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Month: September 2020

Bridgeport

Bridgeport Holiday Schedule

Sep 4, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

Bridgeport, CT – In observance of Labor Day, City of Bridgeport reminds residents of City services that will be delayed or closed during the holiday weekend. Transfer Station Closed Monday, September 7th. (Open on Saturday, September 5th, 7am - 3pm) The Transfer Station is owned and operated by the City of Bridgeport to provide community access to environmentally responsible disposal and recycling services. The facility is open to the public year-round; Monday-Saturday, 7 am-3pm. For a list of acceptable items, please see the Transfer Station Rules & Regulations at Bridgeportct.gov/TransferStation or call (203) 576-7753. Sanitation and Recycling pick-up routes Labor Day pick-up will remain on schedule; Monday routes will not be affected by the holiday. Brown bag collection (delayed) Monday pickup is delayed until Tuesday. *If pick-up is further delayed, do not remove bags…

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Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: Shooting

Sep 4, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

2020-09-03@6:00pm--Many of you contacted us about a shooting on William Street on Thursday.  Police said the Bridgeport Police responded to a ShotSpotter activation for the area of Arctic and William St. Upon arrival police were able to recover several shell casings and subsequently reports of vehicles struck by gunfire. In addition, a vehicle was impounded by Police that was involved in a motor vehicle on-scene. No reports of injuries had occurred. This is still an active investigation. The Bridgeport Police Department needs our community’s assistance in ensuring we bring any one responsible for this to justice. Anyone with information is asked to contact BPD TIPS line at 203-576-8477.   This press release was made possible by:  

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State News

PUSH FOR VA TO COVER K2 VETERANS’ TOXIC EXPOSURE CARE

Sep 4, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

#WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) introduced legislation today, mandating the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) provide health care and benefits to all veterans who served at Karshi-Khanabad Air Base (K2) in Uzbekistan and have illnesses associated with the toxic substances found at the site. “This bill will bring life-saving relief to hundreds – and potentially thousands – of veterans who were exposed to extremely harmful toxins in the black goo and glowing ponds reported at K2,” said Blumenthal. “When we send people to war, we make a commitment and accept an obligation to treat them no matter the costs. We know that K2 veterans are suffering from cancers and other illnesses at a great rate, so…

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Fairfield

Fairfield News: Distribution Of Hurricane and Emergency Backpacks

Sep 4, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

Fairfield, CT (September 4, 2020) Director of Human and Social Services, Julie DeMarco, is pleased to announce the department has distributed Hurricane and Emergency Backpacks to 100 at-risk Fairfield residents. Through the generosity of our many Senior Services Providers in the community and the Friends of the Bigelow Center, at-risk seniors and residents who may be challenged by basic preparations in a pandemic, received a backpack with basic supplies they may need in an emergency. "Older adults and persons with special needs might need to plan for additional time, assistance and/or resources in case of emergency," said DeMarco. "Taking steps now, before an emergency, can reduce the stress an incident can cause and ensure everyone knows the plan to best care for…

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Fairfield

Fairfield News: Cop Hit-Driver Flees & Caught

Sep 3, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

Police UPDATE: On Thursday 9/3/2020 at approximately 8:00pm, a Fairfield Police Traffic Enforcement Sergeant was struck by a suspected drunk driver while working a State DUI Grant. This Grant is entirely dedicated towards the identification and removal of reckless and drunk drivers from the roadways.   Fairfield Police Emergency Communications Center received a radio transmission from a Fairfield Police Sergeant that he had just been involved in a motor vehicle collision on the Old Post Road near South Benson Road. The striking vehicle crossed over the double yellow lines while traveling east bound on the Old Post Road, causing the Sergeant to perform a proactive avoidance maneuver to minimize the impact. The striking vehicle sideswiped the police vehicle and immediately…

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Stratford

Stratford News: Library Happenings

Sep 3, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

The Stratford Library Children’s Department continues to offer stimulating programs for local kids and their families.  The Library is currently offering limited computer use for adults with reservations and contact-free Take Out borrowing services, online programs, take and go program kits, Reference Chat and 24/7 online access to ebooks, audiobooks, movies and music.  Staff will take calls Monday-Saturday, 10am-5 pm.   Storytimes Fall storytimes at the Library are currently taking place and meet online via Zoom – registration via the website at stratfordlibrary.org on the Events page. On Tuesdays, at 10:30 am, families with children ages 3 to 5 can join Preschool Storytime for stories and songs. On Thursdays at 10:30 am, Baby Lapsit meets for children ages 0 to 18 months with a caregiver. Lapsit…

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