Bridgeport News: Pedestrian Struck
2023-07-09@8:52pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Report of a pedestrian being struck by a car at Huntington Road and East Main Street.Radio reports indicate the car fled the scene.
Route 8 Wrong Way Driver
Terron Jones of the Bridgeport Emergency Communications said in a statement" Today Around 1842hrs a wrong way driver entered the ramp on the south bound side of route 8. This resulted in more than 4 vehicles involved in the crash. At least 4 people were transported to the hospital with regard to the initial reports. The State Solice are on-scene and are the lead investigators on this incident". 2023-07-09@6:37pm--#Bridgeport CT-- cttraffic-- State police put out a warning of a wrong way driver on Route 8 southbound near exit 5. A few moments later a call went out for a crash between exit 3 and 4 with entrapment THE HIGHWAY IS NOW REPORTED SHUTDOWN FOR EXTRICATION (Not visible on the traffic…
Bridgeport News: Rollover on Bancroft Avenue
First responders were called to Brancroft Avenue for a rollover crash. The Subaru appeared to have hit a parked car rolling the Subaru over. No word on any injuries. https://youtu.be/4AYw0jFc4yw
Fairfield News: Main Breaks Shuts Fairfield Beach Road
2023-07-08@9:00PMish--Radio reports say Fairfield Beach Road at Lalley Boulevard is closed due to a water main break.
SECOND JUVENILE ARRESTED FOR GUNSHOT AT TRUMBULL MALL
#Trumbull police arrested the primary suspect involved in the shooting incident that took place at the Trumbull mall on May, 29, 2023. This sixteen (16) year old male resident of Bridgeport turned himself in to Trumbull Police Headquarters on Wednesday, July 6 for the outstanding warrant of his arrest. He was criminally processed and charged with Reckless Endangerment First Degree, Illegal Discharge of a Firearm, Carrying a Pistol without a Permit, Carrying a Dangerous Weapon, Threatening First Degree, and Breach of Peace. He was then turned over to the custody of the Juvenile Residential Center Superintendent at Bridgeport to be held, and is scheduled to appear in Bridgeport Juvenile Court on July 12, 2023. Trumbull police detectives thoroughly investigated this…
Bridgeport News: Crash!
2023-07-07@10:05pm--#Bridgeport CT--First responders on the scene of a 3-car accident with injuries in the 300 block of Huntington Road. The updated radio report says the roadway is closed.
Fairfield Reopens Park
Fairfield, CT - July 7, 2023 - The Fairfield community is thrilled to announce the grand reopening of Sgt. Thomas Murphy Park, located behind Fairfield Fire Headquarters on 140 Reef Road and parallel to Nichols Street. A ribbon-cutting ceremony took place on Friday, July 7, 2023, at 3:30 pm. Thanks to the collaborative efforts of the Board of Selectmen, Board of Finance, and RTM, the park has undergone a remarkable transformation. In February of 2023, a total of $150,000 in funding was approved from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). This funding has been utilized to demolish and remove the existing playground equipment and install brand-new equipment, including additional picnic tables and benches for enhanced community enjoyment. https://youtu.be/pMP1RDnrpjM
Bridgeport News: Pleasure Beach To Open
Bridgeport, CT – The City of Bridgeport launched an effort to ensure safety for all visitors and completed multiple tick applications which started June 30th. In a proactive effort to safely open Pleasure Beach, our team has undergone multiple site visits including members from the State of Connecticut specializing in tick population/control, the Connecticut Audubon Society, and outside contractors. The distribution of tick applications will continue once every three weeks The Parks Department will continue the mowing, maintenance, and beach combing throughout the season. Pleasure Beach Taxi Service will officially be open on July 8th, (Weekends Only, including Holidays). The Taxi Free Service to Pleasure Beach begins at 10am and stops at 4pm, Pleasure Beach closure is at 6pm.
Fairfield News: Landlord Turns The Heat Up…Literally
2023-07-06@4:47pm--#Fairfield CT-- A tenant on Crestwood Road called the police because they are inthe process of being evicted and the landlord turned the heat on according to radio reports.
$3.6 MILLION FOR BRIDGEPORT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HARTFORD–U.S. Senators Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and U.S. Representative Jim Himes (D-Conn.-04) announced that Bridgeport Public Schools will receive a $3.62 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Renew America’s Schools program to lower energy costs, create healthier and safer learning environments, and promote workforce development. This grant is funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. “Bridgeport has one of Connecticut’s highest rates of asthma in children, and this $3.6 million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will help lower harmful greenhouse gas emissions in the classroom. Not only will it make schools safer, healthier, and more energy efficient, it will also create good-paying union jobs and fund new apprenticeship opportunities,” said Murphy. “Connecticut children deserve to breathe clean air. This significant federal funding…