First Selectman Mike Tetreau announced  that the United Illuminating Company (UI)  began work on a pilot program to trim or remove trees that began on Monday, March 30, 2015. The pilot program will take a several months to complete.

UI will begin with only one crew at the corner of Congress and Burr Street and continue to work their way North on Burr Street to Aran Hill. Eventually UI will have another crew available in the Mill Plain area.

Interim Tree Warden Jeff Minder, who has been working with UI and the Town’s Forestry Committee on this Pilot Program, will be at the site Monday morning to introduce himself to everyone involved and to once again reiterate that he will be involved with this program every step of the way.

As part of the state-mandated Enhanced Tree Trimming program implemented by UI in Fairfield and other Connecticut towns, a pilot program has been launched in sections of Greenfield Hill and Mill Plain. This pilot program will allow the public to better understand how this program will be implemented in Fairfield and how it will affect the Town.

The locations for the pilot program were selected from UI’s list of areas with a history of the most power outages caused by trees, including areas that have emergency evacuation sites and medical facilities in Fairfield.

Former Tree Warden, Ken Placko, the Fairfield Forestry Committee, which is a Town Committee, and UI’s Certified Arborist and Manager of Vegetation Management have carefully evaluated the pilot program. The program in Greenfield Hill is concentrated on Congress Street just east of Burr Street to Hillside Road, and on Burr Street from Congress going north to Aran Hill Road. In the Mill Plain area, the pilot is on Unquowa Road from the train station parking lot to Mill Hollow Park, and on Mill Plain Road from I-95 to Glover Street.

The tree trimming program was approved by the Connecticut Public Utility Regulatory Authority in response to the increased frequency and severity of storms – and the subsequent power outages – over the past few years. UI’s goal is to establish a Utility Protection Zone – the area extending horizontally 8 feet to the side of the electrical conductors from the ground to the sky.

What the public should know:
• UI has selected and marked trees for removal on both private and public properties with a red tag in the pilot areas. They have worked with the homeowners in these areas to ensure they are aware and approve of these trees for removal.

• Work Planners for UI’s tree contractor, Lewis Tree, have gone door-to-door requesting each property owner’s consent for all tree pruning or tree removal work.

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Governor Looks To End School To Prison Pipeline

#HARTFORD, CT – Governor Dannel P. Malloy  visited the Sarah J. Rawson School in Hartford to highlight the school’s success in disrupting the pathway to the juvenile justice system through Connecticut’s School-Based Diversion Initiative (SBDI). Expansion of the SBDI program into the six school districts with the highest arrest rates for school offenses is part of Governor Malloy’s Second Chance Society legislative package.

 

“We need to end the school-to-prison pipeline, because our focus should be on building modern classrooms, not modern jail cells. This expansion is simply a smart decision today to give children a brighter future tomorrow,” said Governor Malloy. “We need to become a Second Chance Society, but we also need to take steps towards preventing crime in the first place. This is a program that delivers for our students, families and communities. Even as we have driven crime down to historic lows, we need to redouble our efforts to reduce it even more—and an expansion of SBDI will do just that.”

 

SBDI has successfully helped 21 schools in 10 Connecticut school districts reduce school-based arrests while connecting at-risk students to behavioral health services. Since 2010, SBDI schools on average reduced court-referrals by 45% in their first year of participation and increased behavioral health service referrals to Emergency Mobile Psychiatric Services (EMPS) by 94%.

 

“We need to do our best to keep kids in school and out of court, especially for behavioral and non-violent offenses,” said Continue reading Governor Looks To End School To Prison Pipeline

Possible Shooting Victim

11:52pm–#Bridgeport CT–Police called to St. Vincent’s Hospital that a 10-22 a person assaulted with a weapon drove himself to the hospital and a weapon is inside the car.  I doubt they would be this concerned over a knife.  If I get any updates I of course will let you know.  Car is now taped off according to radio reports.

 

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La policía llamó al Hospital de San Vicente que una persona 10-22 asaltado con un arma se condujo al hospital y un arma es el interior del coche. Dudo que sería esta preocupado por un cuchillo. Si consigo algunos cambios que, por supuesto, le dejaré saber. Coche está precintada de acuerdo con reportes de la radio.

Polícia chamada para o Hospital St. Vincent que a 10-22 uma pessoa agredido com uma arma dirigiu-se ao hospital e uma arma esta dentro do carro. Duvido que estariam preocupados com uma faca. Se eu receber todas as atualizações, claro, vou deixar você saber. Carro agora é gravado off de acordo com relatos de rádio.

Bridgeport News: Police Pursuit

10:58pm–#Bridgeport CT–A short lived police pursuit starting on Norman and State Street Street and ending in a crash on Railroad and Norman Street.   Two in custody.

 

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Una persecución policial de corta duración a partir del normando y la calle State Street y termina en un accidente de ferrocarril y Norman Street. Dos detenidos.

Uma perseguição policial de curta duração a partir de Norman e State Street terminou em um acidente na Railroad e Norman Street. Dois em custódia.

Fairfield News: Trucker Dies In Crash

9:59am–#Fairfield CT–Fairfield Firefighters responded to a report of a motor vehicle accident with injury involving a large truck on I-95 NB near the Exit 23 off ramp.  Lt. Patrick Barry arrived on scene and reported the driver trapped and unresponsive inside the cab of a roll-off trailer truck.  The truck collided with the Kings Hwy overpass, causing damage to the bridge, prior to striking the guard rail and coming to rest on its drivers side.  Fairfield Engines 1, 2, 4, and 4, Ladders 1 and 2, Cars 1,2,3 and 5 responded to the scene.  Fairfield Police, State Police, State DEEP, State DOT, and CTR (Connecticut Tank Recovery) responded.  Firefighters used heavy rescue equipment to remove the roof of the tractor trailer cab, cut back the guard rail, and access the driver who was taken by AMR ambulance to Bridgeport Hospital.  The driver’s condition was extremely critical. According to Asst. Chief George Gomola, the incident commander – “Fairfield Firefighters did an amazing job of removing the driver from the wreckage in a safe and timely manner. I have never seen steel guard rail wrapped around inside a vehicle like it had in this incident.  This was a very difficult extrication that resolved quite quickly due to high level of  training and professionalism demonstrated by our firefighters.”    The last fire unit left the scene at 1240 hrs.  Mutual aid units from Bridgeport and Westport assisted with station coverage and incident response in Fairfield during the  incident.  Traffic was slowed on I-95 for approximately 2 hrs and the roadway on the Kings Hwy overpass was reduced to a single lane awaiting inspection from State DOT Inspectors to examine damage to bridge. The cause of the accident is under investigation by the Connecticut State Police.  Chief Richard Felner, DC Kyran Dunn, and Safety Officer AC Chris Tracy were on scene.  (Fairfield Fire Department Press Release)

Fairfield Los bomberos respondieron a un reporte de un accidente de tráfico con lesiones que comprometen a un gran camión en la I-95 NB cerca de la salida 23 de la rampa. El teniente Patrick Barry llegó al lugar e informó al conductor atrapado y no responde dentro de la cabina de un camión remolque roll-off. El camión chocó con el paso elevado Kings Hwy, causando daños en el puente, antes de golpear la barandilla y que viene a descansar en su lado del conductor. Motores Fairfield 1, 2, 4 y 4, escaleras 1 y 2, Cars 1,2,3 y 5 respondieron a la escena. Fairfield Policía, la Policía Estatal, Estado PROFUNDO, Estado DOT y el CTR (Connecticut tanque de recuperación) respondieron. Los bomberos utilizaron equipo de rescate pesado para quitar el techo de la cabina camión con remolque, reducir la barandilla, y acceder al controlador que fue tomada por AMR ambulancia al Hospital Bridgeport. El estado del conductor era extremadamente crítica. Según Asist. Jefe George Gomola, el comandante del incidente – “Fairfield Bomberos hizo un trabajo increíble de eliminar el controlador de entre los restos de una manera segura y oportuna. Nunca he visto barandilla de acero envuelto por el interior de un vehículo como lo había hecho en este incidente. Este fue un rescate muy difícil que se resolvió con bastante rapidez debido al alto nivel de formación y el profesionalismo demostrado por nuestros bomberos “. La última unidad de fuego salió de la escena en 1240 hrs. Unidades de ayuda mutua de Bridgeport y Westport ayudaron con cobertura de la estación y respuesta a incidentes en Fairfield durante el incidente. El tráfico se vio frenado por la I-95 durante aproximadamente 2 horas y la calzada en el paso elevado Kings Hwy se redujo a un solo carril en espera de la inspección de los inspectores del Estado del DOT para examinar los daños al puente. La causa del accidente está siendo investigado por la Policía Estatal de Connecticut. Jefe Richard Felner, DC Kyran Dunn, y el Oficial de Seguridad de CA Chris Tracy estaban en escena. (Fairfield Departamento de Bomberos Comunicado de prensa)

Westport News: Pot With A Punch!

#Westport CT– On Wednesday, April 1, 2015, at approximately 4:45pm, Westport Police Officer Kevin Smith stopped a vehicle on Post Road East near the Fairfield Town line. Officer Smith detected a strong odor of Marijuana in the vehicle so a K9 was requested to the scene. Officer Smith and K9 Officer Wells from Fairfield Police located two mason jars in the vehicle containing a substance known as DAB, or HONEY OIL. This oil is a high concentration of THC, the chemical responsible for the psychological effects of marijuana. The total weight of the oil was nearly 400 grams, with an estimated street value of over $30,000.00. The operator, identified as Ceslo Valle, was arrested without incident. He has a court date at Norwalk Superior Court on 04/13/15 and is being held on a $2,500.00 bond.

 

El Miércoles, 01 de abril 2015, aproximadamente a las 16:45, Agente de policía Westport Kevin Smith se detuvo un vehículo sobre el Post Road East, cerca de la línea de Fairfield Town. Oficial Smith detectó un fuerte olor a marihuana en el vehículo por lo que se solicitó una K9 a la escena. Oficial Smith y K9 Oficial Wells de Policía de Fairfield encuentran dos tarros de cristal en el vehículo que contienen una sustancia conocida como DAB, o la miel de aceite. Este aceite es una alta concentración de THC, la sustancia química responsable de los efectos psicológicos de la marihuana. El peso total del aceite era cerca de 400 gramos, con un valor estimado de más de $ 30,000.00. El operador, identificado como Celso Valle, fue arrestado sin incidentes. Él tiene una cita en la corte en la Corte Superior de Norwalk en 13/04/15 y está detenido bajo una fianza de $ 2,500.00.

Shelton News: Porch Fire

4:07pm–#Shelton CT–Firefighters on scene at Crosby Commons, 580 Long Hill Avenue for a fire on a 2nd floor porch.

 

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Bomberos en escena en Crosby Commons, 580 Long Hill Avenue por un incendio en una segunda planta porche.

Bombeiros em cena no Crosby Commons, 580 Long Hill Avenue para um incêndio em um segundo andar varanda.

I-95 Crash

3:48pm–#cttraffic #Fairfield CT–#Westport CT– A crash on I-95 southbound just south of exit 19.  Injuries are reported as well as people walking on the roadway.

Un accidente en la I-95 hacia el sur, al sur de la salida 19. Las lesiones son reportados, así como las personas que caminan por la calle.

Um acidente na I-95 sul ao sul da saída 19. As lesões são relatados, bem como as pessoas que andam na estrada.

Fairfield News: Rollover Accident

3:45pm–#cttraffic–#Fairfield CT–A report of a rollover accident on Route 58 Black Rock Turnpike  just south of North Avenue.  The road is being shutdown at Route 136.  It is a one car accident.

 

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Un informe de un accidente con vuelco en la Ruta 58 Rock Negro Turnpike, al sur de la Avenida Norte. El camino es estar parada en la Ruta 136. Se trata de un accidente de un coche.

Um relatório de um acidente de capotamento na Route 58 Black Rock Turnpike ao sul da North Avenue. A estrada está sendo fechada, no Route 136. É um acidente de um carro.

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