Bridgeport Hazmat Collection

BRIDGEPORT, CT -- Mayor Ganim and the City of Bridgeport will kick off the annual Household HazardousWaste Collection Day from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Saturday, November 9, 2024, at Blackham School, 425Thorme Street. This yearly event allows the Bridgeport community to securely dispose of dangerous objectsat no cost, whether rain or shine. Bring your hazardous garbage, and the on-site personnel will handle therest.Residents are encouraged to load their trunks with hazardous items and pull up to the designated drop offarea where crews will remove the hazardous waste without the need to exit the vehicle. For moreinformation, go to http://bridgeportct.gov/HazardousWaste

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Free Salt & Sand Program

The Rotary Club of Derby-Shelton is offering free five-gallon buckets of sand and salt mixture for seniors (67+) and disabled residents in Derby and Shelton, CT. Deliveries will take place from December 5th to 9th, 2024. Sign-Up Information Deadline to sign up: November 14, 2024 How to sign up: Visit the Shelton or Derby Senior Center, or contact Kim Caro at: Email: kimkc7@yahoo.com (Subject: "sand and salt") Phone: Call or text 203-394-1831 Additional Details If you have a bucket from a previous delivery, please let Kim know and leave it on your doorstep for recycling. Seniors in housing complexes that already provide sand are not eligible. This community initiative, running since 2008, aims to support seniors and disabled residents during…

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Fairfield Police Respond to Incidents of Vehicle Theft and Residential Burglary

https://youtu.be/uv7__zohxsA September 1, 2024 Fairfield Police were alerted to attempted vehicle thefts on Lovers Lane. During the afternoon, two juveniles on a moped were observed accessing unlocked vehicles in residential driveways. Witnesses and security footage revealed the suspects entering a Range Rover parked in a driveway, where they stole a key fob left inside the vehicle. The juveniles then continued to nearby homes, entering additional vehicles. (Video footage provided is from Highlawn Road.) September 2, 2024 The same juveniles returned to the area the next day, attempting a residential burglary at an occupied home on Highlawn Road. Surveillance footage from the Ring doorbell camera showed one suspect trying to open the front door with keys stolen during the previous day's…

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Edible Couture Expands with New Event Space for Cozy Gatherings in Stratford, CT

https://youtu.be/4BAcK1Ku7dY Stratford, CT — Edible Couture, a beloved bakery at 1400-1402 Barnum Avenue, proudly announces the grand opening of its brand-new event space. This elegant addition provides an inviting venue for small gatherings and celebrations, with a versatile layout that can accommodate up to 30 seated guests or 49 for standing events. Founded by Letitia "Tisha" Hudson, Edible Couture has long been a cherished spot in the community, celebrated for its unique confections and warm, welcoming atmosphere. Now, with this expanded space, Edible Couture offers customers a fresh way to gather for special moments such as brunches, bridal showers, meetings, birthdays, and more. “It’s a beautiful space for women to come and just relax and enjoy themselves,” said Hudson. “You…

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Ansonia News: Police Investigating Shooting of Ansonia Woman Transported to Hospital

On November 1, 2024 at about 7:50 P.M., the Derby Police Department requested assistance for a shooting investigation where the victim was at Griffin Hospital. During the course of the investigation it was determined the victim was shot in Ansonia then transported by private car to the hospital.The victim, a 27 year-old female Ansonia resident, was transferred to another hospital for further treatment where she is in stable condition. The investigation is ongoing, this appears to be an isolated incident and detectives are currently pursuing leads in the case. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to contact the police department at 203-735-1885 or anonymous tips can be left at Tip411 at the link below.https://www.tip411.com/tips/new?alert_group_id=21553

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