Derby News: Possible Coyote Bite
2020-10-28@11:54pm--#Derby CT-- A High Street resident called EMS because he believes he was bitten by a coyote. This news report is made possible by:
Fairfield News: Burglary Charges
Carlos Ernesto Morales-Rodriguez of Maplewod Avenue, Bridgeport was arrested and charged with Burglary 3rd (CGS 53a-103) and Criminal Attempt to Commit Larceny 6th ( CGS 53a-49/53a-125B) after Morales-Rodriguez was observed entering a vehicle which was parked in the driveway of a home on Brookside Drive. On 10/16/2020 at 1:21am, a homeowner on Brookside Drive reported observing a vehicle traveling on Brookside Drive had slowed down and turned it’s lights off. The vehicle’s operator then parked the vehicle on the street, exited the car and walked onto the homeowner’s property. The homeowner exited his home and went outside to investigate. When outside, the homeowner found the door to his construction truck (which was parked in his driveway) open, and saw a…
Fairfield News: Hydrant Hit
2020-10-28@1:20pm--#Fairfield CT-- A landscaping truck and a fire hydrant on Congress Street. They hydrant is wedged under the truck. This news report is made possible by:
Fairfield News: Energy Assistance
#Fairfield CT--If you need help with your heating bill, Fairfield SocialServices can help families with the process. Fairfield Social Services is now making appointments toassist Fairfield residents with applications for the Connecticut Energy Assistance Program. Energy assistance pays for a household's primary heating source such as oil, natural gas, electricity, propane, kerosene, coal, wood, and wood pellets on behalf of eligible households. The amount of heat assistance may not be sufficient to cover a household's entire winter heating cost. Homeowners and renters may apply. Due to risks associated with Covid-19, there will be no in-person appointments. Please call the Social Services office to set up your telephone appointment: 203-256-3170. This press release was made possible by:
$1 MILLION IN SUPPLEMENTAL AID TO SUPPORT FOSTER PARENTS DURING COVID-19 RESPONSE
HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he has approved the allocation of $1 million from the state’s Coronavirus Relief Fund, which utilizes federal CARES Act funding, to provide supplemental aid to foster parents for the extraordinary costs associated with caring for more than 3,600 children in state care during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. “Our foster parents do a fantastic job with children in state care,” Governor Lamont said. “During the pandemic, many foster parents faced additional responsibilities of caring for children, many of whom are receiving school services remotely and have been unable to access other supports. That clearly warranted an additional reimbursement in recognition of efforts that go beyond the rigorous demands we make of foster parents…
GOVERNOR ALLOCATES $15 MILLION FROM CORONAVIRUS RELIEF FUND TOWARD INNOVATIVE WORKFORCE PROGRAMS CONNECTING WORKERS TO IN-DEMAND JOBS
HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is allocating $15 million from the state’s Coronavirus Relief Fund, which utilizes federal CARES Act money, to fund innovative workforce programs that will provide job training to more than 1,000 displaced workers in the state and connect them to high-growth, in-demand jobs. “This pandemic has drastically impacted the lives and livelihood of so many people in our state, and these workforce development programs are being expanded so that we can provide displaced workers with the skills needed to match them with in-demand jobs,” Governor Lamont said. “Our administration is committed to offering meaningful and lasting support to the workers of Connecticut so that our state and our economy emerge from this…
Fairfield News: Fire At An Assisted Living Facility
#Fairfield CT- Fire at Sturges Ridge assisted living facility on Mill Plain Road. Fire systems did their job and there was no need for any evacuations according to Fairfield Assistant Fire Chief Roger Caisse. The fire was in the eating area, their "Bistro". Fire doors closed and kept the fire confined to just that area. Fairfield firefighters' quick response also helped! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CTsQfQ7uJ6Y&feature=youtu.be
Bridgeport News: Teacher Reports Shots Fired In Student’s Home
2020-10-27@ 11:41am--#Bridgeport CT-- A Central High School teacher called police for a student who lives on Alice Street that was distance learning . The student sent her pictures of his window where bullet went through. No one was injured. The student's father also called police who are investigating. The only shot-spotter activation in town was on Wilmont Avenue around 3:30pm today. This news report is made possible by: Visit Penfield Service's website: https://penfieldservicecenterct.com/
Bridgeport News: Turkey Shoot
2020-10-27@3:45pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police were called to the 100 block of Deforest Street for a man shooting turkeys with a pellet gun. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Crash!
2020-10-27@6:49pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Another crash reported at Park Avenue and North Avenue, one car on it's side according to radio reports. This news report is made possible by: