CT has 3rd highest COVID death rate in U.S.

Connecticut’s death rate from coronavirus is behind New Jersey and Massachusetts.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/CT-has-3rd-highest-COVID-death-rate-in-U-S-15764014.php

CT doctors want indoor dining, gyms closed as COVID cases surge

More than 40 Connecticut doctors and one nurse have sent a letter to Gov. Lamont, calling for indoor dining and gyms to be closed.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/coronavirus/article/CT-doctors-want-indoor-dining-gyms-closed-as-15764135.php

Groups craft statewide symposium on education in a post-pandemic world

The Bridgeport Public Education Fund and Connecticut Education Association team up to hold a Zoom-based symposium for parents, educators and others.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Groups-craft-statewide-symposium-on-education-in-15763926.php

Easton police extend hours for fingerprinting services

The department has changed its hours for fingerprinting services to better accommodate residents, police said on Monday.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/policereports/article/Easton-police-extend-hours-for-fingerprinting-15763527.php

Orange police: Vehicle stolen while driver put air in tires

A man’s vehicle was stolen while he was filling up his tires at Cumberland Farms on Boston Post Road on Saturday morning, police said.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/policereports/article/Orange-police-Vehicle-stolen-while-driver-put-15763319.php

Police: Pomfret man killed in Route 44 crash

A Pomfret man was killed in a crash on Route 44 late Saturday afternoon when he lost control of his car, police said.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/policereports/article/Police-Pomfret-man-killed-in-Route-44-crash-15763242.php

Police: 2 killed in Route 8 crash in Waterbury

Two people were killed in a crash on Route 8 in Waterbury on Sunday, police said.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/policereports/article/Police-2-killed-in-Route-8-crash-in-Waterbury-15763254.php

St. Vincent’s in Bridgeport expands COVID visitor restrictions

As COVID-19 cases continue to rise in the state, St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Bridgeport has expanded its restrictions on visitors.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/coronavirus/article/St-Vincent-s-expands-COVID-visitor-restrictions-15763163.php

CT police: DUI arrests down, fatal crashes up during Thanksgiving holiday weekend

State police said there were 29 DUI arrests and five fatal crashes in Connecticut during Thanksgiving holiday enforcement.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/CT-police-DUI-arrests-down-fatal-crashes-up-15763217.php

CT could reach 5K COVID-related deaths today

When the latest data is released Monday afternoon, it could show Connecticut eclipsing 5,000 COVID-related deaths since the start of the pandemic.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/coronavirus/article/CT-could-reach-5K-COVID-related-deaths-today-15763072.php

Experts: Transportation projects need direction to help CT economic recovery

To revitalize Connecticut’s economy in an inclusive fashion, experts say, lawmakers must embrace public transit services and the state’s transportation building program in equal measure.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Experts-Transportation-projects-need-direction-15762701.php

CT stopped commuting prison sentences before COVID. Advocates say it’s time to change.

The state Board of Pardons and Paroles, which has not commuted a sentence since 2019, is revising its policy and is not accepting applications.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/CT-stopped-commuting-prison-sentences-before-15762727.php

Easton EMS: Hurt bicyclist rescued from Trout Brook Valley Preserve

A bicyclist was taken to the hospital for treatment after suffering an injury at the land preserve in town.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Easton-EMS-Hurt-bicyclist-rescued-from-Trout-15762736.php

NWS: Damaging winds, heavy rain headed to CT

The National Weather Service says the storm will hit Connecticut Monday afternoon into the evening.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/weather/article/NWS-Damaging-winds-heavy-rain-headed-to-CT-15762528.php

Hartford police: Woman, 32, shot in the foot

The woman was found with a gunshot wound to the foot in the 500 block of Garden Street, police said.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/policereports/article/Hartford-police-Woman-32-shot-in-the-foot-15762587.php

Police: Car thieves nabbed after ‘extensive’ foot chase in Hartford

Two juveniles drove a stolen car about 75 miles from where it was taken in Massachusetts to Hartford, police said.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/policereports/article/Police-Car-thieves-nabbed-after-extensive-15762522.php

Ansonia police: Officers investigating Main Street crash

Ansonia police Lt. Patrick Lynch said it was a single-vehicle accident involving a motorcycle.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Ansonia-police-Officers-investigating-Main-15761934.php

Toys for Tots expects increased demand across the region

Although the need is expected to be greater this year because of the pandemic, getting the job done is expected to be tougher because of health restrictions, according to a press release.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Toys-for-Tots-expects-increased-demand-across-the-15761505.php

Scammer poses as Westport Fire Department

A scammer purporting to be inspecting fire extinguishers for the Westport Fire Department targeted a local business Saturday.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Scammer-poses-as-Westport-Fire-Department-15761076.php

Gale warning issued for CT, as heavy rain expected Monday

The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook, with a possibility of winds from the south gusting up to 45 to 55 miles per hour Monday.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Gale-warning-issued-for-CT-as-heavy-rain-15761051.php

Two-car collision reported on I-95 in Bridgeport

The right lane is closed, and congestion is building in the area.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Two-car-collision-reported-on-I-95-in-Bridgeport-15760109.php

Tony Hsieh, retired Zappos CEO, dies after New London house fire

Downtown Partnership spokesperson Megan Fazio told Hearst Connecticut Media that Hsieh died from injuries in a Nov. 18 fire in New London.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Tony-Hsieh-retired-Zappos-CEO-dies-after-New-15760066.php

Person trapped under vehicle closes NB I-95 side for hours

All northbound lanes were closed between exits 18 in Westport and 19 in Fairfield and reopened just before 1 p.m.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Person-trapped-under-vehicle-closes-NB-I-95-side-15759975.php

Reports: UK to approve COVID-19 vaccine next week

The Guardian newspaper reported hospitals have been told they could get the first doses of the Pfizer shot the week of Dec. 7, if it receives approval.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/coronavirus/article/Reports-UK-to-approve-COVID-19-vaccine-next-week-15759910.php

State Police: Motorcyclist killed on Route 67 collision in Southbury

SOUTHBURY — A 52-year-old motorcyclist was killed Friday evening in an accident involving a dump struck, State Police said.

According to the accident report, just before 7:30 p.m., the dump truck was traveling eastbound on Kettletown Road and the motorcycle was traveling southbound on Route 67 (Southford Road). The intersection is a short distance from I-84.

The two vehicles then “collided in the intersection,” according to Sgt. Brian Ness, of the Southbury Resident Trooper's office.

The motorcyclist — identified as Mark R. Kibby, of North Granby — was ejected from the motorcycle “and sustained serious life-threatening injuries.”

He “was transported to St. Mary's Hospital where he was later pronounced deceased,” Van Ness said.

A 52-year-old Holmes, N.Y. man, identified as the driver of the dump truck, according to the accident report, was not injured.

Troopers from the State Police CARS unit (accident reconstruction) investigated the crash.

The accident, being investigated by Trooper Brianna Critelli, remains open.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/policereports/article/State-Police-Motorcyclist-killed-on-Route-67-15759698.php

NWS ‘ramps up’ Monday forecast with winds between 50-70 mph

While no warnings or advisories have yet been posted, the National Weather Service issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook early Saturday morning.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/weather/article/NWS-ramps-up-Monday-forecast-with-winds-15759678.php

Police: Road to close for funeral procession of former Fairfield Fire Captain

Harry R. Ackley Sr. was born Sept. 2, 1943, according to his obituary. After graduating from Notre Dame High School, Ackley served aboard the USS Davidson, a destroyer-escort.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Police-Road-to-close-for-funeral-procession-of-15759234.php

Protesters rally outside Bridgeport council president’s house, demand police department be disbanded

More than two dozen protesters demanding the city defund the police rallied outside the home of Bridgeport’s city council president.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Protesters-rally-outside-Bridgeport-council-15758782.php

Lamont, state officials warn of fake COVID test sites; hospitalizations rise nationally

Bridgeport officials recently notified residents of a “popup” testing facility taking an overflow of patients near a supermarket on East Main Street.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Lamont-state-officials-warn-of-fake-COVID-test-15758612.php

Stratford man charged with beating, sexually assaulting woman

A Stratford man was in custody Friday after police said he allegedly beat, choked and sexually assaulted a woman in his home Thursday.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Stratford-man-charged-with-beating-sexually-15758453.php

Bridge work to cause slight reduction in Waterbury rail line service

Actual work of replacing the bridge is years away and the source of funding - estimated to cost $1,100,000,000 - has not been determined.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Bridge-work-to-cause-slight-reduction-in-15758448.php

CT State Police: 9 arrested on DUI charges during Thanksgiving enforcement

Connecticut State Police troopers have responded to more than 2,800 calls for service since 12:01 a.m. Wednesday.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/policereports/article/CT-State-Police-9-arrested-on-DUI-charges-during-15758249.php

NWS: Dry, mild weekend, followed by windy rainstorm

The National Weather Service says a strong low pressure system that is expected to develop Sunday will affect our weather Monday into Tuesday.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/weather/article/NWS-Dry-mild-weekend-followed-by-windy-15758204.php

Police: Retired Stamford police officer, 84, killed in Easton crash

Kenneth Lowman, 84, of Monroe, sustained fatal injuries in a crash on Route 59 in Easton on Tuesday, police said.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/policereports/article/Police-Retired-Stamford-police-officer-84-15757833.php

No injuries in Tolland rollover crash

Units said no one was injured in a rollover on Goose Lane Friday morning.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/policereports/article/No-injuries-in-Tolland-rollover-crash-15757553.php

Blumenthal pardons turkey named after Fauci

U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal joined Stew Leonard Jr. at the Newington store Wednesday to pardon the bird.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Blumenthal-pardons-turkey-named-after-Fauci-15756328.php

Wonderland at Roseville holiday display opens on Thanksgiving

A Fairfield home typically decked out in holiday decorations will still have a display this year — just a little bit different.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Wonderland-at-Roseville-holiday-display-opens-on-15756290.php

Fire officials: Naugatuck fire ‘rapidly’ spread

The fire started on the outside and quickly extended inside the home around 2 p.m. Wednesday, according to fire officials.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Fire-officials-Naugatuck-fire-rapidly-15755988.php

Search continues for puppy after owner killed in hit-and-run in Vernon

The search continues for the dog that was last seen walking with its owner before its owner was hit and killed by a driver Tuesday.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Search-continues-for-puppy-after-owner-killed-in-15755934.php

Hartford police: Juvenile arrested in stolen car

The car had been stolen out of Hartford, Lt. Paul Cicero said in a tweet sent Wednesday around 5:15 p.m.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Hartford-police-Juvenile-arrested-in-stolen-car-15755219.php

‘Hope and plenty to be grateful for’: Lamont emphasizes sacrifices in pandemic ahead of Thanksgiving

In a sweeping 568 word statement sent out Wednesday evening, the state’s Democratic governor acknowledged how nontraditional the year has been— and the lives taken by the virus.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Hope-and-plenty-to-be-grateful-for-Lamont-15755090.php

Here’s when the rain — and how much — will fall on Thanksgiving

Up to 1.5 inches is possible from New Haven to Stonington, up into Norwich, while other areas are in the half-inch to inch range.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/weather/article/Here-s-when-the-rain-and-how-much-will-15755066.php

Bridgeport inspectors will be checking on COVID-19 compliance

The Bridgeport Health Department will be sending out inspectors to make sure establishments are complying with COVID-19 regulations.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Bridgeport-inspectors-will-be-checking-on-15754436.php

Fairfield police warn residents of new phone scam

“Residents reported having received phone call from one of our officers, claiming they are the subject of arrest warrant,” police said.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/policereports/article/Fairfield-police-warn-residents-of-new-phone-scam-15754268.php

Several departments battle house fire in Naugatuck

Fire departments assisting with fighting the blaze were from Oxford, Middlebury, Beacon Falls and Waterbury.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Several-departments-battle-house-fire-in-Naugatuck-15754274.php

Latest traffic updates for Thanksgiving eve — usually one of the busiest travel days of year

Here are the latest accidents and road congestion that could slow you down before the holiday.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Latest-traffic-updates-for-Thanksgiving-eve-15754307.php

Police: 2 New Haven men killed in wrong-way crash on I-95 in Clinton

Police identified the two people killed in a wrong-way collision early Wednesday morning as New Haven residents.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/policereports/article/Police-2-New-Haven-men-killed-in-wrong-way-crash-15754164.php

Lamont: COVID hospitalization surge highest since spring

State health officials reported 1,872 new cases of COVID-19 with a daily positivity rate of just under 6 percent.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/coronavirus/article/Lamont-COVID-hospitalization-surge-highest-since-15754111.php

PD: Burglaries, larcenies, criminal mischief on the rise in New London

A 16-year-old was charged with third-degree criminal trespass and interfering with an officer, police said.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/policereports/article/PD-Burglaries-larcenies-criminal-mischief-on-15753841.php

Stratford Town Hall open by appointment only

Stratford has a case rate of 41 per 100,000 — well into the “red zone” for municipalities with rates of 15 or more per 100,000.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Stratford-Town-Hall-open-by-appointment-only-15753648.php

Lawyers fighting CT school mask mandate: What’s next, ‘space suits?’

The lawyers claim the state Department of Education does not have the authority to require all students to wear masks in schools.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/coronavirus/article/Lawyers-fighting-CT-school-mask-mandate-What-s-15753429.php

Lamont’s budget dilemma: Protecting transportation could worsen deficit

With big deficits looming, the governor is expected to propose significant spending cuts in February unless he tries to steer money away from transportation.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Lamont-s-budget-dilemma-Protecting-15753384.php

Local CT couple celebrate 60th wedding anniversary

Americo and Maria Paniccia, who were married at St. Raphael Roman Catholic Church in Bridgeport, celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on Nov. 19.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Local-CT-couple-to-celebrate-60th-wedding-15753193.php

Police: 1 killed, 2 seriously injured in Easton crash

One man died after a crash on Route 59 in Easton around 5 p.m. Tuesday, police said.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Police-1-killed-2-seriously-injured-in-Easton-15753235.php

Warrant: Ansonia man charged in $31K workers comp fraud

Joshua Good failed to disclose he was working while also receiving Temporary Total Disability benefits for more than two years, the chief state’s attorney said.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/policereports/article/Warrant-Ansonia-man-charged-in-31K-workers-comp-15753060.php

Meriden PD: Man on parole had gun in vehicle

Police said a man with an extensive criminal history had a gun in his vehicle during a traffic stop last week.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/policereports/article/Meriden-PD-Man-on-parole-had-gun-in-vehicle-15753048.php

State police recognize first CT trooper killed in line of duty 98 years ago

Connecticut State Police paid tribute on Wednesday to a trooper who died 98 years ago, marking the agency’s first line-of-duty death.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/policereports/article/State-police-recognize-first-CT-trooper-killed-in-15753074.php

Vernon police seek information in fatal pedestrian hit-and-run

The male victim was pronounced dead at the scene after being hit by a driver who fled, according to police.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/policereports/article/Vernon-police-seek-information-in-fatal-15753030.php

DOT: Tractor-trailer fire on I-95 in Westport causes traffic delays

A tractor-trailer fire on I-95 south in Westport has the right lane closed Wednesday morning.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/DOT-Tractor-trailer-fire-on-I-95-in-Westport-15752946.php

Feds: CT man pleads guilty to carrying gun while on supervised release

Rakeem Grant pleaded guilty to possession of a firearm and ammunition as a convicted felon Tuesday before U.S. District Judge Jeffrey A. Meyer.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Feds-CT-man-pleads-guilty-to-carrying-gun-while-15752479.php

CT cities see surge in seven-day average of COVID cases

Places like Bridgeport, Danbury, Hartford, New Haven and Stamford now have a rolling seven-day average of nearly 130 daily cases per 100,000 residents.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/coronavirus/article/CT-cities-see-surge-in-seven-day-average-of-COVID-15752635.php

Two new COVID cases reported in Westport schools

One case was reported at Saugatuck Elementary School, the other was at Bedford Middle School, the superintendent’s letter said.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Two-new-COVID-cases-reported-in-Westport-Schools-15752519.php

Manchester officials suspend restaurant’s permit amid COVID violations

“Despite repeated visits and re-education in September, October and November, the owner continued to openly violate the guidelines,” Billings said in an email.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Manchester-officials-suspend-restaurant-s-15752380.php

Most area TSA employees who tested positive for COVID are passenger screeners

There is no centralized protocol for when airport employees get tested and no central data repository.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Most-area-TSA-employees-who-tested-positive-for-15752330.php

CT opens fourth COVID recovery center to control nursing home outbreaks

Four facilities will offer nursing-home style care to COVID patients who typically live at long-term care facilities.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/coronavirus/article/CT-opens-fourth-COVID-recovery-center-as-nursing-15752166.php

Stratford schools going fully remote until December

The decision comes a day after members of the public and school board expressed misgivings about returning the town’s youngest students to in-person learning.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Stratford-schools-going-fully-remote-until-15751990.php

Lamont: Staffing, not supplies, a concern as COVID cases rise

The state reported 540 new cases of COVID-19 and 16 more hospitalizations on Tuesday.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/coronavirus/article/Lamont-Staffing-not-supplies-a-concern-as-15751829.php

Trumbull cop credited with rescuing alleged robbery victim

Police said a Trumbull police detective came to the aid of a female robbery victim in Bridgeport.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Trumbull-cop-credited-with-rescuing-alleged-15751764.php

Feds: CT man pleads guilty to child pornography charge

A 61-year-old Bristol man faces 5 to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty in federal court while he still faces state charges.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Feds-CT-man-pleads-guilty-to-child-pornography-15751881.php

Crash closes westbound I-91 lanes in Meriden

A crash on I-691 in Meriden has closed westbound lanes on Tuesday afternoon.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/policereports/article/Crash-on-I-691-in-Meriden-closes-lane-backs-up-15751642.php

Police: Crime ring stole $700K in powersports vehicles in New England

Troopers in Connecticut were involved in a months-long investigation into a theft ring that spanned several states.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/policereports/article/Police-Crime-ring-stole-700K-in-powersports-15751547.php

Police: 15 pot plants seized from Pomfret man’s property

State police said there might be more arrests after a 56-year-old Pomfret man was charged with growing marijuana.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Police-15-pot-plants-seized-from-Pomfret-man-s-15751478.php

MTA: Avoid traveling for Thanksgiving due to COVID risks

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority urged customers to adhere to advice from public health experts to avoid Thanksgiving and holiday travel

from News https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/MTA-Avoid-traveling-for-Thanksgiving-due-to-15751503.php

NWS: Moderate to heavy rain on Thanksgiving Day

The rain will continue most of Thanksgiving Day before starting to let up around 6 p.m.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/weather/article/NWS-Moderate-to-heavy-rain-on-Thanksgiving-Day-15751516.php

Vernon police: Missing kids believed to be together

Police said the two children were last seen Monday night.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/policereports/article/Vernon-police-Missing-kids-believed-to-be-15750530.php

City parent, New York attorney picked as new Bridgeport school board member

With 13 candidates, city school board selects Sosimo Fabian as its ninth member.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/City-parent-New-York-attorney-picked-as-new-15749674.php

Bridgeport official: Driver side-swiped 5 cars, hit tree

A driver was given a verbal warning after allegedly side-swiping five other vehicles before colliding with a tree.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/policereports/article/Bridgeport-official-Driver-side-swiped-5-cars-15750249.php

Smoke alarm alerts Bridgeport homeowner to basement fire

A fire in a Memory Lane home early Tuesday morning was contained to the basement.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Smoke-alarm-alerts-Bridgeport-homeowner-to-15750191.php

Westport schools report four new COVID cases

Three of the cases were found at Staples High School, Scarice said. Of those, two were confirmed Sunday, while one was confirmed on Monday.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Westport-schools-report-four-new-COVID-cases-15749678.php

Police: Two shot in Bridgeport

Bridgeport’s Shot Spotter system registered gunfire on Seaview Avenue around 7:15 p.m., according to Scott Appleby, the city’s director of emergency management.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Police-Two-shot-in-Bridgeport-15749677.php

Fairfield school district reports 15 new cases across schools

FAIRFIELD — Fairfield Public Schools announced 15 new coronavirus cases across the district in a notification to the community shared on Board of Education member, Jessica Gerber’s Facebook page.

Here are which schools have reported new cases and how many:

Fairfield Ludlowe High School: 1

Fairfield Woods Middle School: 1

Roger Ludlowe Middle School: 6

Tomlinson Middle School: 3

Dwight Elementary School: 1

McKinley Elementary School: 2

Stratfield Elementary School: 1

The district completed contact tracing, and any close contacts are in quarantine, according to the alert. None of the schools are closing. Officials say health and safety protocols were followed in collaboration with Sands Cleary, director of the Fairfield Health Department, and Nursing Supervisor, Jill Mitchell.

“The safety of our community is our priority. We are monitoring this situation closely and will continue to keep you informed of any changes or additional information,” said Fairfield Superintendent of Schools, Mike Cummings and Angelus Papageorge, the district COVID-19 health and safety compliance liaison.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Fairfield-school-district-reports-15-new-cases-15749605.php

Westport police searching for missing teen

Gerlyne Springer was reported missing from her residence in the Saugatuck area of town around 5:30 p.m., Sunday, police said.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Westport-police-searching-for-missing-teen-15749534.php

49 mayors including Ganim meet (virtually) with Biden and Harris

BRIDGEPORT — A group of 49 mayors from around the country, including city Mayor Joe Ganim, met virtually with President-Elect Joe Biden and Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris on Monday.

Biden and Harris joined a video call with the U.S. Conference of Mayors, an organization of municipal leaders, to discuss how to confront the COVID-19 pandemic, the mayor’s office said in a press release.

Ganim is a member of the organization’s advisory board, according to the conference’s website.

The meeting also discussed “critical issues facing the country, states and cities with the related economic crisis,” the news release said.

Biden and Harris joined the conference from a theater in downtown Wilmington, Del., the Associated Press reported.

“This means a lot to Bridgeport and many other cities in Connecticut that we are seeing such quick engagement with a transition meeting hosted by President-elect Biden and Vice President-elect Harris,” Ganim said in a statement. “Discussions included everything from response to COVID, COVID relief, social and criminal justice, to improving infrastructure in cities across the country.”

The mayor’s office listed expanding testing, preparing to distribute vaccines, reopening schools and economic relief as other key points.

Bridgeport reported 421 new cases over the weekend, according to the state’s data released Monday. Two more deaths were reported, bringing the total to 169.

Biden told the group of mayors the “quality of life falls on your shoulders,” and that working with local officials and getting their input would be “a priority for me as president,” the Associated Press reported.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/49-mayors-including-Ganim-meet-virtually-with-15749556.php

Easton and Redding schools shift to remote learning

Easton and Redding schools shift to remote learning until Dec. 4 the earliest.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/coronavirus/article/Easton-and-Redding-schools-shift-to-remote-15749320.php

Police look for missing teen from Waterford

Police issued a silver alert for a 16-year-old boy who went missing from Waterford Country School on Saturday.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Police-look-for-missing-teen-from-Waterford-15749155.php

CT reports 5K new COVID cases as nursing home deaths again on rise

There were more than 5,000 new COVID cases reported over the weekend with a positivity rate of 4.8 percent.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/coronavirus/article/CT-reports-5K-new-COVID-cases-as-nursing-home-15748903.php

Man held for allegedly trying to burn down strip club

The son of a former Bridgeport mayor was being held on bond after police said he allegedly tried to burn down a strip club.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Man-held-for-allegedly-trying-to-burn-down-strip-15748765.php

Hamden landscaper arraigned in Trumbull mall robbery

A Hamden man is being held on $800,000 bond for allegedly robbing a Trumbull mall store followed by a 6-hour standoff with police.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Hamden-landscaper-arraigned-in-Trumbull-mall-15748716.php

School unions want in-person learning to end unless demands are met

Frustrated by what they say is an inconsistent response to a growing health crisis, unions representing 60,000 school employees want remote learning through mid-January.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/School-unions-want-in-person-learning-to-end-15748669.php

Hartford PD: Drug stash, gun seized during parole check

Officers seized 430 bags of heroin/fentanyl, 11 grams of crack cocaine and $9,436 suspected profit from illegal drug sales.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/policereports/article/Hartford-PD-Drug-stash-gun-seized-during-parole-15748474.php

CT State Police to target aggressive, unsafe drivers during holiday weekend

State police will still be patrolling the state’s highways during the holiday weekend.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/policereports/article/CT-State-Police-to-target-aggressive-unsafe-15748316.php

Tractor-trailer spin-out closed lanes on I-95 in Bridgeport

A jackknifed tractor-trailer closed three lanes of I-95 south in Bridgeport Monday morning.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/policereports/article/Tractor-trailer-spin-out-closed-lanes-on-I-95-in-15748017.php

FD: Monroe condo fire contained to kitchen

Monroe firefighters contained a fire in a condo unit to the kitchen Saturday night.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/FD-Monroe-condo-fire-contained-to-kitchen-15748121.php

Bridgeport woman hit by car, seriously injured in Fairfield

The woman suffered severe injuries when she was struck by near Fairfield Town Hall, remained in critical condition Sunday.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Bridgeport-woman-hit-by-car-seriously-injured-in-15746463.php

Feds: CT felon faces 15 years to life in prison for drug trafficking mill

An East Hartford man who previously served time in federal prison on a drug offense again faces federal prison time for narcotics distribution.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/policereports/article/Feds-CT-felon-faces-15-years-to-life-in-prison-15747411.php

DOT: Crash closes Route 15 north in Meriden for hours

A two-vehicle crash closed Route 15 north in Meriden between exits 68N and 68W for hours Monday morning.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/policereports/article/DOT-Crash-closes-Route-15-north-in-Meriden-15747328.php

U.S. Rep. Joe Courtney tests positive for COVID-19

Courtney said he was inadvertently exposed to someone who later tested positive to the virus, and has been self-isolating since learning of it.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/U-S-Rep-Joe-Courtney-tests-positive-for-COVID-19-15746839.php

Bridgeport: Police investigating hit-and-run

Authorities said hit-and-run was at the intersection of Barnum and Seaview avenues.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Bridgeport-Police-investigating-hit-and-run-15746780.php

Bridgeport police respond to reported Barnun Avenue stabbing

Authorities said the victim is reported to have been stabbed in the hand.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Bridgeport-police-respond-to-reported-Barnun-15746743.php

Stratford: Firefighters battle blaze at Mill Pond Circle

Stratford Fire Department in an online post advised people to use caution when in the area.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Stratford-Firefighters-battle-blaze-at-Mill-Pond-15746504.php

Suspect in August murders in CT arrested

The shootings occurred in Manchester on Aug. 4. A 24-year-old man and 20-year-old woman were killed.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Suspect-in-August-murders-in-CT-arrested-15746249.php

Off-peak fares will be in effect for Thanksgiving weekend

No early getaway trains will be running Wednesday.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Off-peak-fares-will-be-in-effect-for-Thanksgiving-15745897.php

Looks like it will be a gray, rainy week ahead

Thanksgiving week starts with cloudy skies in Connecticut, with rain developing Sunday afternoon.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Looks-like-it-will-be-a-gray-rainy-week-ahead-15745895.php

Analysts: Lamont, lawmakers face $4.3 billion gap in next two-year state budget

State officials are facing almost $4.3 billion in red ink in the next two-year budget, due largely to the coronavirus-induced recession, according to a new report Friday from nonpartisan analysts.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Analysts-Lamont-lawmakers-face-4-3-billion-gap-15744318.php

Police: Pedestrian dies after vehicle accident in Trumbull

A sedan hit 57-year-old Lisa Cimmino, of Trumbull, while she walked on the road, the release read, and she died shortly after 5 p.m. Friday.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Police-Pedestrian-dies-after-vehicle-accident-in-15745280.php

Report: Officials find stolen vehicle containing baby

The vehicle was at a Dixwell Avenue gas station when someone snatched it during the morning, and police are looking into the incident, according to WTNH.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Report-Officials-find-stolen-vehicle-containing-15745225.php

Yale study: Success of vaccine depends on public confidence, other factors

A quality drug will not bring an end to the coronavirus alone, researchers say.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Yale-study-Success-of-vaccine-depends-on-public-15745114.php

Police: 41-year-old pedestrian struck and killed on Waterbury street

Lt. David Silverio said police were called to Chase Avenue shortly after 9 p.m. for a report of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/policereports/article/Police-41-year-old-pedestrian-struck-and-killed-15744709.php

Two state troopers hurt after vehicle rear-ends cruiser on I-91

The troopers had stopped to help the driver of a disabled vehicle on the side of the highway near Exit 25 in Wethersfield.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/policereports/article/Two-state-troopers-hurt-after-vehicle-rear-ends-15744717.php

COVID in Connecticut: Live updates and the latest information

As COVID-19 cases continue to surge in Connecticut, here is what you need to know.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/coronavirus/article/COVID-in-Connecticut-Live-updates-and-the-latest-15730582.php

Police: Man taken into custody after standoff, armed robbery at Trumbull mall

The suspect in an armed robbery at the Zales jewelry store inside the Westfield Trumbull Mall was cornered by police in Bridgeport.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/policereports/article/Police-Man-taken-into-custody-after-standoff-15744601.php

‘It doesn’t discriminate’: 100K confirmed COVID cases hit all ages in CT

Chris Tillett, Melissa Castiglia and Jamar Greene have been touched by COVID and urge others to change their behaviors to help stop the spread of the illness.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/coronavirus/article/It-doesn-t-discriminate-100K-confirmed-15744539.php

Here’s how the 100,000 CT COVID-19 cases stack up

Connecticut hit 40,000 cases by Memorial Day, then hit the skids, thankfully, adding only 15,000 more positive tests by the middle of September.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/coronavirus/article/Here-s-how-the-100-000-CT-COVID-19-cases-stack-15744154.php

UConn marks last day of in-person classes for semester

UConn is having students complete the last two weeks of the semester after Thanksgiving break remotely and off campus.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/UConn-marks-last-day-of-in-person-classes-for-15744094.php

Police: Standoff in Bridgeport following reported robbery, shooting at Trumbull mall

City police are attempting to negotiate a suspect out of a car following a reported robbery and possible shooting the the Westfield Trumbull mall.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Police-Standoff-in-Bridgeport-following-reported-15744045.php

Bridgeport councilman wins ruling, can open package store

A Bridgeport councilman has won a six-year battle to open a liquor store in the city’s North End.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Bridgeport-councilman-wins-ruling-can-open-15743936.php

CT police department warns of COVID-19 mailer fraud

Canton police said residents should be on the lookout for COVID-19-related scams after a resident there received what they believe is a fraudulent mailer.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/CT-police-department-warns-of-COVID-19-mailer-15743968.php

Bridgeport officials warn of ‘illegal unregulated’ COVID test site

Anyone who used the COVID-19 testing site on East Main Street near Gala Foods in Bridgeport should get in contact with the Department of Public Health

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/coronavirus/article/Bridgeport-officials-warn-of-illegal-15743587.php

Fairfield officials allegedly covered up contamination, cost of cleanup, court documents state

On Friday, former Fairfield Director of Public Works Joseph Michelangelo became the fifth town official to surrender to new criminal charges in the case.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Fairfield-officials-allegedly-covered-up-15743268.php

To fill teaching gaps, CT turns to college students

The state has unveiled a program to get Connecticut college students already planning a teaching career into the classroom quicker.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/To-fill-teaching-gaps-CT-turns-to-college-15743302.php

As COVID surges, Eversource stops disconnections through holidays

Eversource on Friday announced it would not shut off service to customers who establish payment plans.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/As-COVID-surges-Eversource-stops-disconnections-15743303.php

Naugatuck police: 666 grams of fentanyl seized during drug bust

Naugatuck police said two people were charged in connection with drug sales in Waterbury and Naugatuck.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/policereports/article/Naugatuck-police-666-grams-of-fentanyl-seized-15743423.php

Stratford police identify man killed in shooting

The shooting is under investigation and no arrests have been made.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Stratford-police-identify-man-killed-in-shooting-15742751.php

Police: Driver ‘threw’ state trooper from truck during traffic stop

A Naugatuck man accused of driving “erratically” was apprehended Thursday night after trying to flee a traffic stop on I-84.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/policereports/article/Police-Driver-threw-state-trooper-from-15742823.php

Lamont: ‘COVID cloud’ coming as CT on verge of 100K cases

While preparing for the worst to come, Gov. Ned Lamont said the state is better prepared now than the start of the pandemic.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/coronavirus/article/Lamont-warns-of-COVID-cloud-as-CT-on-verge-15742663.php

COVID school closures before restaurant restrictions is ‘backwards,’ former FDA head Scott Gottlieb says

The Westport resident and former FDA commissioner said officials should keep schools open for as long as possible.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/coronavirus/article/COVID-school-closures-before-restaurant-15742482.php

Stratford Library unveils ‘inspiring and thought-provoking’ anti-racism exhibit

The outdoor exhibit, “The Power of Diverse Voices,” is a project of the library board’s newly formed anti-racism committee.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Stratford-Library-unveils-inspiring-and-15742146.php

‘Growing stronger each day:’ CT child recovering after allegedly shot by mother

A GoFundMe page has been created to support the Bell family after a shooting killed one family member and wounded another.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Growing-stronger-each-day-CT-child-15741987.php

Police: Man, 22, killed as suspects tried to break into Waterbury apartment

One person was fatally wounded in a Waterbury apartment shooting Thursday night, police said.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/policereports/article/Police-Man-22-killed-as-suspects-tried-to-15742009.php

Lamont to retailers: Control ‘black COVID cloud’ on Black Friday

Gov. Ned Lamont pleaded with retailers to help him help them this holiday season, ensuring shoppers do not crowd stores in violation of COVID-19 rules.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/coronavirus/article/Lamont-warns-retailers-of-Black-COVID-cloud-15741330.php

Stratford police investigating homicide

In a brief email, Stratford police Capt. Frank Eannotti said the invesigation is ongoing but had no further comment.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Stratford-police-investigating-homicide-15741230.php

UConn dean: ‘Off-campus gatherings’ amid nice weather caused COVID clusters

UConn officials reported 40 new cases among students living off-campus on Wednesday, and on Thursday, 18 more cases emerged off campus.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/UConn-dean-Off-campus-gatherings-amid-nice-15741225.php

The CDC changed its mind about students being safer in school, but CT officials have not

Despite new CDC guidance, Connecticut officials say it is safer for kids to be in school than not.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/coronavirus/article/The-CDC-changed-its-mind-about-students-being-15740821.php

Bridgeport man fearing COVID reinfection denied release from jail

U.S. District Court Judge Kari Dooley said Shakale Brantley, charged in a 2018 Bridgeport homicide, “remains a danger to the community.”

from News https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Bridgeport-man-fearing-COVID-reinfection-denied-15740682.php

CT reports 2K more COVID cases, nearly 7% daily positivity rate

As Connecticut will soon surpass 100,000 COVID cases, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued a holiday travel warning and revised its guidance on schools.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/coronavirus/article/CT-reports-2K-more-COVID-cases-nearly-7-daily-15740569.php

Contaminated soil case expands with new arrests of former Fairfield officials

More Fairfield town officials have been charged as the investigation into the alleged dumping of contaminated soil continues.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Contaminated-soil-case-expands-with-new-arrests-15740355.php

DOT: Crash closes Route 8 south in Waterbury

Route 8 south is closed between exits 36 and 34 because of a one-vehicle accident Thursday.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/policereports/article/DOT-Crash-closes-Route-8-south-in-Waterbury-15740164.php

Report: Most of New Haven and Litchfield counties out of the drought

U.S. Drought Monitor’s report said 43 percent of Connecticut has no drought conditions — a more than 12 percent improvement from last week.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Report-Most-of-New-Haven-and-Litchfield-counties-15740169.php

Former Western CSU administrator named interim president of system

Provost Jane McBride Gates has been named as interim president of the Connecticut State College and University system while the search for a permanent leader is underway.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Former-Western-CSU-administrator-named-interim-15740042.php

NWS: CT temperatures to rise 40 degrees after record lows

At 18 degrees Thursday morning, Danbury broke a record-low temperature set in 2014.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/weather/article/NWS-CT-temperatures-to-rise-40-degrees-after-15739946.php

Police: 3 pipe bombs found this year near Meriden bridge

The bomb squad checked the waters near Red Bridge on Thursday to make sure there were no other devices in the area.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/policereports/article/Police-3-pipe-bombs-found-this-year-near-Meriden-15739965.php

FD: Fairfield firefighter briefly trapped during ‘dangerous, stubborn’ fire

Firefighters from Fairfield and surrounding areas battled a fire on Bloomfield Drive in Fairfield Wednesday night.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/FD-Fairfield-firefighter-briefly-trapped-during-15739656.php

Map: These CT schools have closed due to COVID

As COVID cases continue to climb in Connecticut, more school districts are switching to distance learning for an extended period.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/coronavirus/article/Map-These-CT-schools-have-closed-due-to-COVID-15739083.php

Feds: Waterbury man processed, packaged narcotics for drug ring

A Waterbury man will spend more than seven years in federal prison for his role in a drug trafficking ring, according to authorities.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/policereports/article/Feds-Waterbury-man-processed-packaged-narcotics-15739094.php

Feds: Bridgeport felon admits to having gun in New Haven

A Bridgeport man faces up to 10 years in prison on a federal gun offense, officials said.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/policereports/article/Feds-Bridgeport-felon-admits-to-having-gun-in-15739048.php

Feds: Waterbury man gets prison for role in heroin trafficking

A Waterbury man will spend 66 months in federal prison for his role in drug trafficking in and around the Brass City.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/policereports/article/Feds-Waterbury-man-gets-prison-for-role-in-15739061.php

Officials: Eighth CT prison inmate dies from COVID complications

The 45-year-old man had been transferred from the Osborn Correctional Institution to an outside hospital for treatment on Oct. 15, officials said Wednesday.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/coronavirus/article/Officials-Eighth-CT-inmate-dies-from-COVID-15738548.php

Shooting victim reported at Bridgeport hospital

No further information was available on where the incident occurred or the extent of the person’s injuries, police said.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Shooting-victim-reported-at-Bridgeport-hospital-15738334.php

Fairfield schools recommends parents drive kids after 3 new COVID cases reported

“Students may still need to be quarantined if they are identified as having close contact on the bus, as defined by the CDC,” a letter to parents said.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Fairfield-schools-recommends-parents-drive-kids-15738249.php

CT, other Northeast states, encourage testing for college students ahead of Thanksgiving break

“College students returning from highly infected states could accelerate the spread of COVID in Connecticut,” a prepared statement from Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont said.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/CT-other-Northeast-states-encourage-testing-for-15738092.php

CT reports more than 2,000 new virus cases, nearly 6% positivity

The new cases were found out of 34,135 new tests, bringing the daily positivity rate to 5.98 percent, the state’s data shows.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/coronavirus/article/CT-reports-more-than-2-000-new-virus-cases-15737622.php

In Photos: A pilgrim and a turkey collect donations for Valley Food Bank

Dressed as a pilgrim, Dr. Bruce Sofferman braved the cold and wind to collect Thanksgiving food donations on Wednesday.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/In-Photos-A-pilgrim-and-a-turkey-collect-15737358.php

Police: CT man arrested 3 times this year for public indecency

Naugatuck police said Francis Scott Keen is a registered sex offender who was arrested this week for the third time this year on similar charges.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/policereports/article/Police-CT-man-arrested-3-times-this-year-for-15737501.php

Bradley airport to offer second COVID testing site

The new drive-thru testing site will open Monday and will be available daily from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/coronavirus/article/Bradley-Airport-to-offer-second-COVID-testing-site-15736923.php

St. Vincent’s restricting emergency department visitors

On Wednesday, St. Vincent’s Medical Center began restricting visitors to its emergency department.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/coronavirus/article/St-Vincent-s-restricting-emergency-department-15736935.php

CT brewery limits service to curbside pickup after COVID case

The New England Brewing Company has closed for cleaning after an employee tested positive for the coronavirus this week.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/coronavirus/article/CT-brewery-limits-service-to-curbside-pickup-15736971.php

AG warns CT business owners of companies seeking erroneous fees for annual reports

State agencies have received more than 100 complaints in the past week about unofficial mailers, Attorney General William Tong said.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/AG-warns-CT-business-owners-of-companies-seeking-15736631.php

Analysis: Dog walking increases odds of catching COVID by 78 percent

Research suggests you are 78 percent more likely to catch COVID if you regularly walk a dog.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Analysis-Dog-walking-increases-odds-of-catching-15736529.php

Here’s how much UConn said it will spend testing students for COVID

UConn extended contracts with three testing labs to provide as many as 65,000 additional COVID tests in the spring of 2021.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Here-s-how-much-UConn-said-it-will-spend-15736391.php

No more waiting: Small claims cases to go online rather than to court

With small claims cases backing up because of the pandemic, those filed on or after Dec. 1 will be eligible for an online dispute resolution pilot program.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/No-more-waiting-Small-claims-cases-to-go-online-15736448.php

Police: Naugatuck business damaged, vandalized during break-in

A local business was broken into and marked with graffiti this week, police said.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/policereports/article/Police-Naugatuck-business-damaged-vandalized-15736263.php

CT police dog to receive bullet, stab protective vest

Another Connecticut State Police dog is getting a bullet and stab protective vest.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/policereports/article/CT-police-dog-to-receive-bullet-stab-protective-15736284.php

Report: CT adult prison system is no place for minors

The Office of the Child Advocate released a report, examining the conditions of confinement for youth and young adults up to age 21 at state facilities.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Report-CT-adult-prison-system-is-no-place-for-15735949.php

Fall firearms deer hunting season begins in CT

The fall firearms deer hunting season opened Wednesday across Connecticut, according to state officials.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Fall-firearms-deer-hunting-season-begins-in-CT-15735952.php

Life member of Haddam Volunteer Fire Company dies at 79

Erwin “Birdy” Burr Jr died last week at his home with his wife by his side.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Life-member-of-Haddam-Volunteer-Fire-Company-dies-15735894.php

Police: Pedestrian killed in New London accident

Police say the man was hit by a vehicle in the area of Broad and Channing streets on Monday.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/policereports/article/Police-Pedestrian-killed-in-New-London-accident-15735814.php

FBI: Suspect in Fairfield County bank robberies captured

The Connecticut bank robberies include those in Fairfield, Norwalk, Westport, Shelton and Danbury, federal authorities said.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/policereports/article/FBI-Suspect-in-Fairfield-County-bank-robberies-15735410.php

Feds: Man stole rims off luxury vehicles at CT dealerships

Police departments from Shelton, Milford, Waterbury, Stonington, Vernon and Darien worked with the FBI on the case.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/policereports/article/Feds-Man-stole-rims-off-luxury-vehicles-at-CT-15735442.php

Officials: 9 new virus cases in Fairfield schools include three bus drivers

The three bus drivers who tested positive served routes at Fairfield Warde, Roger Ludlowe and Timothy Dwight Elementary schools, the message said.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Officials-9-new-virus-cases-in-Fairfield-schools-15735204.php

Officials: 9 new virus cases in Fairfield schools include three bus drivers

The three bus drivers who tested positive served routes at Fairfield Warde, Roger Ludlowe and Timothy Dwight Elementary schools, the message said.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Officials-9-new-virus-cases-in-Fairfield-schools-15735204.php

UConn reports 24 new virus cases

Eleven new cases were found among students living on campus at Storrs, along with 11 new cases off campus.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/UConn-reports-24-new-virus-cases-15735072.php

CT Mental health services commissioner tests positive for virus

The agency released cumulative data from the pandemic showing 87 inpatients and 160 agency staff members have tested positive for the illness since March 1.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/CT-Mental-health-services-commissioner-tests-15734954.php

Test positive for COVID? Your case is not immediately logged in new app

More than 1,700 new COVID-19 cases were reported statewide on Tuesday as the seven-day positivity rate dropped slightly to 5.3 percent.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/coronavirus/article/Test-positive-for-COVID-Your-case-is-not-15734973.php

Red Cross warns of Thanksgiving fire hazards

The American Red Cross is offering safety tips for a safe Thanksgiving — and they don’t involve masks or social distancing.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Red-Cross-warns-of-Thanksgiving-fire-hazards-15734300.php

Former charter school director charged with kidnapping women

The former head of a charter school company that worked in Bridgeport has been charged with kidnapping women in 1984.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Former-charter-school-director-charged-with-15734309.php

Former charter school director charged with kidnapping women

The former head of a charter school company that worked in Bridgeport has been charged with kidnapping women in 1984.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Former-charter-school-director-charged-with-15734309.php

FD: Monroe chimney fire contained without damaging home

Monroe firefighters quickly extinguished a chimney fire on Sunday, preventing any damage to the home, officials said.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/FD-Monroe-chimney-fire-contained-without-15734090.php

NWS: Expect to feel coldest temperatures since February

A brisk northwest wind Wednesday will make it feel like 21 degrees along the coast and in the teens in northern Connecticut, the NWS said.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/weather/article/NWS-Expect-to-feel-coldest-temperatures-since-15734110.php

What does the new payroll tax mean for Connecticut employees?

Connecticut employees will see a few more dollars taken out of their paychecks starting in January.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/What-does-the-new-payroll-tax-mean-for-15733734.php

DOT: ‘Police activity’ closes Merritt Parkway north in Trumbull

An area of the Merritt Parkway was closed Tuesday morning for unspecified “police activity.”

from News https://www.ctpost.com/policereports/article/DOT-Police-activity-closes-Merritt-Parkway-15733629.php

Meriden police release new photo in fatal hit-and-run case

Police continue to investigate a fatal hit-and-run involving a pedestrian earlier this month.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/policereports/article/Meriden-police-release-new-photo-in-fatal-15733642.php

Westport chamber: Dine earlier to help restaurants facing COVID curfew

The Westport Chamber of Commerce announced “Restaurant Savings Time — Dine Earlier,” an initiative to support eateries.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/coronavirus/article/Westport-chamber-Dine-earlier-to-help-15733612.php

Analysis: Your chances of catching COVID on Thanksgiving

Researchers have put together a tool to estimate your likelihood of being exposed to someone infected with the coronavirus.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Analysis-Your-chances-of-catching-COVID-on-15733589.php

When will power be restored? Eversource reports more than 1,500 outages

More than 1,500 Eversource customers are still without power in Connecticut on Tuesday.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/weather/article/When-will-power-be-restored-Eversource-reports-15733027.php

Stop & Shop to offer free COVID vaccines when available

Once a COVID-19 vaccine has been approved for use in the U.S., customers at Stop & Shop will be able to get one for free.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/coronavirus/article/Stop-Shop-to-offer-free-COVID-vaccines-when-15733123.php

Police: Torrington man charged in ‘violent’ Hartford carjacking

Two victims and the suspect were injured in the carjacking and crash in Hartford on Sunday, police said.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/policereports/article/Police-Torrington-man-charged-in-violent-15732875.php

DOT: Overturned tractor-trailer closes part of I-95 in Fairfield

Traffic is backed up for miles after a tractor-trailer rollover that has congested traffic on Interstate 95 north Tuesday morning.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/policereports/article/Overturned-tractor-trailer-closes-part-of-I-95-in-15732732.php

Feds: Stratford drug distributor sentenced to prison

A former Stratford resident will spend more than three years in prison on federal charges.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/policereports/article/Feds-Stratford-drug-distributor-sentenced-to-15732794.php

Derby City Hall will open Tuesday, library remains closed

DERBY — City Hall will open to the public Tuesday but the library has reverted to curb side pick up.

The two decision were made after employees tested positive for the COVID-19 virus in recent days.

“Both buildings were closed Monday and underwent a complete cleaning and sanitizing,” Mayor Richard Dziekan said Monday afternoon. “We had no new reported COVID-19 infection among City Hall employees beyond the two we reported.”

City Hall will be open to the public for its regular 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. business hours Tuesday.

“We’ll be taking the temperatures of all City Hall employees as they report to work,” the mayor said. “We won’t be doing that for the public but they will be asked to stay in the hallways while conducting their business.”

The mayor said the library will not be serving patrons in their buildings. Instead the public is asked to reserve any items online and arrange for curbside pickup.

“We’re doing everything we’re supposed to be doing,” said Dziekan, who fought off a COVID-19 infection last month. “We’re fogging the buildings, cleaning all the touch points, but we can’t monitor what people do on the outside. Unfortunately, COVID is spiking everywhere.”

Derby, like all of the other Valley municipalities, is red-listed by the state. That means at least 15 of every 100,000 people are infected with COVID-19.

Online services are available through the city’s website www.derbyct.gov.

In other Valley news, Ansonia Superintendent...

from News https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Derby-City-Hall-will-open-Tuesday-library-15731798.php

St. Vincent’s sponsors webinar of fall prevention

Falls are the leading cause of injury in those 65; St. Vincent’s Medical Center is hosting a webinar on preventing falls and fall-related problems.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/St-Vincent-s-sponsors-webinar-of-fall-15731366.php

She allegedly stole money while working as a home health aide. Now she’s going to prison.

A plea deal in the case calls for a 15-year prison sentence to be suspended after a minimum of 18 months and a maximum of eight years.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/She-allegedly-stole-money-while-working-as-a-home-15731464.php

Last Bridgeport police excessive force settlement awaits approval

The Bridgeport city council is expected to approve the final settlement in the 2017 police excessive force case.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Last-Bridgeport-police-excessive-force-settlement-15731403.php

Analysis: Most people did not spend COVID stimulus

A study shows that most people either saved or used their federal stimulus money to pay down debt.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Analysis-Most-people-did-not-spend-COVID-stimulus-15730761.php

COVID in Connecticut: Live updates and the latest information

As COVID-19 cases continue to surge in Connecticut, here is what you need to know.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/coronavirus/article/COVID-in-Connecticut-Live-updates-and-the-latest-15730582.php

Beardsley Park in Bridgeport closed due to storm debris

Beardsley Park in Bridgeport is closed Monday because of storm debris after strong winds pulled down trees and tree limbs.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/weather/article/Beardsley-Park-in-Bridgeport-closed-due-to-storm-15730565.php

Homeownership changing face of some CT urban areas, residents say

An increase in homeownership in some Connecticut urban areas have helped reduce crime and clean up neighborhoods, residents have observed.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Homeownership-changing-face-of-some-CT-urban-15730369.php

Lamont: Governors planning COVID policy for college students returning home

Gov. Ned Lamont said he spoke with other governors in the region about a uniform policy for college students returning home for the holidays.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/coronavirus/article/Lamont-Governors-planning-COVID-policy-for-15730202.php

Stratford Schools call its youngest students back to class

Despite rising COVID cases, Stratford brings kindergarten and first graders back to school four days a week

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Stratford-Schools-call-its-youngest-students-back-15730177.php

Can you get COVID twice? It’s possible, but experts say it’s ‘quite rare’

There have only been a handful of reported COVID reinfections worldwide, but health experts say the second infection has often been worse than the original.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/coronavirus/article/Can-you-get-COVID-twice-It-s-possible-but-15729932.php

CT woman accused of shooting 2 kids to appear in court Monday

A Terryville woman accused of shooting two children, killing one of them, in her home Friday night is scheduled to make her first court appearance.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/policereports/article/CT-woman-accused-of-shooting-2-kids-to-appear-in-15729963.php

Storm damage closes Sherwood Island State Park in Westport

There are still more than 800 Eversource customers in Westport without power Monday morning.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/weather/article/Storm-damage-closes-Sherwood-Island-State-Park-in-15730051.php

More than 20,000 still without power in CT after storms

More than 20,000 Eversource customers are still without power Monday morning after storms hit the area Sunday night.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/weather/article/More-than-20-000-still-without-power-in-CT-after-15729864.php

COVID infections force Derby to close City Hall, library Monday

DERBY — City Hall and the Public Library will be closed Monday because of COVID-19 infections.

Mayor Richard Dziekan ordered the buildings closed after positive tests came back for employees.

“We’re doing everything we’re supposed to be doing,” said Dziekan,who fought off a COVID-19 infection last month. “We’re fogging the buildings, cleaning all the touch points, but we can’t monitor what people do on the outside. Unfortunately, COVID is spiking everywhere.”

Dziekan said another City Hall employee tested positive over the weekend and test results are pending on a third.

“We’re urging everyone who had contact with these people to get tested,” Dziekan said on Sunday night.

Depending on how many more positive tests come back will determine whether City Hall will open the rest of the week, he said.

“We may have to tell everyone to work remotely,” he said. “I’ll know better tomorrow.”

Town/City Clerk Marc Garofalo said his office will be available to funeral homes and will process land records received via mail or place in the outside drop box located on the parking lot side of the building to the right of the entry door.

He urged anyone needing a fast response to email his office.

Online services will be available through the city’s website www.derbyct.gov.

Garofalo, who served four terms as the city’s mayor, said City Hall staffers will be working remotely and checking voice and emails throughout the day

“We regret any inconvenience but want our staff, customers, volunteers and...

from News https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/COVID-infections-force-Derby-to-close-City-Hall-15729450.php

Testani: Bridgeport Public School closed Monday due to ‘staffing concerns’

All Bridgeport Public Schools will be closed Monday because of staffing concerns after switching to remote learning early.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Testani-Bridgeport-Public-School-closed-Monday-15729259.php

Hartford police: 2 shot outside Taco Bell, person of interest detained

Police are investigating a shooting and have detained one person in Hartford on Sunday.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/policereports/article/Hartford-police-2-shot-outside-Taco-Bell-person-15729228.php

Police: 1 wounded in Bridgeport stabbing

Bridgeport police responded to a reported stabbing near Fremont and Yale streets late Sunday afternoon.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/policereports/article/Police-1-wounded-in-Bridgeport-stabbing-15729119.php

CT officials urge students to get COVID test, quarantine before Thanksgiving

College students should get tested for COVID-19 before heading home for Thanksgiving and quarantine for 14 days, according to guidance issued by the Connecticut Department of Public Health.

The guidance, issued to colleges around the state, recommends students “quarantine away from their families for 14 days before mingling or socializing with family members in their home environment.” The quarantine can occur at college or upon arriving home.

It’s recommended students get tested for COVID at college before leaving “or immediately on arriving home” and then around the seventh day of quarantine. Even if tests are negative, they should complete the quarantine, the guidance states.

The recommendations come as the state continues to see a rise in COVID cases and an increased positivity rate. There were 659 people hospitalized due to COVID in Connecticut as of Friday, with the state’s seven-day rolling average showing more than 1,200 new cases a day and a positivty rate over 4 percent.

The increased cases are being seen around the country, with more than 150,000 cases each of the last three days, according to The COVID Tracking Project.

“Students leaving from college to return home from the holidays are at risk of bringing COVID-19 infection home with them, especially if there is an outbreak at their school,” the DPH wrote in its guidance.

The University of Connecticut announced this weekend that it is requiring every student to take a PCR test for COVID-19 before leaving for Thanksgiving.

UConn is under a “modified quarantine,” meaning students may attend class in person, participate in clinical placement and conduct essential research. Five residence halls were placed under quarantine last...

from News https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/CT-officials-urge-students-to-get-COVID-test-15728831.php

People pulled from rocks off Bridgeport’s Seaside Park

Bridgeport Police and Fire units responded in rough seas to remove people from rocks off Seaside Park Sunday morning.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/People-pulled-from-rocks-off-Bridgeport-s-15728832.php

Plymouth schools to offer counseling, vigil planned following shooting death of 15-year-old

Schools in Terryville have counselors available Sunday afternoon after a teen was fatally shot and a 7-year-old wounded.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Plymouth-schools-to-offer-counseling-vigil-15728549.php

High winds are expected in parts of Connecticut Sunday

High winds are forecast along the coast and on the Long Island Sound Sunday into Monday

from News https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/High-winds-are-expected-in-parts-of-Connecticut-15728550.php

Dentist turns Pilgrim to fill Thanksgiving food baskets

SHELTON — While it’s been a family tradition for the past 34 years, Bruce Sofferman said he knows the Valley needs him more than ever this year.

Wednesday, as he has done for decades, the Shelton dentist will don his Pilgrim clothes and friend Brendan Carey of Carey and Guarrera Real Estate will be dressed as a turkey.

Together they’ll stand in the Smile Dental Center parking lot, 1000 Bridgeport Ave., accepting donations of money, canned goods or frozen turkeys that will be handed over to the Valley Food Bank.

They’ll be out there from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

“I want this to be our best year ever,” said Sofferman, who started the tradition with his wife, Deborah, and their infant daughter, Sophia, now 33, at their original practice in Derby. “I’d like to have enough food for 750 meal baskets.”

That’s about 250 more than normal.

But 2020 has not been a normal year. The COVID-19 pandemic that brought illness, shutdowns and layoffs made certain of that.

“Donations are down and needs are up because of the pandemic,” said Susan Agamy, the executive director of the Spooner House and its Valley Food Bank which will be distributing the meals Sofferman collects. “I’m glad they’re doing it again this year.”

Things will be different this year. For the first time Sofferman’s wife and daughter won’t be participating because they are away. Taking their place will be Chaz from WPLR’s Chaz and A.J. show.

Donors are asked to stay in their cars, pack the food in a bag or a box and place it in their trunk for Sofferman to retrieve.

And this, unlike previous years, may be the Valley’s only pre-Thanksgiving food collection to benefit Spooner...

from News https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Dentist-turns-Pilgrim-to-fill-Thanksgiving-food-15727804.php

Caswell Cove views / $329,999

Feel like you are on vacation all year long in this resort-like community with serene waterfront living. This upper level end unit offers unobstructed views of the river and overlooks the marina with a boat slip included with this property. A private balcony and front porch extend the outdoor living space. Hardwood floors with inlay trim throughout the living room and dining room provides a beautiful accent. The master bedroom also presents direct water views along with master bathroom and walk-in closet. There is a second bedroom and full bathroom for family or guests. Entertaining is easy with a fully-applianced kitchen and nice flow into the living areas and balcony. Enjoy magnificent sunsets all year long. Fantastic amenities at Caswell Cove include marina, pool, clubhouse, tennis, basketball, exercise room, and paddle tennis. Just a short distance from Milford beaches, shopping, yacht club, and easy access to highways and Metro North.

Listing agent: Denise Curcio, William Raveis Real Estate; 203-556-2722, Denise.curcio@raveis.com

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Person extricated after three-vehicle accident in Westport

One person was sent to a hospital “with what initially appear to be minor and non-life-threatening injuries,” Prezioso wrote.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Person-extricated-after-three-vehicle-accident-in-15728179.php

UConn adds five new COVID-19 cases

“All are ‘point of care’ cases, meaning students who were tested after experiencing symptoms,” wrote school spokeswoman Stephanie Reitz in an email update. “The next round of large-scale surveillance testing will be reported tomorrow, Sunday.”

from News https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/UConn-adds-five-new-COVID-19-cases-15728130.php

Blumenthal, Murphy self-isolating after appearing with Gov. Lamont, whose spokesmen tests positive for COVID

Earlier Friday, Lamont appeared at a press conference in West Haven on the explosion at the Veterans Administration hospital.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Blumenthal-Murphy-self-isolating-after-appearing-15727670.php

Heads up: These CT road projects could slow you down

To help you be better prepared and make decisions on detours and the best routes to take, here’s a heads-up on some road work projects.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Heads-up-These-CT-road-projects-could-slow-you-15727620.php

DOT: Free face masks to be distributed Monday to rail, bus riders

The face mask distribution is being done ahead of the normally busy holiday travel season.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/DOT-Free-face-masks-to-be-distributed-Monday-to-15727615.php

NWS: A sunny Saturday in CT, then colder temps rest of month

The Climate Prediction Center is forecasting below-normal temperatures through the end of November.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/weather/article/NWS-A-sunny-Saturday-in-CT-then-colder-temps-15727242.php

AAA predicts ‘at least’ 10% drop in Thanksgiving holiday travel

According to AAA Travel, effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, including health concerns and high unemployment, are factors to travel decisions for the Thanksgiving holiday.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/AAA-predicts-at-least-10-drop-in-15727237.php

Wet leaves causing delays, slip-slide conditions on Metro-North

Slip-slide conditions are caused by a slimy substance left by crushed leaves on the rails that gets even more slippery after it rains.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Wet-leaves-causing-delays-slip-slide-conditions-15727134.php

Lamont quarantined as senior staffer tests positive for COVID-19

A senior staff member in Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont’s office has tested positive for COVID-19, the governor’s chief of staff said Friday night, sending the governor and several others into self-quarantine.

“The governor will immediately begin the process of self-quarantining, as will multiple members of the governor’s senior staff, including [Chief of Staff Paul] Mounds and Chief Operating Officer Josh Geballe,” Lamont’s office said in a news release sent late Friday night.

The release did not name who the person who tested positive, nor did it say when the staff member was last in contact with the governor. The office has been operating largely remotely except for public events Lamont attends, which occur most days.

Friday’s announcement represents the first reported case of COVID-19 to affect the governor’s core staff.

“The individual who tested positive has not exhibited any symptoms and is home in isolation,” said a written release, attributed to Mounds. It added that Lamont and his senior staff continue to be tested twice weekly for the virus.

Contact tracing is underway to determine which members of the administration were in close contact with the person who tested positive.

“We are taking this case seriously and observing all protocols to keep the governor, his family, and all of our staff members and their families safe,” Mounds said in the written statement. “While this is the first case within our administration, tens of thousands of Connecticut residents have experienced COVID-19, and thousands of others have lost their lives.”

Mounds said the case is a reminder of masking and social distancing.

“As we continue to see positive cases, test...

from News https://www.ctpost.com/politics/article/Governor-s-office-Lamont-senior-staff-15726783.php

Police at ‘Active crime scene’ in Plymouth residential neighborhood

Police are asking motorists to avoid the area around North Main and Diamond streets to let law enforcement work.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Police-at-Active-crime-scene-in-Plymouth-15726718.php

Some CT colleges lockdown, others limit students to campus amid virus spikes

The University of Connecticut became the latest school to tighten restrictions, placing the entire Storrs campus under what it said was a “modified quarantine.”

from News https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Some-CT-colleges-lockdown-others-limit-students-15726701.php

Hearst Connecticut offers voluntary buyouts while investing in key newsroom areas

Those who applied for the voluntary buyouts, available to select departments including HCMG newsrooms, were told if their application had been accepted this week.

from Business https://www.ctpost.com/business/article/Hearst-Connecticut-offers-voluntary-buyouts-while-15726541.php

Donations sought for Bridgeport Thanksgiving food drive

Micalizzi Italian Ice shop will be accepting donations of turkeys, non-perishable foods and money Saturday for the 27th Annual Marilyn Goldstone Food Drive.

The donations will be accepted at Micalizzi’s, 712 Madison Ave., from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and distributed Nov. 24 at The Original Vazzy’s restaurant, 513 Broadbridge Road.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Donations-sought-for-Bridgeport-Thanksgiving-food-15726350.php

Correction unions want visitors limited at CT prisons due to COVID

One union president says there are as many as 20 people at one time in the visiting area of some Connecticut prisons.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/coronavirus/article/Correction-unions-want-visitors-limited-at-CT-15726210.php

CT records 2,746 new COVID cases in one day

The daily positivity rate reached 6.37 percent.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/coronavirus/article/CT-records-2-746-new-COVID-cases-in-one-day-15726052.php

‘K Your Way' This Weekend With Girls On The Run

If you’re looking to get outside and get active during what looks to be a beautiful weekend, a local non-profit is making it fun with a virtual fitness celebration.  “Girls on the Run Greater Hartford is a sport-based youth development program,” explained Jessica Bell, executive director of Girls on the Run for the Greater Hartford area. We creatively integrate running...

from Sports – NBC Connecticut https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/k-your-way-this-weekend-with-girls-on-the-run/2361872/

Murder suspect charged with prison assault on Bridgeport corrections officer

A West Haven man awaiting a trial for a murder in Stamford has been charged with assaulting a corrections officer in Bridgeport.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/policereports/article/Murder-suspect-charged-with-prison-assault-on-15725932.php

Fairfield dumping case continued after hearing

A judge continued the Fairfield dumping case after meeting with lawyers and the prosecutor on Friday.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Fairfield-dumping-case-continued-after-hearing-15725621.php

Police seek witnesses in fatal Griswold crash

Police say a driver lost control, swerved, drove through a guardrail, went down an embankment and crashed into a tree.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/policereports/article/Police-seek-witnesses-in-fatal-Griswold-crash-15725488.php

Bridgeport Hospital restricting visitors due to COVID concerns

Bridgeport Hospital added itself to a growing list of hospitals reinstating visitor restrictions as COVID-19 cases in the state continue to climb.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Bridgeport-Hospital-restricting-visitors-due-to-15725325.php

Miami Marlins Hire 1st Female General Manager in Baseball History

The Miami Marlins made history Friday when the team named Kim Ng as the first female general manager in the history of professional baseball. Ng had been the Vice President of Operations for Major League Baseball since 2011. Ng spent seven seasons working with the Chicago White Sox organization before spending four seasons as the assistant general manager of the...

from Sports – NBC Connecticut https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/sports/miami-marlins-hire-1st-female-general-manager-in-baseball-history/2361426/

UConn places entire Storrs campus under quarantine

“We don’t have the COVID spread under control,” a UConn administrator wrote to the school community in announcing the quarantine, which takes effect at 5 p.m. Friday.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/coronavirus/article/UConn-places-entire-Storrs-campus-under-quarantine-15725197.php

South Windsor PD: Man transported ‘large amounts’ of weed across state lines

South Windsor police say the man was taken into custody on Tuesday after citizen complaints about possible drug trafficking.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/policereports/article/South-Windsor-PD-Man-transported-large-15725136.php

Bridgeport Hospital hosts free food giveaway

Residents can receive milk, bread and other items at the former Bridgeport Hospital School of Nursing building next week.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Bridgeport-Hospital-hosts-free-food-giveaway-15724507.php

Feds: Waterbury man sentenced for role in drug trafficking ring

A local man will spend nearly four years in federal prison for his involvement in a drug trafficking ring in New Haven County, officials said.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/policereports/article/Feds-Waterbury-man-sentenced-for-role-in-drug-15724436.php

Helicopters, Guitars, and Guide Dogs: The Revolutionary Mind of Charles Kaman

Charles Kaman, an inventor and aviation pioneer, managed to combine all of his passions in life (namely flying, music, and dogs) into successful business ventures. An inductee into the National Inventors Hall of Fame, Kaman received numerous awards during his lifetime, including the United States Department of Defense Public Service Medal and the National Medal of Technology. His achievements extend beyond personal accolades, however, as they helped to improve the quality of life for people around the world.

Born in Washington, DC, in 1919, Charles Kaman spent his childhood enamored with the concept of flight. He graduated magna cum laude from Catholic University in 1940 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Aeronautical Engineering. Shortly after, he took a job at the Hamilton Standard Propeller Corporation, where he worked on helicopter designs with Igor Sikorsky. During this time, Kaman developed his concept for “servo flaps”—tiny flaps added to the edge of rotor blades to improve stability—and helped popularize the use of intermeshing rotors as a way to increase lift.

Charles H. Kaman – National Air and Space Museum Archives

In 1945 Kaman struck out on his own. Starting work in the garage of his mother’s West Hartford home, he utilized $2,000 invested by two friends to found what eventually became the Kaman Corporation of Bloomfield, Connecticut. Throughout the 1950s Kaman produced one innovative design after the next, developing the first helicopter powered by a gas turbine, the first twin-turbine helicopter, and in 1957, the first remote-controlled helicopter.

From Good Vibrations to Fidelco Guide Dogs for the Blind

In the 1960s, Kaman began to diversify his business by indulging in a number of his personal interests. A guitar enthusiast, Kaman founded the Ovation Guitar Company (making it a division of his Kaman Corporation) by taking what he knew of vibration dampening technology and using it for contrary purposes—to create a guitar with vibrating qualities that allowed for amplification without the feedback of microphones. It was also during this period that he embraced his passion for dogs by founding the Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation. Kaman bred German Shepherds until developing a dog with the proper temperament for assisting the blind.

Charles Kaman retired from his position as chairman of the Kaman Corporation in 2001 and passed away in Bloomfield in 2011. Today, the Kaman Corporation is a worldwide leader in aviation technology and valued at over $1 billion.

from Connecticut History | a CTHumanities Project https://connecticuthistory.org/helicopters-guitars-and-guide-dogs-the-revolutionary-mind-of-charles-kaman/

Stabbing reported in Bridgeport

BRIDGEPORT — City police were called to Bridgeport Hospital Thursday night after a victim of a stabbing walked in.

Police reported the incident on Twitter at 8:43 p.m. The call came from the hospital emergency room, according to the tweet.

Police said no further information was available about where the stabbing took place.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/policereports/article/Stabbing-reported-in-Bridgeport-15723962.php

UConn reports two dozen new virus cases

The University of Connecticut reported 23 new cases of COVID-19 among students in and around its Storrs campus Tuesday, as well as the first case reported this semester at its Waterbury campus.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/UConn-reports-two-dozen-new-virus-cases-15723768.php

Ivy League Cancels Winter Sports Because of COVID-19

The Ivy League became the first Division I conference to cancel all winter sports, including men’s and women’s basketball.

from Sports – NBC Connecticut https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/coronavirus/ivy-league-cancels-winter-sports-because-of-covid-19/2359426/

Ivy League Cancels Competition For Winter Sports, Delays Spring Play

The Ivy League has decided not to conduct intercollegiate athletics competition this upcoming winter season. Competition for spring sports is also postponed through at least the end of February, the Ivy League Council of Presidents said in a statement. The Ivy League voted unanimously to cancel the winter season. They also announced that competition for fall sports during the upcoming...

from Sports – NBC Connecticut https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/sports/ivy-league-cancels-competition-for-winter-sports-delays-spring-play/2359356/

Metro-North reporting delays from crushed leaves on tracks

Slip-slide conditions are caused by a slimy substance left by crushed leaves on the rails that gets even more slippery after it rains.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Metro-North-reporting-delays-from-crushed-leaves-15723665.php

Bunnell High School closed until Nov. 30 due to coronavirus

Both Stratford high schools will now be closed to in-person learning through Thanksgiving break.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Bunnell-High-School-closed-until-Nov-30-due-to-15723077.php

COVID concerns close Derby, Ansonia city halls

Derby City Hall closed early Thursday after an employee informed officials of possible COVID-19 symptoms. Ansonia’s is set to reopen Monday.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/COVID-concerns-close-Derby-Ansonia-city-halls-15723194.php

Lamont: App alerts you when near someone with COVID

The app is only triggered if the user was within 6 feet of a person with COVID-19 for a total of 15 minutes or more in one day.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/coronavirus/article/Lamont-App-alerts-you-when-near-someone-with-15723030.php

Sacred Heart University settles lawsuit with family after student died during pancake-eating contest

Sacred Heart University has agreed to pay an undisclosed amount of money to the family of a student who died during a pancake-eating contest in 2017.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Sacred-Heart-University-settles-lawsuit-with-15723034.php

Ansonia goes full remote learning until mid-January

ANSONIA — Superintendent of Schools Joseph DiBacco said he and his staff tried their hardest but the rising numbers of COVID-19 quarantines won out.

On Thursday, DiBacco informed his school’s 184 teachers and 2,179 students that in-school learning will end Friday and the conversion to full remote learning will be in effect until at least Jan. 18.

But the superintendent told Hearst Connecticut Media Group that the January date could be extended based on the COVID-19 infection rate and the availability of college student interns at that time.

“One of the things I need to look at is what the universities are doing,” DiBacco said. “I rely on interns from Quinnipiac and Sacred Heart to serve as my substitutes. All those students have been pulled.”

Come January, DiBacco said he will review the situation with Dr. Domenic Casablanca, the system’s medical director, and the Board of Education to determine if an extension is needed.

“Our teachers have been great. Our community has been totally supportive. I was hoping to make it to at least Nov. 20 because I believe the schools are the safest and best places for our students,” DiBacco said Thursday afternoon. “But we just couldn’t do it anymore. With all that’s happening in surrounding districts, I just don’t have the staff.”

He told the Board of Education during its Wednesday meeting that suspending in-person learning was imminent. Three of the city’s four schools already are shuttered: Prendergast Elementary, the middle school and the high school as a result of quarantine requirements.

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CT Democrats, flexing new muscle, revive public health insurance option

After watching similar bills inflame the health insurance industry, then die in the General Assembly in recent years, Democrats will revive the ‘public option’ in January.

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The Weeknd to Perform at Pepsi Super Bowl Halftime Show

The Weeknd will bring his popular falsetto vocals to the 2021 Pepsi Super Bowl Halftime Show. NFL, Pepsi and Roc Nation announced Thursday that the three-time Grammy winner will perform on Feb. 7 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida.

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Interstate Youth Hockey Competition Suspended Across New England, New Jersey

The rest of the New England states and New Jersey have joined Connecticut in suspending interstate youth hockey competition for public and private schools. This goes into the other states on Saturday and continued through the rest of the year, due to cases of COVID-19 associated with the sport. Gov. Ned Lamont’s office said he enacted this particular policy in...

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School districts told to stay the course as COVID cases rise but some local districts say it’s too late

State urges school districts not to press the panic button as communities are hit with a second wave of COVID-19.

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911 for AT&T Mobile Phone Users

Attention AT&T Mobile Phone Users unable to connect to Newington PD through 911

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911 for AT&T Mobile Phone Users

Attention AT&T Mobile Phone Users unable to connect to Newington PD through 911

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Bridgeport domestic violence program seeks donations

The Center for Family Justice is seeking people to help with its annual Adopt-a-Family program.

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Milford police seek video footage after vehicles entered

Milford police are reminding residents to lock their car doors after recent activity in the area of Lexington Green and Fresh Meadow Lane.

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‘This is an evolution’: Study shows rapid rise of telemedicine during COVID

The study revealed more than 50 percent of the people surveyed had used telemedicine in the past six months.

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2nd generation Ring video doorbell recalled due to fire hazard

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the recall for the second generation Ring video doorbell on Tuesday.

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South Windsor PD: DUI driver who crashed had 2 minors in car

South Windsor police said officers responded to an accident and found the driver under the influence with children in the car.

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No in-school classes at Ansonia High for the next two days

A possible COVID-19 infection has led Superintendent of Schools Joseph DiBacco to order all high school students to learn remotely the next two days.

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Any Month with an “R” in It: Eating Oysters in Connecticut

By Emily Dunnack 

An old myth maintains that you should only eat oysters during months with the letter “R” in their names. This was because of the higher bacteria content—and therefore the greater chance of disease—during summer months and because of the health hazards associated with shipping raw seafood in an age before refrigeration.

Oysters have been a popular food in Connecticut since colonial times and even before. Connecticut’s natural oyster beds are thousands of years old and indigenous people harvested oysters from them long before the colonists arrived. During the 19th century, oysters were an everyday food consumed in great quantities. Early cookbooks contain numerous recipes and different varieties of oysters, and a range of oyster dishes appeared on menus from casual taverns to white-tablecloth restaurants throughout Connecticut.

The Honiss Oyster House, State Street, Hartford, ca. 1920 – Connecticut Historical Society

Overfishing in the mid-19th century led to the depletion of Connecticut’s oyster beds, and oysters began being imported from Southern waters. After the passage of a number of laws pertaining to underwater land rights, oyster cultivation became a profitable business in coastal Connecticut. Oyster farmers would put down old oyster shells in an underwater field. Next, oyster “seeds,” or spawning oysters, would be planted and the larvae would attach to the old oyster shells. After about three years, the oysters were ready to be harvested. By the 1880s, Connecticut oyster companies were exporting hundreds of thousands of bushels of oysters each year to Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, and places as far away as Chicago and Europe.

Of course, many native oysters stayed in the area and made their way to restaurants and home tables across the state. Mark Twain and Buffalo Bill Cody both dined at the historic Honiss Oyster House in Hartford, which opened for business in 1845. When it closed in 1982, Honiss’s was the oldest restaurant in Hartford, a testament to the enduring popularity of the humble oyster. These bivalve molluscs remain popular at local oyster bars today, though at $3 apiece, they are now a luxury food. And thanks to modern technology, oysters now are considered safe to eat any month of the year, whether or not it has an “R” in it.

Emily Dunnack, formerly the Head of Education Programs at the Connecticut Historical Society.

© Connecticut Public Broadcasting Network and Connecticut Historical Society. All rights reserved. This article originally appeared on Connecticut History | WNPR News

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Swimming With Sarah: Cheshire Swim Gets Boost From Teammate

The Cheshire girls swim team won’t get to compete for a state championship this year because of COVID-19 restrictions, but they are the winners of their SCC division, which is the closest any team will get to a title in 2020. The Rams are one of the most decorated swim teams in the state, but most days they’re cheering for...

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COVID-19 cases continue to mount at UConn

COVID-19 cases continued to mount at the University of Connecticut’s campus in Storrs, where the school reported 26 new cases Wednesday.

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Principal: First case of in-school COVID spread reported in Weston

Weston Intermediate School Principal Pattie Falber said two fifth-grade students have tested positive for COVID.

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Four more disciplined: Bridgeport police board ends 2-year excessive force investigation

The Bridgeport Board of Police Commissioners has concluded its investigation into alleged use of excessive force by police officers to break up a backyard party in 2017.

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Stratford police: Bridgeport teen caught with rifle, 20 pounds of pot

Police said Tyrese Pridgen, 19, was identified as the person responsible for firing several gunshots in Stratford on Halloween.

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Rain, accidents causing traffic delays on CT roads

The rain is expected to continue through the night and into Thursday.

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NWS: Drenching rain to usher colder weather in CT

A wet end to Wednesday and the start of Thursday is in the forecast followed by colder weather, the NWS said.

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‘A small token of gratitude:’ Stratford holds COVID-modified Veterans Day

A number of groups banded together to honor veterans at a drive-through breakfast in the parking lot of the Baldwin Community Center.

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UConn Third in Preseason AP Women's Basketball Poll; South Carolina No. 1

Dawn Staley already has accomplished so much at South Carolina. Now she can add the first preseason No. 1 ranking in school history to the list of achievements. The Gamecocks received 29 of the 30 first-place votes in The Associated Press preseason women’s Top 25 released Tuesday. “It’s pretty cool to be the first to do things at a place,...

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Bridgeport FD: Fire extinguished at apartment with ‘heavy hoarding conditions’

Fire officials reported “heavy hoarding conditions” on the second floor of the Bridgeport Gardens apartment.

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Here are the CT leaders who could end up in Biden’s administration

President-elect Joe Biden is expected to announce his cabinet picks and West Wing staff starting in the next few weeks.

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Veterans Day Ceremony

The Town of Newington and NCTV airing Veterans Day ceremony today, November 11th, at 11:00 am...

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Metro-North using buses due to broken rail near Ansonia

Metro-North said substitute busing will be provided for the 8:52 a.m. train from Bridgeport to Waterbury. That bus is running late.

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Democrats want to expand borrowing to protect CT programs amid pandemic

Speaker-elect Matt Ritter and other Democrats say the state has plenty of room to borrow money to help preserve several key programs.

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Veterans Day - Honoring All Who Have Served

Thank you to all veterans who have served. The Town of Newington 2020 Veterans Day ceremony will be airing, Wednesday November 11, 2020 at 11:00 am on NCTV channel 14, Frontier 6049 and on http://www.nctv.org/. It will be re-aired throughout the day.

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TPZ Public Hearing 11/23/2020

The Newington Town Plan and Zoning Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, November 23, 2020...

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Police: Vehicle may have fled fiery tractor-trailer crash

Police are seeking witnesses to an accident that closed part of Interstate 91 for hours on Tuesday.

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Study: CT mosquito population jumps 60 percent in 20 years

A study from the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station shows climate change may have played a role in the rapidly growing mosquito population in the state.

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Calder in Connecticut: World-Famous Artist Called Roxbury Home

By Emily Dunnack for Your Public Media

July 22nd is the birthday of Alexander Calder, one of the best-known and most prolific sculptors of the 20th century. His work hangs in museums all over the world, but for over 40 years, he lived and worked in Roxbury, a small town in Connecticut’s Litchfield Hills.

Alexander Calder, Artist, Roxbury, Connecticut. Photograph by Rosalie Thorne McKenna, 1958. McKenna was known for her portraits of famous artists and writers – Connecticut Historical Society, ©The Rosalie Thorne McKenna Foundation

Calder was born into a family of artists in Lawnton, Pennsylvania, in 1898. His father and grandfather were both sculptors and his mother was a painter. He studied mechanical engineering in college and his engineering training served him well throughout his career, even though he became a professional artist in his 20s. He is best known for his mobiles, kinetic sculptures made up of geometric shapes and colors. These mobiles are works of engineering as well as art, perfectly balanced to gently twist and turn with the currents in the air.

Calder and his wife Louisa James moved to Connecticut in 1933. They purchased an old farmhouse in Roxbury, painted the main house flat black, and converted the old ice house into a studio where Calder created his art. Soon after Calder moved to Roxbury, Chick Austin, the legendary director of the Wadsworth Atheneum, began exhibiting and purchasing his work. Calder became an integral part of Austin’s circle, designing stage sets for a theatrical production and costumes for the Paper Ball, an elaborate costume party.

Calder also created prints; jewelry; wooden and wire sculptures (which he termed “constellations”); and large stationary sculptures (called “stabiles”). One of Calder’s largest stabiles is among Hartford’s most recognizable landmarks. Stegosaurus stands 50 feet high and is made of orange-coated steel plates constructed in Waterbury. It is the centerpiece of the Alfred E. Burr Memorial Mall, a small park adjacent to Hartford City Hall and the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art in downtown Hartford.

Alexander Calder died in New York City on November 11, 1976, and is buried in Roxbury.

Emily Dunnack is the Head of Education Programs at the Connecticut Historical Society.

© Connecticut Public Broadcasting Network and Connecticut Historical Society. All rights reserved. This article originally appeared on Your Public Media

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SHU president praises students ‘commitment’ as classes go remote due to virus

The videotaped statement from Petillo came after the university announced last week it would be transitioning to distance learning as new coronavirus infections continued to mount.

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Democrats have the numbers, but Lamont has the edge in next CT budget debate

“I’m not going to raise taxes if I don’t have to raise taxes, that’s for darn sure,” Gov. Lamont said last week after Democrats increased their majorities.

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