Fairfield News: Goats in the Road
Watch out for three goats that are roaming the road near the Hotel Hi-Ho on Blackrock Turnpike. And no, I'm not kidding…
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Watch out for three goats that are roaming the road near the Hotel Hi-Ho on Blackrock Turnpike. And no, I'm not kidding…
On April 8, 2023, at approximately 11:20 pm Bridgeport Police received numerous ShotSpotter activations and citizens reports of shots fired within the 1400 block of Fairfield Avenue. Patrol Officers responded to the area and located a crime scene at the BP Gas Station (1464 Fairfield Avenue). The scene indicated a shootout had recently occurred at this location. Officers secured the scene and contacted the Detective Bureau. Detective Aaron Rivera was assigned as the case officer and immediately took charge of the investigation. While officers were safeguarding the gas station, a victim presented at an area hospital suffering from a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to the leg. That victim was identified as 25-year-old Elijah Vines of Bridgeport Connecticut. It has been determined…
Report of two accidents back to back in Fairfield. The first is at 500 Kings Highway East in front of the Goodwill, and then the second on the intersection of Jennings Road and Black Rock Turnpike in front of the Star Gas Station.
Wordin Ave near Howard Ave is going to be closed for an extended period due to the struck utility pole.
Warden Ave near Howard Ave is currently closed to traffic due to a truck that hit a utility pole
REVENUE SOURCES ALLOW FOR NO TAX INCREASE AND MILL RATE TO REMAIN FLAT BOARD OF EDUCATION BUDGET FULLY FUNDED STRATFORD, CT – The Stratford Town Council voted to approve an amended 2024-2025 budget with a 6-4 vote last night. After numerous discussions between the Council, Mayor Laura R. Hoydick, and Chief Administrative Officer Chris Tymniak, the Town Council presented and approved a budget of $260,014,370. This includes an allocation of an additional $500,000 to the Board of Education, along with a $2 million BOE surplus from the 2023 fiscal year (allowed per state statute). This puts the Board of Education budget at $127,502,725 from the general fund, plus the aforementioned $2 million provided by the surplus. Mayor Laura R. Hoydick…
Report of a car down an embankment on I-95 north exit 39B. 3 people are injured according to radio reports.
2024-05-11@6:34pm--#Fairfield CT-- A one-car crash that hit a utility pole with downed wires on Morehouse Drive near Hoyden's Hill. No reported injuries.
2024-05-11@3:33pm--#Ansonia CT-- Report of a possible stabbing in the 140 block of North State Street.
2024-05-11@3:04pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A pedestrian was struck at the intersection of Connecticut and Central Avenue and transported to hospital.