3:22pm--#Fairfield CT--A man shoplifted Head and Shoulder's Shampoo from the CVS at 1968 Black Rock Turnpike and got on a city bus for his get away. Police stopped the bus near TJ Max and apprehended the suspect. I wonder if they will report him to Conditioner Gordon.......
2:48pm--#Fairfield CT-- A girl reported to her mother, who called police that she felt she was being followed home after she got off the school bus by a black full size van with no front plate in the Jennings Road/Holland Hill area. Police are investigating. Want to see ALL our posts? Not just the one's that Facebook let's you see! Follow us at DoingItLocal.com, we are smartphone friendly!
I was in #Bridgeport covering a story on Railroad Avenue near Park Avenue when I noticed the little strip mall next to Julio's Famous was open. I met with Mike from Isaac's Tires, the same Isaac's Tires at 178 Wood Avenue. Mike is a big fan of of DoingItLocal and he is looking in to advertising with us. They have new and used tires. The new store at 566 Park Avenue has been open for just a couple of days. I sure you will agree that they would make a great new addition to our site. We look forward seeing the specials in the future! How about a like for Mike?!
10:52am--#Fairfield CT--Police responding to the Mercedes dealership on Commerce Drive, an irate customer thew coffee at the salesman in the used car department. Fairfield Police was there yesterday for the same customer.
Laurence Bradley, Westport Planning & Zoning Director announced today that on June 19, 2014, the Planning & Zoning Commission is scheduled to review two text amendments (Amendment #676 and Amendment #677) to the Westport Zoning Regulations. Text Amendment #676 (Application #14-021) was submitted by the Planning & Zoning Commission to amend the existing excavation and fill regulations. In 2011, the Commission had previously amended these regulations but further refinements are now needed. These most recent changes include reducing the number of exempt activities, creating some new exemptions for roads and driveways, limiting the use of fill to measure building height and reducing the severity of man made slopes. Text Amendment #677 (Application #14-024) was submitted by First…
First Selectman Jim Marpe has appointed Dewey J. Loselle, III Operations Director for the Town of Westport. First Selectman Marpe stated, “I am most pleased to have Dewey working with me in the First Selectman’s office to assist me in carrying out the expanded mission I outlined during the election campaign. Dewey already has been making significant progress in enhancing the livability of our town as Chairman of the Downtown Steering Committee.” A bi-partisan search committee unanimously recommended Mr. Loselle to the First Selectman. The search committee was chaired by Pete Wolgast, a former Executive Assistant to First Selectman Doug Wood. Former Board of Education Chairman Don O’Day, senior corporate executive Steve Parrish, communications specialist and town volunteer Karen Hess,…
9:27am--#Bridgeport CT--Police and firefighters investigate a bizarre incident where the Food Bazaar was struck by a delivery truck. No word on any injuries. [caption id="attachment_26992" align="aligncenter" width="539"] Photo courtesy of Chris Reevez[/caption]
10:26am--#Stratford CT--A bicyclist has been hit by a truck on Ferry Boulevard near the Sunoco Station. First responders on the way.
4:35pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Three people stole a phone and gold chain off of an individual near Boston Avenue and Goddard Street. Two were males males, one with tattoos on his forearm, neck, and chest, the other had bushy hair displayed a silver handgun. The third, a female with blonde hair in a pony tail. The three all fled the scene down Boston Avenue on bikes.
3:27pm--#New Haven CT-- Star Community Bank, 299 Whalley Avenue was just robbed by two males in a red car, make and model unknown. The robbers were wearing black bandannas and black sweatshirts. They are both armed.
