Moody’s Give Fairfield AAA Rating

First Selectman Mike Tetreau announced today that Moody’s Investors Service has re-affirmed the Town’s Aaa coveted rating and stable outlook. Moody’s has assigned the Town with an Aaa rating to Fairfield’s $37.6 million of General Obligation Bonds, Issue of 2012 and a MIG 1 to $12.1 million of General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes. According to Moody’s report, which was issued to the Town on June 26, 2012, “Moody’s has also re-affirmed the Aaa rating on $192.2 million of outstanding general obligation unlimited tax debt. The outlook on all bonds is stable. The bonds and the notes are secured by the town’s general obligation unlimited tax pledge. Proceeds from the bonds will be used to permanently refinance maturing BANs and towards…

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Man Pulls 2 From Burning Car in Stratford

Just after 2:15 Saturday morning an SUV traveling down South Avenue lost control and slammed into a utility pole catching fire. Jonathan Sadowy was walking home after having a late night meal at the diner down the street when he came upon the crash. Police radio transmissions as well as witnesses told us that flames were coming from the engine compartment as high as eight to ten feet, fearing it might spread to two homes close to where the car came to a rest. Jonathan jumped into action and went to the car to see if he could help. A woman inside the car was unresponsive. With the vehicle on fire Jonathan pulled the woman from the car across the…

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Kayakers Rescued in Fairfield

Just before 8pm Friday night Fairfield first responders received a call of a kayaker in distress about a mile off Penfield Beach.  One kayaker did come to the man's aid but had trouble bringing him ashore.  Assistant Fire Chief George Gomola told us that his assistant Firefighter McDaniel, a former Coast Guard member was able to raise a small Coast Guard vessel on the radio, that happened to be working  in the area.  The two men appear to be in good condition after being in the water for over an hour, maybe slightly dehydrated.   They were taken ashore on board the Fairfield Police Boat.

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Man stabbed on bus in Bridgeport

[caption id="attachment_8630" align="alignright" width="250" caption="Photo by Tom Cleary-Connecticut Post"][/caption] BRIDGEPORT -- An unidentified man in his 60s was stabbed in the abdomen and hand Friday afternoon on a city bus, police said.The incident took place at about 12:45 p.m. at the corner of Washington Avenue and Catherine Street.  Connecticut Post has the full story here.....

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Class of 2012 Warde High School

The sweltering temperatures and high humidity didn't stop Fairfield Warde's 327 students from graduating. The ceremony was moved along with shortened speeches and no introductions. Cooling areas and water was at the ready and many took advantage of them. Smiles among the students and family were plentiful and the emotions ran high. Congratulations Class of 2012!

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Major Factory Fire in Bridgeport

Around 7pm the first call went out for a fire at the abandoned factories at Hancock and Railroad Avenue.   The site has seen its share of fires over the winter but this time it affected three of the buildings.  Several firefighters were overcome with heat exhaustion and by the acidic smoke.  Two firefighters have been hospitalized due to heat exhaustion.  Trains passing were slowed to a crawl while traveling through the area.  The mayor's office has been recommending residents to keep their windows closed to keep smoke from entering their homes. Shelton, Easton, Fairfield and Trumbull are few of the fire companies that provided mutual aid in fighting this fire.

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US veteran receives support after putting Army medals on eBay

Bill Sheppard, a Army veteran returned home after serving his country to find his former job was no available due to the economy.   He had trouble finding work and started a lawn care business with a push mower.   The veteran put up his metals on E-Bay to raise money for better lawn equipment.   The only bids he got was dozens of calls and e-mails offering assistance.  Fox News DC has the full story here.......

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2 On A Bike Hit By Car In Fairfield

Just before 3pm first responders came to the aid of two teens on bike that were hit by a car on Old Post Road near Belmont Street. Witnesses tell me there was a third teen but he panicked and fled the scene. The teens on the bike were taken by emergency medical technicians by American Medical Response. The injuries did not appear to be life threatening. Police are investigating.

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Happenings NOW

[SlideDeck id='494' width='100%' height='400px'] ‎ Traffic Delays--See the lower right side of this site for up to the minute real time traffic delays on local and state streets! **Live Breaking News Feed** 6/22/2012 2:18pm--Fairfield--Possible lightning strikes on Pine Creek Road and Round Hill Road.  Fire department investigating.  No smoke no fire.  UPDATE--Fire department says it appears the chimney on Round Hill Road was hit by lightning. 6/21/2012 1:08pm--Fairfield--Harbor Road resident has tractor roll over him and has puncture wounds, tractor is no longer on him.  Police, fire and EMTs on the way. 12:00am--#Bridgeport #ctfire -- Fire on the exterior of the home on Rockton Ave. extinguished by homeowner. Firefighters checking for extensions into the home.  UPDATE--Police are looking  for a…

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