Bridgeport News: Crash Closes Fairfield Avenue
2021-04-15@12:45pm--#Bridgeport CT--Fairfield Avenue at Railroad Avenue is closed due to a two car crash with injuries.
Local Cleanups Allow Everyone to Fight the Surge of Plastic Pollution
Mill River Wetland Committee (MRWC) announces 3 Fairfield cleanups as part of their2021 celebration of Earth Month. MRWC and Action Waste have partnered withorganizations across the spectrum of Fairfield’s environmental advocacy groups to offeropportunities for citizens of all ages to combat plastic litter, including the increased useof personal protective equipment (PPE) like masks, wipes, and gloves to combatCovid-19.Event co-sponsors Fairfielders Protecting Land and Neighborhoods (FairPLAN),Leaders for Environmental Action at Fairfield University (LEAF), Sustainable FairfieldStudents (SFS), and Sustainable Youth Connecticut (SYCT) each representenvironmental action-oriented citizens within our community. By combining forces, theyhope to amplify the impact of these cleanups while raising awareness about the volume of plastic waste and the hazards it poses to the Earth and all its inhabitants.Research published…
Bridgeport News: 18 Illegal Firearms Confiscated
#BRIDGEPORT, CT -- During the month of March 2021, Bridgeport Police Task Force Officers assigned to CSP Gang Unit, CSP Auto Theft, CSP Statewide Narcotics, DEA and FBI Bridgeport Safe Streets jointly have investigated and strategically seized the following firearms, narcotics and ill-gotten gains to include money, high end jewelry, and motor vehicles: 3-1-2021 East Main Street - Pistol Grip Shot Gun, AR-15 Assault Rifle, 38 Caliber Revolver, Ammunition, Narcotics and approximately $10,000 in Cash 3-4-2021 East Avenue – Sawed off Shot Gun, 22. Caliber Semi-Auto Firearm and Ammunition 3-9-2021 Soundview Ave – Glock 40 Caliber with laser and 30 Round Magazine 3-11-2021 Roselee Ave – Gray 40 Caliber Semi-Auto, Ammunition, Narcotics (Kilo plus) and Monies 3-11-2021 James Street – Glock, 30 round Magazine, Narcotics (Kilo plus) Monies…
Today’s Vehicle Fire Shuts Down Merritt Parkway
2021-04-14@11:48am--#Milford CT-- #cttraffic-- A car fire on the Merritt Parkway in the engine compartment has the Merritt Parkway shutdown just past exit 55. This news report is made possible by:
Stratford News: Meet The Author
The Stratford Library will host former Connecticut resident Paul Backalenick for a special “Meet-the-Author” program on Sunday, April 25 from 2-3 pm. Backalenick will discuss his most recent novel in the program which is free and open to the public. Paul Backalenick, formerly of Westport, is the author of psychological mystery and suspense novels, most recently Carrie’s Secret. The book was praised as “surprising” and “an engaging mystery” (Kirkus Reviews). In it, a teenage psychiatric patient bears a terrible secret. She feels it is too dangerous to reveal, yet withholding it may destroy her family and send the wrong man to prison for life. Backalenick graduated from Brown University where he served as the editor of and a contributor to the school’s literary magazine. He…
Bridgeport News: Garbage Chute Fire
2021-04-13@11:00pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Don't go to sleep yet Bridgeport! Another garbage chute fire at 985 Fairfield Avenue. This news report is made possible by:
Fairfield News: Intoxicated On Listerine
2021-04-13@7:20pm--#Fairfield CT-- First responders on the way to a home on Hulls Highway for a woman who according to radio reports has been drinking Listerine for two days and is allegedly intoxicated. This news report is made possible by:
I-95 Crash
2021-04-13@11:51am--#Fairfield CT-- #cttraffic-- A crash between a car and tractor trailer in the left lane and left breakdown lane near exit 24 northbound. Expect delays.
Governor Ned Lamont today announced that his administration is launching a new state program aimed at engaging with K-12 students who struggled with absenteeism and disengagement during the 2020-21 school year as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The initiative, known as the Learner Engagement and Attendance Program (LEAP), will include a partnership between the Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) and the six state Regional Education Service Centers (RESCs) that will target 15 school districts throughout Connecticut. Funds will go to increasing people power who will be deployed to homes to directly engage with families and students to provide support. Connecticut’s RESCs will coordinate this work with school district officials, local community organizations, and other state service providers, and…
Bridgeport News: Child Hit By A Car
Bridgeport Police said: On April 12, 2021 at approximately 5:39 pm the Bridgeport Emergency Operations Center received the report of a Motor Vehicle vs Pedestrian crash near 1430 Fairfield Avenue in Bridgeport, CT. A 2011 Blue Hyundai Sonata GLS driven by Latavia Henderson of Bridgeport was traveling westbound on Fairfield Avenue when a juvenile pedestrian walked into traffic and she was unable to avoid striking the juvenile. Henderson after striking the pedestrian pulled her car over and went to render aid. The juvenile resided in the area the crash occurred and the mother was on scene. Bridgeport Fire Department and AMR responded to the scene. The juvenile was transported to Bridgeport Hospital with serious Non-Life threatening Injuries and later transported to…