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Month: September 2011

Fairfield Fire Dedicates Memorial to World Trade Center

Sep 10, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

[caption id="attachment_4003" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Steel from the World Trade Center dedicated"][/caption] On Friday, September 9th at 10:00am the Fairfield Fire Department formally dedicated a memorial to the first responders lost on September 11th, 2001. The simple ceremony will take place in front of Fire Headquarters, 140 Reef Road in Fairfield, where Chief Richard Felner acknowledged receipt of the steel obtained from the debris recovered from the World Trade Center site. A plaque commemorating the events has been placed at the base of the memorial alongside a small flower garden. “The process of obtaining this piece of history started over a year ago when the Port Authority of NY/NJ, the owners of the World Trade Center, announced that they would offer…

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Chip’s Fairfield Grand Opening Today!!

Sep 9, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

[caption id="attachment_3996" align="alignleft" width="295" caption="Grand Opening in Fairfield Today at 3pm!"][/caption]Today, September 9th at 3pm is Chip's Restaurant's Grand Opening!  Come join the fun and celebration at 525 Tunxis Hill Cut Off (the old Blockbuster Video location).  Hours are 6.30 am to 9.30 pm every day.  

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Fairfield Arsonist Suspect Arrested

Sep 9, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

[caption id="attachment_3991" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Christopher Message Arrested by police for suspected arson"][/caption] Between 9/5/2011 and 9/8/2011, Fire and Police Department personnel responded to six, late night, residential arson fires. These included: 9/5/2011 – 2318hrs: 349 Stratfield Road 9/5/2011 – 0423hrs: 50 Chatham Road 9/5/2011 – 2345hrs: 50 Chatham Road 9/8/2011 – 0219hrs: 1300 North Benson Road 9/8/2011 – 0259hrs: 321 Woodridge Avenue 9/8/2011 – 0340hrs: 53 Cornell Road The homes appeared to have been targeted because they were vacant and/or were for sale. Several of the homes were extensively damaged, and in one case, a firefighter was hospitalized with burns he suffered while battling the blaze. These arson cases were made the top priority of the police department, which ultimately…

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Happenings NOW 9-8 thru 9-10 2011

Sep 8, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

[SlideDeck id='494' width='100%' height='400px'] Multiple Fires in Fairfield Keeps Multiple Fire Units In The State Busy....One Reported Injury To Firefighter-All homes were up for sale.... DoingItLocal.com started with video reporting of a fire at 1300 North Benson Road shortly after 2:15am and we quickly had to adapt to reporting mode as calls for structure fires throughout the town kept firefighters extremely busy.  The timeline is incredible and fortunately we have record capabilities to stay accurate to the reports!  Here is that timeline as we reported live: [caption id="attachment_3983" align="alignright" width="327" caption="The first of many fires in Fairfield early Thursday"][/caption] At 2:17am Fairfield Patrol Officer “Red 3” reported a lot of smoke coming from North Benson Road near Fairfield University but…

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Registering with FEMA

Sep 7, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

FAIRFIELD, CT, September 7, 2011: The Fairfield Emergency Management Team is issuing the following information to residents who believe they may be eligible for Individual Assistance from FEMA in the aftermath of Hurricane Irene: those with damage or losses as a result of the tropical storm are encouraged to register with FEMA by calling 800-621-3362, going online to www.DisasterAssistance.gov, or using their PDA to go to m.fema.gov. Those with speech or hearing disabilities should use the TTY number at 800-462-7585. “Registering with FEMA is the first step in determining if you qualify for federal disaster assistance,” according to Governor Malloy in a release sent out earlier today; residents who have already provided damage information to Town, State or FEMA representatives…

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Fire destroys unoccupied Fairfield home

Sep 5, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

[caption id="attachment_3959" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Fortunately this home was unoccupied at the time of the blaze."][/caption]FAIRFIELD, CT, September 5, 2011: At 4:23 this morning the Fairfield Emergency Communications Center received a call reporting “a burning odor” in the area of Woodbine Lane; Fairfield Fire Department Engine 3 responded and reported a working structure fire at 50 Chatham Road with a two-story ranch fully involved. Fire attack was initiated by the ladderpipe master stream knocking down the large body of fire in the center area of the home, according to Assistant Chief Chris Tracy who served as incident commander, after which fire crews were able to complete their searches and confirm initial reports that the home was unoccupied at the time of…

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Remembering the 2010 Little League Champs!

Sep 4, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

We hate seeing summer slip away, our thoughts go back to some fond memories of summer, like the Little League [caption id="attachment_3955" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Remembering Fairfiled's Champs!"][/caption] Champions from 2010!   The Fairfield Little League returned home to a heroes welcome at Sherman Green. Parade is scheduled for 2pm on Saturday. A parade and awards for the record setting number of teams winning from Fairfield Little League. Fairfield Little League goes down bit against Pearland, Texas team, 14-1, Sunday night in Williamsport. The fans at The Shack restaurant on Post Road in Fairfield stayed to the end to root them on.

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Two die in Merritt Parkway Crash

Sep 3, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

NORWALK-- Two local men were killed in a single car crash on the Norwalk stretch of the Merritt Parkway early Saturday morning, police and fire officials said. Jason McKinney, 26, of Norwalk, and Jeffery Hinton, 22, of Stamford, were pronounced dead at the scene after their car became airborne and struck a tree near exit 40b......READ MORE.....

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Mayor Finch honors BMW of Bridgeport

Sep 3, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

[caption id="attachment_3942" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Only 32 other BMW dealers received this award in the USA"][/caption]Mayor Bill Finch will visit Mitch McManus, Dealer Principal & General Manager and Tim Coughlin, General Sales Manager and the employees of Bridgeport BMW to celebrate the dealership’s recent recognition as a 2011 Center of Excellence by BMW. Known as the No. 1 BMW Parts Shop and Service Center in the Bridgeport area, the dealership was one of only 32 dealerships in the United States, and the only one in New England, to receive the coveted Center of Excellence designation. The dealership was chosen for the honor for its operational excellence and customer satisfaction. “This honor is well-deserved. Congratulations to BMW of Bridgeport’s ownership and staff…

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Judge Reinstates Foster on Democratic Primary for Bridgeport Mayor

Sep 2, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

[caption id="attachment_3934" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Foster reinstate on primary ballot"][/caption] A Superior Court Judge ruled that Mary Jane Foster will be reinstated on the Democratic ballot  primary for mayor in the City of Bridgeport.  The primary has been moved from September 13th to September 27th.  No word at this time on the fate of the candidates for education.  Foster's attorney said they are still reading through the thirty four page ruling.  

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