Month: December 2023

Easton as “Christmas Tree Capital of Connecticut”

Senator Tony Hwang on Dec. 7 joined state and local officials to recognize Easton’s thriving farming and agricultural heritage by declaring the town the “Christmas Tree Capital of Connecticut.” “It is a privilege to honor Easton farmers for their year-round work in growing our special and cherished trees every Christmas season,” Sen. Hwang said. “I want to recognize sustainability advocate Lori Cochran-Dougall, who serves as Executive Director of the Westport Farmers Market, for all that she does on behalf of farmers in Easton and our greater community. Lori helped spearhead the effort to officially recognize Easton as the Christmas Tree Capital of Connecticut.” “We need the legislative support in this capacity, supporting our farms through grants and public awareness as…

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Milford Street Take Over

Milford Police are investigating a street takeover incident from early Saturday morning, December 9, 2023. Investigators are looking for public assistance in identifying people in the still photographs. Anyone with information concerning this investigation is asked to contact Master-Sergeant Douglass Youd at 203-783-4728 or 203-878-6551.

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Bridgeport-Derby News: Attempted Street Takeover

2023-12-09@12:55am--#Bridgeport CT-- State police and officers from surrounding towns were towns were called to Boston Avenue near William Street for a large crowd of cars and people. The state police said people were shooting off flares and jumping on police cars. When I arrived after my 10-minute travel time, the area was clear except for the remaining police cars. There is now a report of a large number of street racers in Derby on Pershing Drive with people shooting fireworks out of their car. One racer aimed his car at a Derby police car.

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