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Registering with FEMA

Sep 7, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

FAIRFIELD, CT, September 7, 2011: The Fairfield Emergency Management Team is issuing the following information to residents who believe they may be eligible for Individual Assistance from FEMA in the aftermath of Hurricane Irene: those with damage or losses as a result of the tropical storm are encouraged to register with FEMA by calling 800-621-3362, going online to www.DisasterAssistance.gov, or using their PDA to go to m.fema.gov. Those with speech or hearing disabilities should use the TTY number at 800-462-7585. “Registering with FEMA is the first step in determining if you qualify for federal disaster assistance,” according to Governor Malloy in a release sent out earlier today; residents who have already provided damage information to Town, State or FEMA representatives…

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Fire destroys unoccupied Fairfield home

Sep 5, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

[caption id="attachment_3959" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Fortunately this home was unoccupied at the time of the blaze."][/caption]FAIRFIELD, CT, September 5, 2011: At 4:23 this morning the Fairfield Emergency Communications Center received a call reporting “a burning odor” in the area of Woodbine Lane; Fairfield Fire Department Engine 3 responded and reported a working structure fire at 50 Chatham Road with a two-story ranch fully involved. Fire attack was initiated by the ladderpipe master stream knocking down the large body of fire in the center area of the home, according to Assistant Chief Chris Tracy who served as incident commander, after which fire crews were able to complete their searches and confirm initial reports that the home was unoccupied at the time of…

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Remembering the 2010 Little League Champs!

Sep 4, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

We hate seeing summer slip away, our thoughts go back to some fond memories of summer, like the Little League [caption id="attachment_3955" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Remembering Fairfiled's Champs!"][/caption] Champions from 2010!   The Fairfield Little League returned home to a heroes welcome at Sherman Green. Parade is scheduled for 2pm on Saturday. A parade and awards for the record setting number of teams winning from Fairfield Little League. Fairfield Little League goes down bit against Pearland, Texas team, 14-1, Sunday night in Williamsport. The fans at The Shack restaurant on Post Road in Fairfield stayed to the end to root them on.

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Two die in Merritt Parkway Crash

Sep 3, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

NORWALK-- Two local men were killed in a single car crash on the Norwalk stretch of the Merritt Parkway early Saturday morning, police and fire officials said. Jason McKinney, 26, of Norwalk, and Jeffery Hinton, 22, of Stamford, were pronounced dead at the scene after their car became airborne and struck a tree near exit 40b......READ MORE.....

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Mayor Finch honors BMW of Bridgeport

Sep 3, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

[caption id="attachment_3942" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Only 32 other BMW dealers received this award in the USA"][/caption]Mayor Bill Finch will visit Mitch McManus, Dealer Principal & General Manager and Tim Coughlin, General Sales Manager and the employees of Bridgeport BMW to celebrate the dealership’s recent recognition as a 2011 Center of Excellence by BMW. Known as the No. 1 BMW Parts Shop and Service Center in the Bridgeport area, the dealership was one of only 32 dealerships in the United States, and the only one in New England, to receive the coveted Center of Excellence designation. The dealership was chosen for the honor for its operational excellence and customer satisfaction. “This honor is well-deserved. Congratulations to BMW of Bridgeport’s ownership and staff…

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Judge Reinstates Foster on Democratic Primary for Bridgeport Mayor

Sep 2, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

[caption id="attachment_3934" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Foster reinstate on primary ballot"][/caption] A Superior Court Judge ruled that Mary Jane Foster will be reinstated on the Democratic ballot  primary for mayor in the City of Bridgeport.  The primary has been moved from September 13th to September 27th.  No word at this time on the fate of the candidates for education.  Foster's attorney said they are still reading through the thirty four page ruling.  

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Bridgeport Briefs Senator On Storm Damage

Sep 1, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

[caption id="attachment_3920" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Senator views damage first hand"][/caption] Mayor Bill Finch joined U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal as he stopped in Bridgeport Thursday morning to obtain an up-close look at the aftermath of Hurricane Irene.  “After being hit with a storm unlike any we’ve seen in the City’s recent past, we’re happy to show Sen. Blumenthal the progress we’ve made thus far in our recovery efforts,” said Mayor Finch."Bottom-line for Bridgeport: leadership was performed and produced. Leadership that was matched by the community; the volunteers, the Red Cross, community organizations all came through, with the police, fire, emergency responders. It is a great story of people coming together in a common cause and I want to particularly thank Mayor Finch…

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Hurricane Irene Assistance Tips

Sep 1, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

Hurricane Irene Assistance Tips Charge Laptops, Medical Devices at City Libraries; Find Help with Food, Clothing, Reporting Damage, Cleanup Kits BRIDGEPORT, CT (September 1, 2011) – Following are some assistance tips for City residents to use in the wake of Hurricane Irene. The information is provided in English and Spanish. Charging centers: If you are still out of power you can charge your computers, cell phones, or medical devices at any of the Bridgeport libraries. Library hours are as follows:   Location Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Burroughs-Saden Main Library 925 Broad Street Bpt., CT 06604 203.576.7403 10-8 10-8 10-8 10-8 10-5 10-5 Newfield Branch Library 1230 Stratford Ave. Bpt., CT 06607 203.576.7828 12-5 10-6 12-8 10-6 12-5 Closed…

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Happenings NOW 8-31 thru 9-7

Aug 31, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

[SlideDeck id='494' width='100%' height='400px'#Bridgpeport--North Bishop and Rosedale calls of fire turn out to ] State and LOCAL road conditions are posted in real time on the right side bar.   UI Outages as of 11:25--Fairfield-3,100   Bridgeport -2,427  Easton-1,717   Trumbull-1,589  Stratford-1,599 and Milford-839   Fairfield Warde High School and Fairfield Ludlowe High School 9th grade orientation will go on as scheduled, Friday 9/2/11.  Elementary meet and greet cancelled, grade 6 orientation cancelled. Bridgeport's Mayor Bill Finch announced today that the City’s Transfer Station will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. through Saturday, Sept. 3, due to Hurricane Irene. The Cingari family, of ShopRite supermarket is the location of the Police Command Post (Black Rock Turnpike in Fairfield).   It…

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