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Fenwick to take over Connecticut lighthouse and spend $415,000 on its seawall | The Day
Old Saybrook — Officials from the Borough of Fenwick are detailing their plans for when they take over stewardship of the Lynde Point Lighthouse, including restoring the lighthouse and property to its historic 19th century character while offering in-person and virtual guided tours.
Fenwick to take over Connecticut lighthouse and spend $415,000 on its seawall Original
The Lynde Point Lighthouse at the entrance to the Connecticut River in Old Saybrook along with a duplex on the property photographed on June 7, 2023 Arnold Gold OLD SAYBROOK — Officials from the borough of Fenwick are detailing their plans for when they take over stewardship of the Lynde Point Lighthouse including restoring the lighthouse and property to its historic 19th century character while offering in-person and virtual guided tours.
Stop & Shop offers 10% off as website, app outage continues
Stop & Shop is offering a 10% discount on certain purchases while the company continues to face website and app outages, company officials announced on social media. "As a thank you for your patience," shoppers are offered 10% off their next in-store purchase, with a maximum of $10 off, through Thursday, Oct. 22, the social media post states. There is a limit of one purchase per household.
Man stabbed early Saturday on Norwich street, police say
NORWICH - Police said they are investigating a stabbing that occurred early Saturday morning on Sandy Lane. Norwich police officers responded to a disturbance call at about 2 a.m. and found a man on the ground who said he had hurt his back after falling, Lt. Steve Schmidt said. However, officers saw the man was bleeding from his back and realized he had been stabbed, Schmidt said. The man was transported to a hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries, Schmidt said.
Norwich man charged after police say road rage led to skateboard assault
NORWICH - A man from the Taftville section of Norwich is facing several charges after a road rage incident ended with him assaulting another man with a skateboard, police said Saturday. Norwich Police Department Lt. Steven Schmidt said officers responded to the alleged victim's home, and were told the 42-year-old man was followed home after a road rage incident and assaulted by another man with a skateboard.
Man's body found in Connecticut River in East Hartford, police say
EAST HARTFORD - A dead body was pulled from the Connecticut River on Saturday, according to East Hartford police. Officer Marc Caruso said police responded to the rear of 9 Riverside Drive following a report of a man's body found in the river. The body had not been identified as of 6:30 p.m. Saturday and the investigation is ongoing, he said. Caruso said updates would come as more information becomes available. This is a developing story and will be updated.
Rollover crash in Bridgeport injures one, sends others fleeing on foot, official says
BRIDGEPORT — Police are investigating a rollover crash that injured one person and sent others fleeing the scene on Saturday night, according to a city official. At 7:29 p.m., Bridgeport police and fire units responded to the 160 Block of Fairfield Avenue following a report of an accident with a person trapped in the vehicle, said Shawnna White, the city's public information officer. Upon arrival, police located a vehicle that had struck a parked car and rolled over, White said.
Rollover crash in Bridgeport injures one, sends others fleeing on foot, official says
At 7:29 p.m., Bridgeport police and fire units responded to the 160 Block of Fairfield Avenue following a report of an accident with a person trapped in the vehicle, said Shawnna White, the city's public information officer. BRIDGEPORT — Police are investigating a rollover crash that injured one person and sent others fleeing the scene on Saturday night, according to a city official. Upon arrival, police located a vehicle that had struck a parked car and rolled over, White said.
Rollover crash in Bridgeport injures one, sends others fleeing on foot, official says
A Bridgeport police vehicle in a file photo. Arnold Gold/Hearst Connecticut Media BRIDGEPORT — Police are investigating a rollover crash that injured one person and sent others fleeing the scene on Saturday night, according to a city official. At 7:29 p.m., Bridgeport police and fire units responded to the 160 Block of Fairfield Avenue following a report of an accident with a person trapped in the vehicle, said Shawnna White, the city's public information officer.
Rollover crash in Bridgeport injures one, sends others fleeing on foot, official says
A Bridgeport police vehicle in a file photo. Arnold Gold/Hearst Connecticut Media BRIDGEPORT — Police are investigating a rollover crash that injured one person and sent others fleeing the scene on Saturday night, according to a city official. At 7:29 p.m., Bridgeport police and fire units responded to the 160 Block of Fairfield Avenue following a report of an accident with a person trapped in the vehicle, said Shawnna White, the city's public information officer.
Rollover crash in Bridgeport injures one, sends others fleeing on foot, official says
A Bridgeport police vehicle in a file photo. Arnold Gold/Hearst Connecticut Media BRIDGEPORT — Police are investigating a rollover crash that injured one person and sent others fleeing the scene on Saturday night, according to a city official. At 7:29 p.m., Bridgeport police and fire units responded to the 160 Block of Fairfield Avenue following a report of an accident with a person trapped in the vehicle, said Shawnna White, the city's public information officer.
Rollover crash in Bridgeport injures one, sends others fleeing on foot, official says
A Bridgeport police vehicle in a file photo. Arnold Gold/Hearst Connecticut Media BRIDGEPORT — Police are investigating a rollover crash that injured one person and sent others fleeing the scene on Saturday night, according to a city official. At 7:29 p.m., Bridgeport police and fire units responded to the 160 Block of Fairfield Avenue following a report of an accident with a person trapped in the vehicle, said Shawnna White, the city's public information officer.
Rollover crash in Bridgeport injures one, sends others fleeing on foot, official says
A Bridgeport police vehicle in a file photo. Arnold Gold/Hearst Connecticut Media BRIDGEPORT — Police are investigating a rollover crash that injured one person and sent others fleeing the scene on Saturday night, according to a city official. At 7:29 p.m., Bridgeport police and fire units responded to the 160 Block of Fairfield Avenue following a report of an accident with a person trapped in the vehicle, said Shawnna White, the city's public information officer.
University of New Haven student killed in wrong-way I-91 crash in North Haven, officials say
A person died in a multi-vehicle crash on I-91 southbound between exits 9 and 8 in North Haven around midnight Friday, state police said. Courtesy of the Connecticut State Police NORTH HAVEN — A University of New Haven student was killed in a head-on collision caused by a wrong-way driver late Friday night on Interstate 91 southbound near Exit 9, the university and state police said Saturday.
Man’s body found in Connecticut River in East Hartford, police say
EAST HARTFORD — A dead body was pulled from the Connecticut River on Saturday, according to East Hartford police. Officer Marc Caruso said police responded to the rear of 9 Riverside Drive following a report of a man's body found in the river. Article continues below this ad The body had not been identified as of 6:30 p.m. Saturday and the investigation is ongoing, he said. Caruso said updates would come as more information becomes available. This is a developing story and will be updated.
Stop & Shop offers 10% off as website, app outage continues
A placeholder message on Stop & Shop's website, on Oct. 16, 2026. Parent Ahold Delhaize was forced to shut down websites for supermarket chains it operates including Stop & Shop and Hannaford in the Northeast, after an information system breach. Screenshot of Stop & Shop website Stop & Shop is offering a 10% discount on certain purchases while the company continues to face website and app outages, company officials announced on social media.
Stop & Shop offers 10% off as website, app outage continues
Stop & Shop is offering a 10% discount on certain purchases while the company continues to face website and app outages, company officials announced on social media. "As a thank you for your patience," shoppers are offered 10% off their next in-store purchase, with a maximum of $10 off, through Thursday, Oct. 22, the social media post states. There is a limit of one purchase per household.
Stop & Shop offers 10% off as website, app outage continues
A placeholder message on Stop & Shop's website, on Oct. 16, 2026. Parent Ahold Delhaize was forced to shut down websites for supermarket chains it operates including Stop & Shop and Hannaford in the Northeast, after an information system breach. Screenshot of Stop & Shop website Stop & Shop is offering a 10% discount on certain purchases while the company continues to face website and app outages, company officials announced on social media.
Stop & Shop offers 10% off as website, app outage continues
A placeholder message on Stop & Shop's website, on Oct. 16, 2026. Parent Ahold Delhaize was forced to shut down websites for supermarket chains it operates including Stop & Shop and Hannaford in the Northeast, after an information system breach. Screenshot of Stop & Shop website Stop & Shop is offering a 10% discount on certain purchases while the company continues to face website and app outages, company officials announced on social media.
Stop & Shop offers 10% off as website, app outage continues
A placeholder message on Stop & Shop's website, on Oct. 16, 2026. Parent Ahold Delhaize was forced to shut down websites for supermarket chains it operates including Stop & Shop and Hannaford in the Northeast, after an information system breach. Screenshot of Stop & Shop website Stop & Shop is offering a 10% discount on certain purchases while the company continues to face website and app outages, company officials announced on social media.
Stop & Shop offers 10% off as website, app outage continues
A placeholder message on Stop & Shop's website, on Oct. 16, 2026. Parent Ahold Delhaize was forced to shut down websites for supermarket chains it operates including Stop & Shop and Hannaford in the Northeast, after an information system breach. Screenshot of Stop & Shop website Stop & Shop is offering a 10% discount on certain purchases while the company continues to face website and app outages, company officials announced on social media.
Man stabbed early Saturday on Norwich street, police say
NORWICH — Police said they are investigating a stabbing that occurred early Saturday morning on Sandy Lane. Norwich police officers responded to a disturbance call at about 2 a.m. and found a man on the ground who said he had hurt his back after falling, Lt. Steve Schmidt said. However, officers saw the man was bleeding from his back and realized he had been stabbed, Schmidt said. The man was transported to a hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries, Schmidt said.
Norwich man charged after police say road rage led to skateboard assault
NORWICH — A man from the Taftville section of Norwich is facing several charges after a road rage incident ended with him assaulting another man with a skateboard, police said Saturday. Norwich Police Department Lt. Steven Schmidt said officers responded to the alleged victim's home, and were told the 42-year-old man was followed home after a road rage incident and assaulted by another man with a skateboard.
Police seek information after 3 people threw food or liquid at man near Beth-El Shelter in Milford
MILFORD — Police said they are looking for information related to an incident on Friday night that involved three male individuals throwing food or liquid at a man while he was walking in the area of the Beth-El Shelter.
Police seek information after 3 people threw food or liquid at man near Beth-El Shelter in Milford
The Milford police station. Hearst Connecticut Media MILFORD — Police said they are looking for information related to an incident on Friday night that involved three male individuals throwing food or liquid at a man while he was walking in the area of the Beth-El Shelter.
Police seek information after 3 people threw food or liquid at man near Beth-El Shelter in Milford
Beth-El Shelter, a nonprofit organization, says on its website that it provides emergency shelter, meals and support services to individuals, families and veterans experiencing homelessness and hunger. The shelter serves 13 municipalities in the shoreline and lower Naugatuck Valley areas, according to its website.
Greenwich police warn about LifeLock alerts claiming property purchases in residents’ names
Greenwich Police Greenwich Police Department/contributed GREENWICH — Police are warning residents about potentially fraudulent property purchase notifications involving LifeLock, a third-party identity theft protection service. Greenwich officials have received several questions from residents who reported receiving LifeLock alerts indicating that property purchases allegedly had been made in their names, police said in a social media post on Thursday night.
Fairfield removed all Flock cameras. Now the town has 54 new license plate readers
A Flock license plate reader at the entrance/exit to Lowe's in Derby in April. Arnold Gold/Arnold Gold/Hearst Connecticut M FAIRFIELD — Local officials have ended Fairfield’s partnership with the controversial automated license plate reader company Flock and removed all Flock cameras from town. They have instead chosen to use a different license plate reader vendor.
Fairfield removed all Flock cameras. Now the town has 54 new license plate readers
A Flock license plate reader at the entrance/exit to Lowe's in Derby in April. Arnold Gold/Arnold Gold/Hearst Connecticut M FAIRFIELD — Local officials have ended Fairfield’s partnership with the controversial automated license plate reader company Flock and removed all Flock cameras from town. They have instead chosen to use a different license plate reader vendor.
Former Greenwich First Selectman John Margenot, a six-decade public servant, dies at 98
Greenwich officials are mourning the loss of former First Selectman John B. Margenot. Margenot is pictured here during the 2018 dedication of the John Margenot Atrium at the Public Safety Complex in Greenwich. Bob Luckey Jr./Hearst Connecticut Media Greenwich officials are mourning the loss of former First Selectman John B. Margenot. Margenot is pictured here during the 2018 dedication of the John Margenot Atrium at the Public Safety Complex in Greenwich.
Former Greenwich First Selectman John Margenot, a six-decade public servant, dies at 98
Greenwich officials are mourning the loss of former First Selectman John B. Margenot. Margenot is pictured here during the 2018 dedication of the John Margenot Atrium at the Public Safety Complex in Greenwich. Bob Luckey Jr./Hearst Connecticut Media Greenwich officials are mourning the loss of former First Selectman John B. Margenot. Margenot is pictured here during the 2018 dedication of the John Margenot Atrium at the Public Safety Complex in Greenwich.
Driver trapped after car crashes into Norwich brook; firefighters rescue injured motorist: Officials
NORWICH - Crews rescued a trapped driver after a vehicle crashed into a brook early Saturday morning and the motorist was sent to a hospital for treatment, according to Norwich fire officials. At 5:48 a.m., the East Great Plain Fire Department and Norwich firefighters responded to the 80 block of Montville Road for a car in a ditch, according to a Facebook post Saturday by Norwich Firefighters Local 892.
19-year-old charged with hate crime after he pulled knife on Torrington TJ Maxx employee: Police
TORRINGTON - A homeless 19-year-old has been charged with a hate crime after pulling a knife on a T.J. Maxx employee in Torrington and calling the employee a racial slur, police said Saturday. At 6:14 p.m. on Friday, Torrington police responded to T.J. Maxx at 77 South Main St. for a report of a shoplifter who had pulled a knife on a loss-prevention employee and then left the scene, police said.
Enfield traffic stop turns into chase; driver arrested with 26 grams of crack cocaine, police say
ENFIELD - What could have been a routine traffic stop resulted in a police chase on Thursday, requiring officers to deploy spike strips and eventually make a drug arrest, the Enfield Police Department said in a release posted Saturday night on Facebook. Officers attempted to conduct a motor vehicle stop in the 150 block of Hazard Avenue after seeing the motorist's driver's license was suspended and a passenger was not wearing a seat belt, police said.
Meriden death being investigated as homicide after remains found following brush fire, police say
MERIDEN - Police said Saturday they are investigating the case of human remains found Tuesday following a small brush fire as a homicide after it was determined the victim had several gunshot wounds. On Tuesday morning, members of the Meriden Fire Department responded to the area of Hicks Avenue for a reported brush fire, the Meriden Police Department said in a release Saturday evening.
Enfield traffic stop turns into chase; driver arrested with 26 grams of crack cocaine, police say
ENFIELD — What could have been a routine traffic stop resulted in a police chase on Thursday, requiring officers to deploy spike strips and eventually make a drug arrest, the Enfield Police Department said in a release posted Saturday night on Facebook. Officers attempted to conduct a motor vehicle stop in the 150 block of Hazard Avenue after seeing the motorist's driver's license was suspended and a passenger was not wearing a seat belt, police said.
Meriden death being investigated as homicide after remains found following brush fire, police say
MERIDEN — Police said Saturday they are investigating the case of human remains found Tuesday following a small brush fire as a homicide after it was determined the victim had several gunshot wounds. On Tuesday morning, members of the Meriden Fire Department responded to the area of Hicks Avenue for a reported brush fire, the Meriden Police Department said in a release Saturday evening.
Driver trapped after car crashes into Norwich brook; firefighters rescue injured motorist: Officials
NORWICH — Crews rescued a trapped driver after a vehicle crashed into a brook early Saturday morning and the motorist was sent to a hospital for treatment, according to Norwich fire officials. At 5:48 a.m., the East Great Plain Fire Department and Norwich firefighters responded to the 80 block of Montville Road for a car in a ditch, according to a Facebook post Saturday by Norwich Firefighters Local 892.
19-year-old charged with hate crime after he pulled knife on Torrington T.J. Maxx employee: Police
TORRINGTON — A homeless 19-year-old has been charged with a hate crime after pulling a knife on a T.J. Maxx employee in Torrington and calling the employee a racial slur, police said Saturday. At 6:14 p.m. on Friday, Torrington police responded to T.J. Maxx at 77 South Main St. for a report of a shoplifter who had pulled a knife on a loss-prevention employee and then left the scene, police said.
Registered sex offender charged with sexually assaulting 14-year-old as she got off bus, police say
NORWICH — A registered sex offender has been charged with sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl while she was getting off her school bus on Friday, Norwich police said Saturday. Joseph Dunion, a 68-year-old Norwich resident, grabbed the girl as she got off her school bus on Boswell Avenue and touched her inappropriately at about 3:30 p.m., police said.
South Windsor deactivates Flock cameras after vote to end license plate reader program
SOUTH WINDSOR - Following Monday's decision by the Town Council, South Windsor has terminated its contract with the controversial company Flock and all of the company's stationary automated license plate readers have been deactivated, according to the chief of police. After a public hearing and a lengthy discussion by council members, the council voted 6-3 on Monday to remove the technology.
South Windsor deactivates Flock cameras after vote to end license plate reader program
SOUTH WINDSOR — Following Monday's decision by the Town Council, South Windsor has terminated its contract with the controversial company Flock and all of the company's stationary automated license plate readers have been deactivated, according to the chief of police. After a public hearing and a lengthy discussion by council members, the council voted 6-3 on Monday to remove the technology.
Fairfield speed cameras issued $2.6 million in fines in 2 months as violations fell Original
FAIRFIELD — In the past two months, Fairfield has levied more than $2.6 million in citations from school zone speed cameras, but saw a drop in incidents in the second month, which Fairfield First Selectperson Christine Vitale said is a sign the program is working. In July, a total of 26,589 violations were submitted to the town, with 617 that were rejected, resulting in a total of roughly $1.53 million in fines levied, according to Fairfield Police Department spokesman Sgt. Jenna Wellington.
South Windsor votes to end Flock contract, remove license plate readers
SOUTH WINDSOR — Following a public hearing, during which not a single member of the public spoke in favor of Flock automated license plate readers in town, members of the South Windsor Town Council voted to terminate its contract with the controversial company and remove its readers in town. After the public hearing and a lengthy discussion by council members, the council ultimately voted 6-3 to remove the technology.
14 Westport restaurants, 1 deli cited for serious violations during August health inspections Original
Aspetuck Health District, in Westport, Conn. Dec. 10, 2024. Ned Gerard/Hearst Connecticut Media WESTPORT — Out of 28 inspections conducted by the Aspetuck Health District, 14 Westport restaurants and one deli were cited for a total of 39 serious health violations in August. In July, 20 Westport restaurants were cited after 26 inspections, according to the health district. Article continues below this ad Violations are categorized as priority item, priority foundation, or core item.
Greenwich police reveal 6 locations of license plate readers for first time Original
A license plate reader on Merwin Ave. in Milford, Conn., Tuesday, June 23, 2026. Dave Zajac/Hearst Connecticut Media GREENWICH — As new state laws regulating automated license plate readers in Connecticut went into effect, the Greenwich Police Department has made public the locations of its 13 readers for the first time. On Wednesday, the police department updated the town’s website to include the six locations of automated license plate readers in town.
Teen street fight in Bridgeport leads to 4 arrests, police say
BRIDGEPORT - Two teenagers were involved in a street fight in Bridgeport on Friday, after which two adults interfered with officers, leading to four arrests, police said Saturday. City officers responded to the east side at about 12:30 p.m. after being called to a street fight between two juveniles, police said. During the subsequent investigation, two adults who were on the porch of a nearby home rushed the officers, and one of the men threatened officers, police said.
Fire breaks out at vacant three-story Hartford building on Bond Street, chief says
HARTFORD - Firefighters responded to a fire at a vacant three-story building on Bond Street on Saturday, and were able to put it out without any injuries, Hartford Fire Department District Chief Mario Oquendo said. Firefighters responded at 5:13 p.m. to 46 Bond St. and encountered a working fire affecting the rear porches of the building upon arrival, Oquendo said. The fire was confined to the area of origin on the rear porch of the first floor, he said.
Man shot in Hartford on Franklin Avenue, police say
HARTFORD - A shooting on Saturday afternoon sent one victim to the hospital, according to Hartford police. At 12:36 p.m., officers responded to the area of the 40 block of Franklin Avenue following a report of a shooting, the Hartford Police Department said in a release. Upon arrival, officers located a victim suffering from a non-life-threatening gunshot wound, police said. The victim, a man in his 30s, was transported to a hospital for treatment, police said.
Saturn will shine Sunday evening as more sky-watching highlights arrive in Connecticut this month
Connecticut residents could get a nice view of Saturn starting on Sunday evening, as well as a meteor shower later this month, according to NASA. On Sunday, Saturn reaches opposition, giving one of the year's best opportunities to see the planet. Opposition happens when Earth passes between the Sun and Saturn, putting the ringed planet in a position where it rises around sunset and stays visible for much of the night, according to NASA.
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