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Month: September 2023

Fairfield

Fairfield Chamber of Commerce Hosts Annual Fairfield Harvest Market & Pet Pantry Halloween Costume Dog Parade October 14th

Sep 30, 2023 Alex

The Fairfield Chamber of Commerce is very happy to announce, that its annual fall“Fairfield Harvest Market & Halloween Costume Dog Parade”, will be held on the OldTown Hall Green, (corner of Old Post Road and Beach Road) on Saturday, October 14 th ,from 10am-4pm. The Fairfield Chamber of Commerce heralds the start of the fall season by welcomingclothiers, jewelers, artisans, and others, to the historic Old Town Hall green, to displaytheir products and items to the public. Featuring more than 70+ well-known and unique retail vendors, shoppers will happily look around and have an opportunity to buy anendless array of fun and beautiful items. From food items like local honey and BBQsauce to rustic furniture and Adirondack chairs, shoppers will…

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Westport

one-car motor vehicle crash on Cross Highway

Sep 29, 2023 Alex

On September 30, 2022 at approximately 11:30 PM, Westport Police responded to a one-car motor vehicle crash on Cross Highway in the area of #188. Responding Officers located the crash and found the operator, Sholah Weinbaum of Westport, CT, aged 61 at the time, seated in the driver seat. Upon interaction, the investigating officer began speaking with Ms. Weinbaum and it was apparent she was allegedly operating the motor vehicle while potentially under the influence. Notable observations included her slurred speech, the distinct odor of an alcoholic beverage, and her inability to recount how the crash happened. She was subsequently transported to the hospital. Following a thorough investigation, an arrest warrant was issued. On September 22, 2023, Ms. Weinbaum surrendered…

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Bridgeport Fairfield

SHU Students Injured In Crash

Sep 29, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

On Friday, September 29, 2023, at approximately 12:04 am, The Fairfield County Regional Dispatch Center received several 911 calls reporting a two-car collision on Jefferson Street near Sacred Heart University’s Martire Building . Fairfield Police were first to arrive on the scene and found two vehicles involved in the collision. One of the cars came to rest on its roof. The five occupants of one vehicle and one occupant of the other, were all transported to the area hospitals with critical injuries. The Fairfield Police Reconstruction team is actively investigating this collision and more information will be released when it becomes available. https://youtu.be/amyVdWcmMHc

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Bridgeport

CITY OF BRIDGEPORT AWARDED $22 MILLION FROM

Sep 28, 2023 Alex

THE COMMUNITY INVESTMENT FUND FOR DEMOLITION AND ABATEMENT OF THE DECOMMISSIONED PSEG COAL PLANT THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT AWARDS BRIDGEPORT THE LARGEST COMMUNITY INVESTMENT FUND GRANT TO DATE Bridgeport, CT— Today, the State of Connecticut Community Investment Fund (“CIF”) 2030 Board approved the City of Bridgeport’s full request of $22 million for the demolition and abatement of the decommissioned PSEG Harbor Station coal plant. This is by far the largest CIF grant that has been awarded to date. In January, Mayor Ganim convened a working group of federal, state and local officials to work with PSEG on a plan for the future of the decommissioned plant. After several months of conversation with these stakeholders, the Ganim Administration put together a CIF…

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