Month: May 2014

MEMORIAL DAY GRAND MARSHAL ANNOUNCED

    Robert (“Bob”) Satter, WWII Veteran William Vornkahl, President of the Westport Veterans Council announced that Robert Satter, a Veteran of World War II, has been selected as the Grand Marshal for the Memorial Day Parade to be held on Monday, May 26th.   Bob volunteered for active duty in World War II in November of 1942.  Serving as a radio operator with the 8th Air Force, he was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross and two battle stars and the Air medal with three oak leaf clusters after 25 missions in the European Theater of Operations.  All of his missions were flown between February and June ’44 in the thick of the war raging over Europe.  Of the 18…

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GOV. MALLOY HAILS FINAL PASSAGE OF LEGISLATION RENEWING & UPGRADING STATE’S RECYCLING AND WASTE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

    (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Dannel P. Malloy today hailed the Connecticut State House of Representatives for final passage of legislation he introduced that will result in a major modernization of the state’s recycling and waste management system that will not only help the environment, but saves taxpayer money and create economic benefits in the state.   “This bill will help make Connecticut a leader in recycling and innovative waste management.  We must develop a better model that recovers the resources from our waste stream and maximizes its economic value,” Governor Malloy said.  “The modernization effort called for in this bill can save our towns and cities millions of dollars, grow jobs, and protect our environment.”   Tonight, the…

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Stratford-Bridgeport News: Police Pursuit/Manhunt

1:52pm--#Stratford CT--#Bridgeport CT--Stratford Police pursuit ends on 6th Avenue in Bridgeport.  One woman is in custody, two males still at large. They are wanted for shoplifting in Stratford.  They ran towards Connecticut Avenue.  UPDATE--One male now in custody, sounds like the driver is still at large.  2:43pm--UPDATE--All 3 in custody now!  Bet they wish all they had were just shoplifting charges now....

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Railroad Parking Permit Renewals Begin

  June 30, 2014 is the expiration date for all Railroad Parking Permits. Renewal letters have been sent out to all permit holders. For the first time, permit renewal letters have been sent by email to permit holders with a valid email address on file. If an email address is incorrect the permit holder will then receive a permit renewal letter by mail. If you are a current permit holder but have not received a renewal letter by the end of this week, whether by email or by regular mail, you should contact the Railroad Parking Division. Permits may be renewed in 3 ways. Permit holders can renew their permit online, by mail, or in person at Police Headquarters. Online…

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Man Injured During Attempted Robbery

  (Bridgeport, CT – May 5, 2014) – A city man faces charges in connection with an attempted robbery and assault Sunday Officers William Arroyo and Omar Jimenez responded to the area of Fairfield and West avenues at 5:23 p.m. and encountered the victim, David DeJesus, 51, of Bridgeport, who stated that a male later identified as Carlos Delgado, 58, of Bridgeport, approached him and demanded money from his wallet. The victim declined to turn over money and the two got into a physical altercation, during which Dejesus was cut in the face with a knife. He declined medical treatment. Delgado was charged with first-degree robbery and second-degree assault and held on a $10,000 bond.

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