Archive for January, 2011

One of two damaged Stratford fire engines can be repaired

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Stratford’s Engine 1, one of two fire trucks heavily damaged when struck by two tractor-trailers on Interstate 95 Jan. 7, can be repaired, according to Fire Marshal Brian Lampart.

Lampart said the town is seeking an estimate for repair work to the truck, which is the departments newest apparatus, a 2008 Smeal pumper.

Meanwhile, the department is waiting on a damage assessment for Engine 5, a 2000 Pierce Saber pumper.

The trucks, made by different manufacturers, are currently out of commission. The replacement value of each truck is about $420,000, Lampart has said.

The crash occurred about 8:30 p.m. during a snow storm on the southbound side of I-95 near Exit 30. Six firefighters suffered minor injuries and were treated at Bridgeport Hospital.

– Brittany Lyte

Is your family having snow woes?

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Well, it’s another snow storm and, once again, we’re asking for help with a story.  All this snow is likely forcing more families to spend time with their families. Spouse might both have to work from home; kids are home from school; etc.

Is all this “quality” time putting a strain on family relationships? I mean, you love your family, but is there anyone out there who thinks they might lose their mind from all this “togetherness”?  

 We’d also like to hear from some people who like all the family time this storm is producing. Maybe your family is all go, go, go and you don’t normally get to spend time together, and you’re loving getting to know each other again.

If you can help, please e-mail Amanda Cuda at acuda@ctpost.com ASAP!

Whatever info you can give me on this topic is appreciated, and feel free to pass along to friends and family members whom you know have been snow bound together!

Snowstorm stops work at Sikorsky’s Shelton factory

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The second shift at the Sikorsky Shelton Facility has been cancelled for Thursday, January 27. Employees should call the company’s weather line for any updates.

Parking places at a prime

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So you’re driving around in downtown Bridgeport, looking for a little cavern on the side of the road where your car can take refuge. And look here – a nicely plowed plot plumb for parallel parking!

Don’t even think about it, bub.

Snowy serenity

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The roads in downtown Bridgeport are a mess, but all is peaceful at Seaside Park.

How did your town do clearing the roads?

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Towns across the region have been telling residents to shovel the sidewalks or face fines.  So how did your town do plowing the main roads and the side roads?

DiMeo trial delayed

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The winter storm has delayed the trial of Christopher DiMeo until Tuesday morning

A morning guide to the storm

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Snow is beginning to taper off across Southwestern Connecticut, but could continue lightly until around 7 a.m. High winds will remain throughout the morning, and that could lead to snow drifting and make the cleanup even more difficult, according to the National Weather Service forecast.

Right now, roads across the state are paralyzed as tractor-trailers block lanes and disabled vehicles are stuck everywhere, blocking DOT crews from doing their work.

A truck ban is in effect until 10 a.m. for all state roads, Gov. Dannel P. Malloy has told all non-essential state employees to stay home until noon and asked private companies to do the same and parts of I-95 and the Merritt Parkway are shut down. Check out BlogJam for more on the roads.

Metro-North train service is temporarily suspended.

Schools are closed across Fairfield County, check here for a complete list. Towns and cities that have already shut down school for the day include Bridgeport, Fairfield, Darien, Greenwich, Milford, Norwalk, Oxford, Redding, Shelton, Stamford, Trumbull, Weston, Westport and Wilton.