Month: June 2015

Bridgeport News: Accident

12:00pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Accident at Fairfield Avenue and Pine Street.  That area is bad when there is no accident so avoid the area.   This report sponsored by: Accidente en Fairfield Avenue y la calle Pine. Esa zona es malo cuando no hay accidente para evitar la zona. Acidente na Fairfield Avenue e Pine Street. Essa área é ruim quando não há acidente entao evite a área.

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Bridgeport News: Police Candidates

Bridgeport, Conn. (June 16, 2015) – Hundreds of police candidates will complete oral interviews this week as the city moves toward hiring a new police academy class.   “Bridgeport is a very diverse and inclusive community so we want diverse and inclusive panels to conduct the interviews. That is why we invited community members to participate in the interview process,” said Mayor Bill Finch. “They are stakeholders in Bridgeport and deserve to be part of the process.   “I look forward to swearing in a new academy class and even more so administering the oath of office early next year when these men and women graduate as Bridgeport police officers ,” Mayor Finch added.   The candidates already have completed…

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Bridgeport, Conn. (June 14, 2015) –Mayor Bill Finch is calling on Bridgeport businesses to help finance his gun buy back program. Mayor Finch says that the gun buyback program is critical in its effort to crack down on illegal guns – especially in light of Thursday’s tragic shooting. “This is not just a Bridgeport problem. This a national problem, and hard-working people in cities across the country are being victimized by weak and ineffective federal gun laws,” said Mayor Bill Finch. The goal of the program is to raise $100,000 to help take 1,000 guns off of the streets.  Mayor Finch, stated that the city will start the fund with $25,000 and are calling on the business community for an additional $75,000.…

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In Da Shop!

The DoingItLocalMobile is in the shop and once again we turn to Nick at Nick's Precision Automotive at 531 Tunxis Hill Road in Fairfield.  Nick has kept the 14 year old DoingItLocalMobile reliable to run to calls into the hood all hours of the night and day.  It is also a testament to Subaru, its the first real work in  a while.  Nick is showing me the toll the winter and the state's salt brine mixture  had on my exhaust and other items under the car.  Nick's Precision Automotive also specializes in Honda, Acura and Toyota's as well at a fair price.    Give Nick a call at (203) 366-4775 for all your car repair needs. El DoingItLocal móvil está en el…

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Stratford News: Crash Closes Road

4:31pm--#Stratford CT-- A car crashed into a utility pole snapping it in half and closing the road at Success and Broadbridge Avenue.   This report sponsored by: Un auto se estrelló contra un poste de electricidad romperse por la mitad y el cierre de la carretera en el éxito y Broadbridge Avenue. Um carro bateu em um poste tirando-o ao meio e fechando a rua no Sucess e Broadbridge Avenue.

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Fairfield News: Town Not Shellfish About Clam Clinic

First Selectman Tetreau announced that the Town of Fairfield’s Shellfish Commission will host a clam clinic event at Sasco Hill Beach on June 20, 2015 from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. for local residents to learn about Fairfield’s natural shellfish resources. “This event provides an opportunity for Fairfield residents, including children, to experience the basics of harvesting shellfish while learning the importance of Fairfield’s natural shellfish ecosystem,” said Robert Bilek, Chairman of the Shellfish Commission. Participants will be taught harvesting techniques and can keep their own catch. Gear, including clam rakes and gauges, will be provided if needed. Participants are encouraged to bring their own towels. The Sasco Hill Beach Shellfish Bed was recently restocked with more than 9,000 clams…

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