Report of a fire in a basement at the 1400 block of Stillson Road in Fairfield. Firefighters arrived on scene and detected a small fire in the basement via a hot spot detector. They quickly put the fire out with no extension to the rest of the building. The fire is recalled at this time.
A State Police 45 mph chase ensued on Old New Haven Ave by Chapel Street in Derby. The medium speed chase slowed to 40 mph before the car was hit by a spike strip, and the suspects fled on foot. UPDATE: Suspects were last seen in the Laurel Ave area of Derby, be advised if you are in the area.
Firefighters arrived on scene at the laundromat at 895 Woodend road in Stratford to an elevated laundry bag that caught fire. They are currently investigating, and there seems to be no extension of the fire to the building at this time.
BRIDGEPORT, CT – The Bridgeport Health Department is continuing its longtime East Side Farmers Market this summer at its new location in Washington Park, 511 E. Washington Avenue. For more than 18 years, the East Side Farmers Market has helped provide Bridgeport residents, particularly those on the East Side, with access to fresh, affordable fruits and vegetables and other healthy food options. The market is open every Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. through October 14 and features fresh produce, community resources, health programs, educational opportunities, and other activities. This week's lineup includes a cooking demonstration with Chef Deja from Khemis Vegan Cuisine from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. The Bridgeport Farmers Market Collaborative will also offer SNAP Matching, while…
WESTPORT, CT – Planning and Zoning Deputy Director Amanda Trianovich announced that the Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public meeting at 6:00 p.m. on August 17, 2026, to review a Municipal Improvement application and a Text Amendment. 112 & 114 Roseville Road: Municipal Improvement Application #PZ-26-00485, submitted by David Ginter of Redniss & Mead on behalf of the First Selectman, pursuant to CGS §8-24, seeks approval to install a private sanitary sewer main-line extension beginning at the existing sewer manhole at the intersection of Whitney Street and Roseville Road. The proposed sewer extension would run approximately 74 linear feet northerly along Roseville Road to the midpoint of the proposed private road, "Coastal Ridge," and would provide sewer service…
Bridgeport Public Schools is inviting certified teachers, aspiring educators and candidates currently working toward certification to attend open interviews at Bridgeport City Hall. The district is particularly seeking elementary, special education, math, science, art and music teachers. A limited number of interviews will also be available for paraprofessional candidates. Human Resources recruiter and retired district administrator Sharon Pivirotto said school principals will be available to meet directly with applicants and discuss opportunities within the district. Bridgeport Public Schools also offers a mentor program that pairs new teachers with experienced educators during their first years. Apply today or learn more: www.bridgeportedu.net/apply Reserve a spot for an Open Teacher Interview: https://bit.ly/4vIXQrm Open Teacher Interview Dates Location: Bridgeport City Hall, 45 Lyon Terrace,…
(Hartford, CT) – Attorney General William Tong announced a new court order protecting federal homelessness funding after Connecticut and a multistate coalition, for a second time, defeated the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) attempt to cap funding for permanent housing. For more than two decades, HUD has embraced a commitment to permanent housing programs and the Housing First model, which prioritizes rapid placement in permanent housing without requiring people to first meet conditions such as sobriety or a minimum income threshold. According to the Attorney General’s Office, the current federal administration has rejected that commitment and undermined the Continuum of Care (CoC) program. “For the second time now, we sued and we won to stop Trump’s drastic, cruel…
STRATFORD, CT – The Stratford Health Department has announced its next series of Back-to-School Physical and Immunization Clinics for students under 19 years old. The upcoming clinics will be held on: • Thursday, August 20, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.• Tuesday, August 25, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.• Monday, August 31, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. All clinics will be held at the Stratford Health Department, 468 Birdseye Street, 3rd Floor, Stratford. Appointments are preferred, but walk-ins are welcome. Families may schedule an appointment by calling 203-385-4090. The clinics are intended to help ensure that Stratford students are healthy, protected, and prepared for the upcoming school year.
BRIDGEPORT, CT – Bridgeport Police have arrested a 49-year-old man in connection with a fatal hit-and-run crash that killed an 81-year-old pedestrian in July 2025. On July 13, 2025, at approximately 9:39 p.m., the Bridgeport Police Emergency Operations Center received several calls reporting a motor vehicle collision involving a pedestrian at the intersection of Park Avenue and Maplewood Avenue. Callers reported that the vehicle fled the scene and that the female pedestrian had suffered serious injuries. Bridgeport Fire Engine 3, American Medical Response, and Bridgeport Police responded to the scene. The pedestrian, identified as 81-year-old Bridgeport resident Angela Pagan, was transported to St. Vincent’s Hospital, where she died from her injuries at 10:29 p.m. The Bridgeport Police Serious Crash Investigation…
Bridgeport Police responded to the 300 block of Cottage Street to report of an assault. Upon arrival, officers located a female victim reporting she had been struck in the head with a stick. AMR is on scene rendering aid to the victim and officers are canvassing the area for the responsible suspect.