I-95 Flooded
5:40pm--#Norwalk CT-- #Cttraffic-- Flooding on the roadway I-95 northbound near exit 16. Traffic is stopped and detoured off the exit 15. Expect major delays
I-95 Crash
2:00pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A crash on I-95 southboundnear exit 29. So far it is not backing up traffic.
Stratford News: Police Award
Mayor Laura Hoydick and Chief Joseph McNeil and his staff had the pleasure of meeting with descendants of former Officer Edward Manchester who was a member of the Stratford Police Department in the early 20 th century. Officer Manchester was shot in the line of duty trying to apprehend a robbery suspect and later returned to work to finish his career. The incident happened on November 15, 1924. “Officer Edward Manchester’s service is exemplary and represents the unbroken blue line of service that forms the foundation of the Stratford Police Department to this day,” said Mayor Laura R. Hoydick. “It was an honor to join with Officer Manchester’s family and the Stratford Police Department to recognize his service, and to…
Bridgeport News: World Cup Gridlock
4:11pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police are reporting gridlock on North Avenue near Madison Avenue due to Brazil's win in the World Cup. The first arriving officer said there is a parade taking place. Enjoy the celebration with our sponsor Micalizz's at 712 Madison Avenue!
Fairfield Legislators Vote to Override Governor’s Veto of Bill Preventing Mid-Year Cuts
HARTFORD – State Representatives Brenda Kupchick (R-132) and Laura Devlin (R-134) voted on Monday to override Governor Dan Malloy’s veto of a bill prohibiting future governors from making cuts to education aid in the middle of a fiscal year. State Senator Tony Hwang (R-28) also voted to override the veto in the Senate. Although there was enough support in the House on a 103-33 vote margin to override the governor’s veto, the override effort failed to achieve 2/3rd support in the Senate and was ultimately unsuccessful, meaning Governor Malloy’s veto will stand. The legislature also failed to override vetoes on several other pieces of legislation that passed this year when Senate Democrats sided with Governor Malloy. Public Act 18-35 was legislation intended to impede a Connecticut governor from withdrawing…
Bridgeport News: Road Paving To Begin!!
Bridgeport, CT – Mayor Ganim today announced that the City of Bridgeport will begin the process of milling Thursday, June 28th through Friday, July 6th to prepare roads for paving. The milling process will remove the current surface area of the road to level and smooth for pavement. Following the milling process throughout the city, roads will be paved during the week of July 16ththrough July 20th. During this time, drivers are advised of the following: o Adhere to “No Parking” signs that will be posted to roadways 24 hours prior to milling and paving. These areas will be enforced and towing will take place if a car is parked on a road that is planned to be milled or paved. o Follow the detour…
#Bridgeport Seeks Input On 10 Year Master Plan
Bridgeport, CT – Mayor Joe Ganim announced today that the City of Bridgeport will be seeking community input to create a new Master Plan of Conservation and Development that will guide City policy related to building and economic development over the next 10 years. The Master Plan will be created with extensive input from the community, identifying the most pressing issues of today and the next decade, and proposing policies to address those issues and achieve a communal vision of how Bridgeport should grow, evolve, and change over time. “This is an exciting opportunity for Bridgeport residents to take ownership of the Master Plan for their own community,” said Mayor Joe Ganim. “The Master Plan will serve as the framework for…
Bridgeport News: Pedestrian Hit Driver Flees But Then Calls Cops
11:38pm--#Bridgeport CT-- It's a tough night for pedestrians, one was hit at Park and North Avenue, the driver got scared and fled to Captial and North Avenue when the driver regained composure and called the police to report the accident. No word on the pedestrian's injuries. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Pedestrian Hit
9:55pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A pedestrian was hit by a car at the intersection of Beechwood and Park Avenue. The driver remained on scene and cooperated with police. The driver even comforted the pedestrian until first responders arrived. The pedestrian was transported with unknown injuries.
Bridgeport News: Stove Fire
8:33pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters called to Autumn Street for a stove fire. The fire did not extend past the stove. This news report is made possible by: