I-95 Crash
2022-09-24@6:09#Westport CT-- #cttraffic-- A crash in the right break-down lane of I-95 southbound near exit 18.
Stratford Health Department to Offer Flu and Covid-19 Vaccines.
Stratford, Connecticut (September 20th, 2022) – The Stratford Health Department is hosting a series of vaccination clinics for Stratford residents in September and October. The clinics will be offered, by appointment only, at the Birdseye Municipal Complex, located at 468 Birdseye Street in Stratford. Dates: Wednesday, September 28th 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM (Flu and Covid-19 shots) Wednesday, October 5th 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM (Flu and Covid-19 shots) Wednesday, October 12th 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM (Flu vaccine only). This is a Minions-themed clinic so please bring your children for flu shots and free giveaways. Wednesday, October 26th 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM (Flu and Covid-19 shots) The CDC urges every the public keep up-to-date with routine vaccinations. “Keeping up with vaccinations against these viruses is the best…
Reconnecting the Riverfront
Master Plan for Downtown Parking and Pedestrian Areas: Open House Charrette on September 29 & Online Survey Now Available on Website Westport, CT – First Selectwoman Jennifer Tooker has announced that the recently awarded project to develop and design a master plan for key Downtown parking and pedestrian areas, called Reconnecting the Riverfront, is moving into its initial public engagement phase. Design and engineering firm, Langan Engineering and Environmental Services, Inc.(Langan), has partnered with Connect the Dots to develop and manage the public engagement scope of this project. This will include both virtual and physical opportunities to engage, including public meetings, a visioning charrette, location-specific pop-up displays, and a survey. The Downtown Plan Implementation Committee (DPIC) is coordinating the project along with Langan. Chaired by Randy…
SENATOR DEMANDS M&T BANK COMPENSATE CUSTOMERS AFFECTED BY CONVERSION FAILURES
Hartford, CT– Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) led a group of Senators in sending a letter to M&T Bank urging the company to financially compensate customers who were affected by conversion failures during the transition of People’s United Bank accounts to M&T accounts. “We write to request that M&T Bank commit to financially compensate all customers who incurred fees as a result of missed credit card, utility, or other payments, due to M&T Bank’s mishandling of the acquisition of People’s United Bank,” the Senators wrote. “Additionally, all customers who were unable to access their funds during the conversion should receive some appropriate financial remuneration for the inconvenience, as well as an apology.” Since the conversion at the beginning of September, new…
Norwalk News: Crash With Entrapment
2022-09-23@1:45pm--#Norwalk CT-- A crash on New Canaan Avenue near Route 7. One car is on its side and someone reported being trapped inside. Firefighters are on the way. This news report is made possible by:
Stamford Bomb Squad
Last week The Department of Emergency Management and Homeland Security conducted a preparedness and response field day at Sherwood Island State Park in Westport. This was a show and tell of their equipment and how they share their resources from Greenwich to Bridgeport. Here is Stamford's Explosive Ordnance Disposal also known as the Bomb Squad. https://youtu.be/w8wgT-DV0Tc
Ansonia News: Child Abuse Arrest
#Ansonia CT-- On September 23, 2022 at 4:07 A.M., the Department of Children and Families notified the Ansonia Police Department of a possible abuse case involving a six-week-old child. DCF reported the juvenile victim was currently at Yale New Haven Hospital being treated for injuries. Hospital personnel advised the initial officer the child had multiple injuries to include, a brain bleed, fractured ribs, lacerated liver and other injuries which were consistent with child abuse. The child’s father, Lamar Haney, admitted to causing the injuries.Lamar Haney, age 36, of Ansonia was charged with Assault First Degree 53a-59, and held on a $100,000.00 bond with a court date of September 23, 2022.
Norwalk News: Truck Driver Hits Downed Tree
2022-09-23@10:57am--#Norwalk CT-- A truck driver escaped from the broken windshield when his truck hit a downed tree at St. Mary's Lane at West Rocks Road. West Rocks Road is completely blocked according radio reports. This news report is made possible by:
Fairfield News: Swatting Incident Brings Large Police Presence
2022-09-23@9:11am--#Fairfield CT-- Fairfield Police were called to Colonial Drive for the report of a double homicide which turned out to be a swatting incident. Swatting is defined as "the action or practice of making a prank call to emergency services in an attempt to bring about the dispatch of a large number of armed police officers to a particular address." Nearby Sherman School was not placed in locked down because police were certain the incident was not near the school. https://youtu.be/bPCAnuBZwD8
ON NATIONAL VOTER REGISTRATION DAY, MURPHY, BLUMENTHAL, COLLEAGUES INTRODUCE LEGISLATION TO MAKE REGISTERING TO VOTE EASIER FOR ALL AMERICANS
WASHINGTON–On National Voter Registration Day, U.S. Senators Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) joined 15 of their colleagues to introduce two pieces of legislation to make it easier for Americans to register to vote and to know their registration status.The Same Day Voter Registration Act would require states to offer same day registration at polling locations on Election Day and during early voting. The Stop Automatically Voiding Eligible Voters Off Their Enlisted Rolls in States (SAVE VOTERS) Act would prohibit states from removing people from their voting rolls unless the state has obtained objective, reliable evidence that a voter is ineligible to vote and establishes notification requirements once a voter is removed. These bills were included as part of…