Month: April 2024

Living Bird-Friendly Series Takes Flight in Fairfield on April 12 and 13

Fairfield, Conn, April 1, 2024--Pequot Library is pleased to launch its Living Bird-Friendly series on April12 and 13. The series, free and open to the public, includes remarks from Fairfield First Selectman BillGerber on April 13 at 10:30 a.m. and a host of presentations designed to inspire community action onbehalf of birds, for the joy and beauty that they bring to all of us.Living Bird-Friendly will provide more information about how to live more “bird friendly”, includingeliminating window collisions; decreasing light pollution; planting native plants and flowers; andfollowing bird-friendly pest control strategies. According to Pequot Library Adult Programs ManagerCharlie McMahon, “Pequot Library is proud to take a leadership role on this important topic byconvening area experts who can teach us…

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Municipal Improvement and Coastal Site Plan Applications for Renovations to the Inn at Longshore to be reviewed at April 8 P&Z Public Meeting

Westport, CT – Planning and Zoning Director Mary Young has announced that on April 8, 2024 at 7:00 PM, the Planning and Zoning Commission will be reviewing requests for a Positive Report for a Municipal Improvement and Approval of a Coastal Site Plan for substantial improvements to the Inn at Longshore located within the Town-owned property known as Longshore Club Park at 260 Compo Rd. S. A project narrative prepared by LANDTECH on behalf of Longshore Hospitality, LLC, states: “The interior renovations include but not limited to a new HVAC system throughout, replacement of the windows and doors, an increased number of guest rooms along with the renovation of the current rooms, updated ballroom and drawing rooms, updated lobby, completely…

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Bridgeport News: Press Conference On Friday’s Shooting

Mayor Joseph Ganim: Stood in front of the building where two men were gunned down and 2 other injured Saturday night and said “This building behind us was illegally operated as an after club after hours club, the social club call it what you want”. Chief Porter emphasized “As the mayor stated, I think it's important that we come out and identify and address locations like this. Sometimes these are pop-up where the we have these pop-up after hours in these places, illegal activity and if they breed violence, it's really important that we come out and we reach out to the community. And ask for the community's help. So let us know when places like these pop-up, there's something…

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Norwalk News: Gun and Narcotics Arrest

A Norwalk man was arrested on gun and narcotics charges while driving around with an unsecured baby on his lap. On March 31, 2024 at 11:49 AM a patrol officer observed a man driving around with a baby on his lap. The officer pulled the car over and did not see an infant car seat anywhere in the car. Officers noticed a strong smell of marijuana coming from the car. Officers searched the car which led to the discovery of .762 lbs. of marijuana and a Sig Sauer P365 loaded handgun. Arrested: Naud Rodriguez 26 years old Norwalk Date of Arrest: March 31, 2024 Charges: Illegal Possession of Weapon in Motor Vehicle, Negligent Storage of a Firearm, Risk of Injury…

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