Month: October 2024

Agusto’s Italian Deli Celebrates Ribbon Cutting in Fairfield

https://youtu.be/8A2H958JFmk Agusto's Italian Deli, a new family-owned business, celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony in downtown Fairfield. The deli brings authentic Italian flavors to the community, blending over 20 years of Augusto’s experience in the deli industry with cherished family recipes. At Agusto’s Italian Deli, customers can expect only the highest quality products. The deli features fresh mozzarella made in-house daily, Italian meats, and antipasto platters, along with a variety of sandwiches, including finger sandwiches for catering. Specialty items like mozzarella and tomato platters and fruit and cheese trays round out their catering offerings, providing flexible options for events both large and small. Agusto’s Italian Deli takes pride in sourcing premium ingredients and offering fresh Italian bread delivered…

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Fatal Crash on Route 8 Under Investigation

Trumbull, CT – On October 11, 2024, at approximately 11:07 AM, Connecticut State Police from Troop G responded to a fatal motor vehicle crash on Route 8 Southbound near Exit 7 in Trumbull. Preliminary investigations indicate that the vehicle, driven by Leonel Diaz, veered off the roadway into the grassy shoulder and collided with a rock wall for unknown reasons. Mr. Diaz was transported to St. Vincent's Medical Center by Trumbull EMS with serious injuries. A passenger in the vehicle, Maria Nieves, suffered life-threatening injuries and was also transported to St. Vincent’s Medical Center, where she was later pronounced deceased. The Connecticut State Police Collision Analysis & Reconstruction Squad is assisting in the investigation, which remains ongoing. Anyone who witnessed…

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TRAIN SLIDE PRESENTATION SET FOR STRATFORD LIBRARY

The Stratford Library, 2203 Main Street in Stratford, will present “Rails To Industry”, an historical lecture/slide presentation on Tuesday, October 15 at 7 pm.  The program is free and open to the public. Local historian Sue DelBianco will discuss the railroad line that ran from Bridgeport to Pittsfield, Massachusetts, which was called The Housatonic Railroad. DelBianco will offer a slide presentation showing captivating images of how the railroad aided in bringing industry alive in Fairfield County and what became of the railroad today. Sue DelBianco is a historian and author who was born in Bridgeport and grew up in the town of Trumbull.  She graduated from Trumbull High School in 1977 and attended Sacred Heart University where, in 2020, she obtained her B.A. in History.  DelBianco…

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Ansonia Man Arrested Following Investigation into 2023 Overdose Death

On October 9. 2024, the Ansonia Police Department arrested Michael Dupre, age 50, of Ansonia after an overdose death investigation. During the investigation by Detective Jon Troesser, he was able to link Dupre to the sale of narcotics to the 24 year old female victim who overdosed in October of 2023. Michael Dupre was charged with Misrepresentation of a Controlled Substance and Sale of Narcotics. He is being held on a $150,000 bond and was presented today, 10/10/2024, at Derby Superior Court for arraignment.

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Milford Police Arrest Stamford Man in Knife-Point Robbery at Lynn Spa

On October 6, 2024, at approximately 10:25am, Milford Police responded to Lynn Spa regarding a robbery at knife point. The victim reported that a customer pulled a knife on her demanding the employee’s phone, money, and clothing. The Detective Bureau responded and assumed the investigation.Investigation led to the arrest of Terrell Meynard, 42, of Stamford who is accused of robbing the female victim, taking her phone and money. Meynard was later located and taken into custody around 10:26pm. He was charged with Robbery 1st and Larceny 5th. He was held on a $500,000 bond and transported to Milford Court on October 7, 2024.

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Greenfield Animal Hospital Celebrates Ribbon Cutting for New Facility

https://youtu.be/QbA8_06xLYA Greenfield Animal Hospital celebrated the grand opening of its brand-new, state-of-the-art facility with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by staff, community members, and local leaders. Dr. Andrew Marsh, owner of Greenfield Animal Hospital and son of the practice’s founder, Dr. Thomas Marsh, led the celebration, honoring over four decades of veterinary care in the Greenfield Hill community. The new facility, located at 40 Hillside Road, marks a significant milestone for the multigenerational family business, which has been serving the local community since 1980. Dr. Marsh expressed his excitement, saying, “We are thrilled to continue our tradition of compassionate care in this amazing new space. This community has supported us throughout the years, and we’re proud to remain a part of…

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Fall into Fun at Stratford’s 2024 Annual Great Pumpkin Festival

Saturday, October 19th from 12-4pmRain date October 20thBoothe Memorial Park STRATFORD – The Town of Stratford and the Boothe Park Commission are happy to announce the 2024Great Pumpkin Festival. Sponsored by Comcast, the event is scheduled for Saturday, October 19th from12pm to 4pm. In the event of inclement weather, the event will take place on Sunday, October 20th from12pm to 4pm. The popular festival will take place on Stratford’s historic Boothe Memorial Park at 5800Main Street.Attendees can look forward to circus acts, face painting, a costume parade and contest, a pumpkincarving contest, an inflatable corn maze and more. The many historic and unique buildings on theBoothe Park property will be open to the public. A variety of civic organizations, together…

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