12:55pm--#Bridgeport CT--#Fairfield-- A carjacking just occurred at at the Fitness Edge in Fairfield and ended at Seaside Park. Taken at gunpoint was an elderly man's wallet and blue Chrysler Pacifica with CT plates 176 UJH. UPDATE--The vehcile has just been located at Cottage and Norman Street in Bridgeport.
(Bridgeport, CT – March 21, 2014) – Two men face charges after police interrupted a drug deal Thursday on Norman Street. Officers Christopher Martin and Elizabeth Santora made the arrest after noticing the occupant of BMW acting suspiciously. They later observed him pull over on Norman Street and, a moment later, saw a gray Chevrolet Equinox park along side of him. The BMW driver, Michael Mott, 34, of Naugatuck, partially exited his car and reached into the Chevy. Believing a drug deal was taking place, police converged. Mott got back into his car and attempted to flee but was stopped by police. He claimed he was only buying a “$20 bag,” a reference to an amount of drugs. While searching…
(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that he is appointing five Connecticut residents to fill vacancies on the State Board of Accountancy, the panel responsible for licensing and regulating accountants in the state. “The State Board of Accountability plays a critical role in providing oversight and setting standards for this important profession,” Governor Malloy said. “The personal and professional experiences of each of these appointees provides them with valuable perspective for this role, and will help guide them in carrying out their responsibilities on the Board of Accountancy.” The members appointed today, including the board’s chairman, are: John H. Schuyler of Simsbury (Chairman) – Partner at Marcum, LLP Timothy F. Egan of…
Tax Credit Program Westport Director of Human Services, Barbara Butler announced today that the Town of Westport is currently accepting applications for the 2014 Neighborhood Assistance Act (NAA) Tax Credit Program sponsored by the CT Dept. of Revenue Services (DRS). The NAA program is designed to provide funding for municipal and tax exempt organizations by providing a corporation business tax credit for businesses that make cash contributions to these entities. The NAA program allows businesses to claim a State tax credit for cash contributions made to qualifying community programs conducted by tax exempt or municipal agencies. The types of community programs that qualify for the NAA tax credit program include but are not necessarily limited to: energy conservation; employment and…
Bridgeport, CT – March 20, 2014 The WorkPlace Board of Directors will convene its quarterly meeting continuing the oversight of the development of Southwestern Connecticut’s Regional Workforce. WHO: Joseph M. Carbone, CEO & President, The WorkPlace WHAT: The WorkPlace’s Board of Directors Meeting WHERE: Holiday Inn, Bridgeport 1070 Main Street, Bridgeport, CT WHEN: Friday, March 21, 2014 8:15 AM – 9:30 AM DIRECTIONS: From I-95 (North or South) take exit 27A and then take exit 2. Turn right off the exit to Lafayette Square and turn left at the traffic light onto…
Westport Parks & Recreation Director Stuart McCarthy today reminded citizens that as of April 1 the “no animals at the beaches” regulation will be in effect. It includes Compo, Burying Hill and Old Mill beaches. “Animals will not be permitted on any beach property, which includes all grass, sand, and the parking areas, except Soundview parking lot at Compo Beach, as well as the roads within the beach area,” said McCarthy. “This regulation will be in effect until October 1.” Parking emblems will be required on all vehicles entering town beaches beginning Tuesday, May 1.
9:24pm--#Bridgeport CT--Watch for a crash at Central and Barnum Avenue with possible injuries. First responders on the way.
2:55am--#Stratford CT--An 84 year old Meadowbrook Road man has hand stuck in a non-electric can opener.....EMS on the way.
11:49pm--#Bridgeport CT--Firefighters were quick to the scene at 279 Jackson Avenue to put out a fire in a second floor bedroom. All occupants of the house quickly evacuated the house. It is not know the reason for the fire at this time, firefighters are investigating.
10:17pm--#Fairfield CT--Firefighters on the way to the 1500 block of Stillson Road for a bonfire that got out of control and now is a brush fire.
