Bridgeport News: Crash-Drivers Flee
2021-10-04@9:54 #Bridgeport CT-- Police on the scene of a two car crash at Cottage and Iranistan Avenue. Occupants of one of the cars fled the scene.
Stratford News: Structure Fire
2021-10-04@4:00pm--#Stratford CT--Firefighters were called to a structure fire in the 2000 block of Broadbridge Avenue. Turned out to be a fire on a light fixture in the rear of the structure. Firefighters quickly extinguished it and there was no extension beyond the light fixture. If it was a real issue, our sponsor would have made it Like It Never Even Happened!
Bridgeport News: Man Electrocuted In Metro North Substation
2021-10-04@12:28pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Metro North workers found a man with "second and third degree burns over a large percentage of his body according to Deputy Chief James Buck (on the video) while he was inside a Metro North substation. The man was electrocuted with 13,800 volts of electricity and was rapidly transported to Bridgeport Hospital. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8F8oIUm4Kvc
Stratford News: Planned Control Burn
STRATFORD, CONNECTICUT – The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service plans to conduct a series ofsmall prescribed burns between Monday, October 4, and Friday ,October, in the Great MeadowsMarsh Unit of Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge. The burn is part of a larger effort toimprove habitat for wildlife, increase resilience of the marsh to rising sea levels and coastal storms,and reduce mosquito nuisance problems. Prescribed burns occur under a tight set of conditions to minimize impacts to wildlife and the public.The dates of the burns will depend on weather conditions, tides, and proper fine fuel moisture. Usingmultiple small burns will reduce smoke and increase safety. Smoke may still be visible from the westside of the Great Meadows Marsh Unit.The Service is…
Bridgeport News: Assault
2021-10-03@7:11pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Report of an assault in the 300 block of Bunnell Street. This news report is made possible by:
Stratford News: Stabbing
2021-09-10-03@2:22pm--#Stratford CT-- A person at the Sherwood Apartments was stabbed in the hand on Sherwood Place. This news report is made possible by:
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8/25 Closed At Exit 3
2021-10-02@12:36am--#Bridgeport CT-- Route 8/25 southbound is closed just past exit 3 due to a crash. Crash traveling southbound must get off exit 3. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport Finance Receives Award
The Bridgeport Finance Department on received the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting Award. Presented by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA), this Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in governmental accounting and financial reporting. The Award is based upon a GFOA review of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Statements of the City and was judged by an impartial GFOA panel to ensure the highest standards of the program are met. This process includes demonstrating a "spirit of full disclosure" to clearly communicate its financial results to the City Council and public. Mayor Ganim stated, “We commend the accomplishments of the Finance Department which are clearly exhibited by receiving this Award. A completely clean audit opinion…
GOVERNOR LAMONT DIRECTS FLAGS TO HALF-STAFF SUNDAY FOR NATIONAL FALLEN FIREFIGHTERS MEMORIAL SERVICE
#HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is directing U.S. and state flags in Connecticut lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Sunday, October 3, 2021, in recognition of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service, an observance honoring the sacrifices of firefighters who have died in the line of duty. The nationwide recognition occurs annually during Fire Prevention Week. Accordingly, since no flag should fly higher than the U.S. flag, all other flags – including state, municipal, corporate, or otherwise – should also be lowered during this same duration of time. “Firefighters are a core component of our communities, providing an invaluable service to protect the lives of complete strangers while oftentimes putting their own lives…