Governor Lamont Launches Statewide CT250 Celebration Across Connecticut

GOVERNOR LAMONT ANNOUNCES CT250: CONNECTICUT’S STATEWIDE CELEBRATION OF AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE For a Full Calendar of CT250 Events, Visit 250inCT.com (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today joined state officials and community leaders to announce CT250, Connecticut’s statewide initiative to commemorate, celebrate, and reflect on the 250th anniversary of American independence. Announced at the historic Old State House in Hartford, CT250 will bring together communities across all of the state’s 169 municipalities through a dynamic calendar of events, immersive experiences, educational programs, and community-driven celebrations. “Moments like this remind us that history isn’t just something we look back on – it’s something we carry with us,” Governor Ned Lamont said. “Connecticut has a powerful story to tell as America marks its…

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Westport DPW Launches Recycling Education Campaign“No Bags, No Food, No Foam”

Westport, CT – The Department of Public Works (DPW) is asking Westport residents to help address the growing problem of recycling contamination. To raise awareness, the DPW is launching a campaign to educate residents on proper recycling practices. Six days a week, residents and private haulers bring recyclables to the Westport Transfer Station, where it is collected and transported to the Interstate Waste Materials Recovery Facility in Shelton, CT. There, it is sorted, then sold as commodities to manufacturers for reuse. While some materials arrive clean, dry, and loose, others do not. Containers filled with leftover food like strawberry jam or peanut butter, and cardboard boxes still packed with Styrofoam, are common issues. Small changes in how residents recycle can…

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Bridgeport Police Warn Residents About Jury Duty Phone Scam

Bridgeport Police Warn Residents About Phone Scam The Bridgeport Police Department is warning residents about a phone scam in which the caller asks for money and identifies himself using the names of actual Bridgeport police officers. Potential victims are told they missed jury duty and are required to pay a $7,000 fine. They are given instructions on where to go to send the money. The calls are from fake numbers. The department received multiple complaints in the last week regarding the scam. The suspect has used the name of different officers. There were no cases reported in which anyone sent the money. The Bridgeport Police Department is advising residents it does not solicit money over the phone for any type…

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Two Shot In Bridgeport

Bridgeport Police responded to the 690 block of Beechwood Avenue around 1:10am after multiple ShotSpotter activations. When officers arrived, they located one victim with a gunshot wound. That victim was transported to St. Vincent’s Hospital by AMR. A second victim later self-transported to Bridgeport Hospital by private vehicle with a gunshot wound to the shoulder. No arrests have been made, and the Bridgeport Police Department is investigating. Further information will be provided once available.

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Bridgeport Police Arrest Man After Narcotics Investigation

During March and April 2026, the Bridgeport Police Task Force, working collaboratively with the FBI, conducted a two-month investigation into the illegal sale of narcotics by 40-year-old, Joseph Moss, of Bridgeport. This investigation culminated in the successful issuance of search warrants for Joseph Moss, his vehicle, and his residence located on Olive Street in Bridgeport. The investigation was led by Detective Carlos Vazquez and Officer Kevin Bettini. On April 28, 2026, the Bridgeport Police Task Force executed the search warrants associated with this operation. Pursuant to the execution of those warrants, officers recovered an illegal 1911 firearm loaded with 10mm rounds, an additional loaded magazine containing 7 rounds of 9mm ammunition, and an additional 46 rounds of ammunition. The recovered…

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Bus Has A McMishap In Milford

A viewer sent in this image of a charter bus getting a little too close to the Golden Arches at McDonald’s in Milford. No word if the driver lost control of the bus or just tried to supersize the turn, but the sign definitely got served. So far, no injuries reported, no fries scattered, and no comment from the Hamburglar.

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