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At around 3:04 PM today, a boat was reported sinking at the dock near the 100th block of Grovers Avenue. The boat was unoccupied and was spilling oil at the time of the report. No injuries have been reported. Authorities are currently investigating the incident and working to contain the oil spill. Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available. 2024-07-11@3:04pm
A pedestrian was hit by a car at Vincellette and Kennedy Drive. The car fled the scene.2024-07-11@3:32pm--#Bridgeport CT
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] — U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) today introduced the Congressional Whistleblower Protection Act to shield federal employees who report information to Congress from retaliation. Under current law, federal employees are guaranteed the right to petition or provide information to Congress. However, without adequate protections in place, individuals who do so can face termination or retaliation. The Congressional Whistleblower Protection Act ensures that all federal employees, contractors, and applicants are able to file an administrative complaint if their right to share information with Congress has been interfered with or denied. Additionally, if corrective action is not reached within 180 days of filing a complaint, the legislation allows whistleblowers to pursue a lawsuit in federal court and seek a range of relief, including lost wages and…
Firefighters extinguish a brush fire on the Merritt Parkway northbound near exit 55a. Additional resources requested to the scene. 2024-07-11@2:19pm--#Milford CT-- #cttraffic--
The Stratford Health Department is excited to announce its Annual Back-to-School clinics, aimed at providing immunizations and physicals to school-age youth under the age of 19. The series of clinics will take place at the Birdseye Municipal Complex located at 468 Birdseye Street in Stratford. Each clinic will offer physical examinations and immunizations to ensure that students are ready to start the school year healthy and protected against preventable diseases. Clinic Dates and Times: DateTimeThursday, 8/15/20242:00pm - 6:30pmTuesday, 8/20/20248:30am - 4:30pmThursday, 8/22/20242:00pm - 6:30pmTuesday, 8/27/20242:00pm - 6:30pmThursday, 8/29/20248:30am - 4:30pmTuesday, 9/3/20248:30am - 4:30pm "We are thrilled to offer our annual Back-to-School clinics to help ensure that our students are healthy and ready for the upcoming school year," said Kristina Agapito,…
Fairfield County, CT — The Puerto Rican Parade of Fairfield County, Inc. proudly presents the Royal Court for 2024, a distinguished group of young ambassadors representing the vibrant culture and heritage of Puerto Rico. This year’s Royal Court members are Esperanza Alvarado, Isabella Rios, Emanuel Vazquez Jr., Cameron Elijah Amado, and Aaliyah Vazquez. These exceptional individuals embody the spirit and pride of the Puerto Rican community. Esperanza Alvarado At just seven years old, Esperanza Alvarado from Stratford has been crowned Little Miss Puerto Rico of Fairfield County 2024. A student at Six-to-Six Magnet School, Esperanza is known for her infectious smile, love for dancing and singing, and natural leadership qualities. She is a budding entrepreneur, promoting her jewelry business on…
New England Guitar Society Returns LIVE on July 20 The Stratford Library, 2203 Main Street in Stratford, CT will welcome back the popular New England Guitar Society in a live concert on Saturday, July 20 at 2 pm. The concert is free and open to the public. The New England Guitar Society was established to create a nurturing environment for classical guitarists to meet, share ideas, perform, compose, teach and grow as musicians. Each season the society holds member meetings, and invites guest artists to perform public concerts and hold master classes at the Milford Arts Council and online. For the library concert, NEGS will present a classical guitar journey with music by John Johnson, Hirokazu Sato, Matteo Carcassi, Fernando Sor, Francisco Terrega and…
2024-07-09@9:36pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Bridgeport firefighters responded to a call at 199 Yacht Street for a reported structure fire. Although no active flames were found, one individual suffered burns and was transported to Bridgeport Hospital. The apartment in the seven-story building was filled with smoke, which the firefighters helped to ventilate. The fire marshal is en route to investigate the incident.
A 24-year-old man was injured when his scooter collided at 30mph with a car at Ashcreek Boulevard and Kings Highway according to radio reports. at 2024-7-09@2:00PMish--#Fairfield CT
Fairfield, CT – July 9, 2024 – Fairfield Social Services is pleased to announce the launch of an Outreach Registry aimed at ensuring the safety and well-being of vulnerable residents during town-wide emergencies. This initiative is designed to provide essential support by offering wellness calls to those who may require assistance during critical situations. The Outreach Registry is specifically tailored for Fairfield residents who are 65 years and older, as well as individuals who are homebound or disabled. Residents who wish to be included in this registry are encouraged to complete a simple form to express their interest in receiving wellness calls during emergencies. To register, interested individuals can complete the form available on the Fairfield Social Services website or…