Month: June 2014

Bridgeport News: Man Falls Into a Hole

11:24pm--#Bridgeport CT--Report of a man falling into a hole on the sidewalk at Maplewood and Laurelwood Avenue.  First responders are looking into it.... UPDATE--First responders say its a 6 foot deep, 2 foot wide sinkhole. If you like our live reporting as it is happening would you consider helping us continue by donating? http://www.doingitlocal.com/2014/04/can-help/

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Fairfield News: Welder’s Torch Sets Blaze

9:39pm--#Fairfield CT--A welder's torch set off a blaze behind the Planet Fitness on Black Rock Turnpike (across from BJ's) The fire was outside of the storage building behind the fitness center, some wooden pallets started burning and extended into the building. I was first on the scene but only with my cellphone, heck I didn't even have my hat with me! I will have video on it shortly.

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Fairfield News: Porn in Chalk on Beaver Street

6:22pm--#Fairfield CT--A woman on Beaver Street (you can't make this stuff up) called police to report that teens drew pornographic images in front of her house in chalk. The teens then went into the wooded area. She believes they were smoking drugs and drinking...... If you like our live reporting as it is happening would you consider helping us continue by donating?  http://www.doingitlocal.com/2014/04/can-help/

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Call for Westporters to Attend the June 7 Downtown Visioning Workshop

First Selectman Jim Marpe announced today that as part of the YOUR DOWNTOWN campaign, a Downtown Visioning Workshop will be held on Saturday, June 7 from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Bedford Middle School. The workshop is a critical part of the development of the Downtown Westport Master Plan. “Westport residents, this is Your Downtown,” Marpe said. “Please mark your calendars to attend the June 7th of determining how Downtown evolves over the next 10 to 20 years.” The workshop will be highly visual and interactive so that residents can discuss topics and share opinions with each other and make clear, thoughtful choices about what’s appropriate for Downtown, what might make it more successful and vibrant, and how it…

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PREPAREDNESS TIPS FOR HURRICANE SEASON

  First Selectman Mike Tetreau announced today that following a press release recently issued by Governor Dannel Malloy, which stated that the Atlantic Hurricane Season runs from June 1, 2014 to November 30, 2014 with the possible principal threat period for Connecticut occurring between mid-August and mid-October, the Fairfield community is encouraged to take necessary precautions and be prepared. First Selectman Tetreau said, “While we hope no hurricanes or major storms come our way, it is always important for our residents to be proactive and be prepared as much as possible. Not only do I recommend the public starts now in following tips issued by the Governor and the Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, but I also…

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