1:00am--#Bridgeport CT--There is a report of a water main break at Seaview and Crescent Avenue. Aquarion on the way. Icing is a possibility in the area. You can also expect low water pressure and brown water due for a period of time. This news report is made possible by:
UPDATE: 3 Massachusetts tourist admit to breaking into the theater: Joshua Mollica, 21, of Berlin, MA, Ryan Mello, 33, of Quincy, MA, and John Mooney, 35, of Taunton, MA, were each charged with third-degree criminal trespass and released on a written promise to appear in court. 12:44am--#Bridgeport CT-- Police have two in custody after they broke into the Majestic Theater at 1325 Main Street. This sounds more like thrill seekers than homeless people. A developer was chosen over the summer to renovate and develop the long-dormant theater.
On 11/19/17, Fairfield Police received multiple reports from customers informing them that their wallets and/or cash had been removed from their handbags while shopping. Some wallets were later found together in the parking lot where it was discovered that cash was missing. The incidents occurred at the Stop and Shop grocery stores and at Whole Foods. Similar incidents occurred in Westport with the same suspect. Below is a surveillance image of the suspect and his vehicle captured while at Stop and Shop. Anyone with information regarding the identity of the subject pictured below is asked to call the Fairfield Police Detective Bureau at (203)254- 4840, or Text-A- Tip to CRIMES (274637).
1:20pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters were dispatched to 1268 Pembroke Street for smoke in the building. The structure is a 3 story brick building with a store on the first floor and residential units above. Smoke was found on the first floor and firefighters searched for the source of the fire. It was in the walls between the first and second floor and spreading quickly. Four alarms were called and surrounding towns provided mutual aid to cover the empty fire stations in Bridgeport due to this fire. Over fifty Bridgeport Firefighters were on scene opening walls and attacking hot spots. Firefighters removed a family dog and the tenants of the building are receiving assistance from the Red Cross. The health department was…
6:11pm--#Fairfield CT-- First responders are on scene at the Metro Station train station for a pedestrian that has been hit by a car. This news report is made possible by:
#HARTFORD, CT – Governor Dannel P. Malloy and the members of Connecticut’s Congressional delegation are applauding the release of $45.8 million in federal grants that will be used towards helping the State of Connecticut reach its goal of ending homelessness. The grants were received through the U.S. Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Continuum of Care initiative, which provides critically needed support to local programs on the frontlines that serve individuals and families experiencing homelessness. “We’ve set high goals to eliminate homelessness, and we’ve been seeing real results,” Governor Malloy said. “Ensuring and delivering the availability of housing for everyone is critical to building stronger, safer communities where families thrive and businesses grow. Over the last several years, our state has built solid…
4:09pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A pedestrian was hit by a car in front of 314 Bishop Avenue (near Barnum Ave.) First responders are on scene. This news report is made possible by:
Presented by The Stratford Volunteer EMS Association, Inc. Course Location: Stratford EMS Headquarters 2712 Main St, Stratford, CT Course Dates: Start: Tuesday, January 23, 2018 End: Thursday, May 17, 2018 Tuesdays & Thursdays from 6 pm to 10 pm 5 Saturdays, 8 am to 4 pm Course will include classroom lecture and hands-on practicals in order to prepare the student for examinations for State certification and to perform the duties of an Emergency Medical Technician. Will also include a one-day CEVO 4 Emergency Vehicle Operator class (additional Saturday) and 12 hours of clinical time (6 hours on an ambulance & 6 hours in a hospital emergency department) Cost: $1200 What is provided to the student: “Go Bag” of basic medical…
The deadline to submit photographs to the Fairfield Museum’s tenth annual IMAGES Juried Photography Show is approaching. Submissions will be accepted through the contest website through January 22 at 11:59pm. IMAGES 2018 celebrates the exceptional work of talented regional photographers. A jury will select approximately 40 photographs for exhibition at the Fairfield Museum from March 1 to April 15. IMAGES 2018provides an excellent opportunity for artists to connect with prominent collectors, gallery owners, fellow photographers, and the public. Two grand prize winners will be selected, one Professional/Serious Amateur and one Student. The award for the Professional/Serious Amateur winner is a gallery show in Southport Galleries, and the Student Grand Prize winner will receive a portfolio review with a professional in the photography field. Artists must reside…
#Stratford CT--On January 29th, Stratford organizations will join forces to launch Growing Up Now, a program to raise awareness about teen suicide and its connection to bullying and mental health. In this powerful presentation, parents will discuss emotional wellness and leave with strategies they can use to educate and empower their teens and families. The event, sponsored by Stratford Community Services, Health Department, Health Haven School-Based Health Center, PTSA’s, Public Schools, and CLASH/FLASH afterschool programs, will feature a presentation from Debbie Berman of She Mattered, who lost a daughter to suicide, followed by a discussion with school administrators and mental health professionals. “We know youth have watched the popular Netflix show, 13 Reasons Why. The series tackles a number of complex…
