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CT Distracted Driving Law Includes Some Things You Probably Don't Know CT Distracted Driving Law Includes Some Things You Probably Don't Know
CT Distracted Driving Law Includes Some Things You Probably Don't Know As the busy Memorial Day driving weekend begins, Norwalk Police Department issued this reminder about the distracted driving law: No person shall operate a motor vehicle on any highway while using a hand held mobile telephone to engage in a call or while using a mobile electronic device while such vehicle is in motion. No person under 18 years of age shall use a hand held mobile telephone -- including one with a hands free accessory -- or a mobile electronic device while operating a moving motor vehicle on a highway. No person shall engage in any activity not related to the actual operation…

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by Jon Craig
Weather
Memorial Day Forecast Takes Shape As Unsettled Weather Sets In For Sunday Memorial Day Forecast Takes Shape As Unsettled Weather Sets In For Sunday
Memorial Day Forecast Takes Shape As Unsettled Weather Sets In For Sunday This Is 'Literally Worst Place To Be' During Storms, Says Weather Service  A steamy Saturday will be followed by a showery Sunday, but what will Memorial Day bring? A cold front that is south of the area has led to gusty northeasterly winds and cooler temperatures that will remain nearly steady in the 60s throughout the day. It will be unsettled, with rain at times possible during the morning and afternoon. The chance of rain will diminish overnight as temperatures fall into the 50s. Clouds will linger into Memorial Day morning, but there should be gradual clearing during the day with so…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Temporary Memorial Day Road Closures Scheduled On I-95 Temporary Memorial Day Road Closures Scheduled On I-95
Temporary Memorial Day Road Closures Scheduled On I-95 Exit 16 ramps along Interstate-95 will be closed on Monday, May 28 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for the Norwalk Memorial Day Parade. The Norwalk Police Department announced the temporary road closure. The parade starts at Veterans Park in East Norwalk and proceeds east on Van Zant Street, then north on East Avenue prior to concluding at the Norwalk Green.  Van Zant Street, East Avenue (south of Route 1), and the northbound and southbound ramps of I-95 Exit 16 will be closed to all traffic. This closure will allow Norwalk’s Memorial Day Parade to proceed safely to the Norwalk Green.  Variab…

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by Jon Craig
Weather
Showers, Thunderstorms Moving Toward The Area - How Long Will They Last? Showers, Thunderstorms Moving Toward The Area - How Long Will They Last?
Showers, Thunderstorms Moving Toward The Area - How Long Will They Last? There is some good news for the Memorial Day weekend.Yes, there will be showers and thunderstorms, but Memorial Day itself now looks to be precipitation-free, and could even be sunny for much of the afternoon. Here's a day-by-day breakdown of what to expect: Saturday: Partial sunshine and very humid during the day with a high temperature in the mid-80s. There is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms late in the afternoon, with the showers during the evening and a higher chance of storms up until 10 p.m. An Air Quality Alerts is in effect from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday for Westches…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Police To Ramp Up Roving Patrols, Sobriety Checkpoint Over Holiday Weekend Police To Ramp Up Roving Patrols, Sobriety Checkpoint Over Holiday Weekend
Police To Ramp Up Roving Patrols, Sobriety Checkpoint Over Holiday Weekend With one of the busiest driving weekends of the year fast approaching, local and state law enforcement agencies in Connecticut have plans to ramp up special enforcement details during the Memorial Day Weekend holiday. Police will be out in force during Memorial Day Weekend, targeting everything from motorists traveling too fast or while impaired, to those not wearing seatbelts or violating vehicle and traffic laws. Police said that they will use laser units for speed enforcement in both marked and unmarked cars during the holiday, including some in non-police vehicles, officials noted. Stat…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
Memorial Day Weekend Gas Prices Will Be Highest In Years, AAA Warns Memorial Day Weekend Gas Prices Will Be Highest In Years, AAA Warns
Memorial Day Weekend Gas Prices Will Be Highest In Years, AAA Warns Local residents planning on traveling on Memorial Day will see the highest prices at the pump in four years, according to AAA. Gas prices have jumped 12 cents in the past two weeks, leading to a national average of $2.93 per gallon, with the average price in this area well over $3 per gallon. The jump comes days after President Donald Trump decision to withdraw the United States from the Iran nuclear deal. “AAA forecasts nearly 37 million travelers will hit the road for the holiday weekend. Compared to an average of the last three Memorial Day weekends, pump prices are nearly 50 cents more …

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by Zak Failla
Weather
Memorial Day Weekend Will Start With Sun, But Could End With Storms Memorial Day Weekend Will Start With Sun, But Could End With Storms
Memorial Day Weekend Will Start With Sun, But Could End With Storms Timing is everything. That's especially true when it comes to weather. After a week-long stretch of stormy, rainy weather, skies brightened and sunshine was abundant just as many started their workweek on Monday. But this coming Monday is Memorial Day, so if the same scenario holds true, most will have an opportunity to take advantage of it. But not so fast. The Memorial Day weekend could end with showers and thunderstorms on Sunday and Monday. Things will start off on a promising note with sunny days Thursday through Saturday, with plenty of sunshine each day and a high temperature arou…

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by Joe Lombardi
Schools
New Fairfield Public Schools To Reopen On Wednesday New Fairfield Public Schools To Reopen On Wednesday
New Fairfield Public Schools To Reopen On Wednesday With crews continuing to work around the clock to clean up from last week’s storm that uprooted trees and downed utility lines, schools in New Fairfield are set to reopen on Wednesday after being forced to shutter its doors for five days. As of 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 22, more than a week after the storm struck, 1,244 of Eversource’s 1,270,056 customers remained without power, including 410 in New Fairfield. Alicia Roy, the New Fairfield Superintendent of Schools said that due to classes being canceled for five days, schools will be forced to be open until the last week of June to meet th…

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by Zak Failla
Sports
Former Fairfield County HS Stars Lift Wesleyan Lacrosse Into National Final Former Fairfield County HS Stars Lift Wesleyan Lacrosse Into National Final
Former Fairfield County HS Stars Lift Wesleyan Lacrosse Into National Final Wesleyan University's men's lacrosse team has advanced to the NCAA Division III championship game on Memorial Day weekend and several former high school standouts from Fairfield and Westchester counties are a big reason why. The Cardinals upset top-ranked and previously unbeaten RIT 19-18 on Sunday afternoon in Rochester and will play either two-time defending national champion Salisbury or Gettysburg in the title game in Foxborough, Mass., on Sunday, May 27. Former New Canaan High School star Harry Stanton, a senior attackman, had six goals for the Cardinals. Senior midfielder Cole Turpin,…

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by Joe Lombardi
News
Click It Or Ticket Details Will Be Ramped Up State Wide Click It Or Ticket Details Will Be Ramped Up State Wide
Click It Or Ticket Details Will Be Ramped Up State Wide Law enforcement agencies have a clear message for motorists with Memorial Day fast approaching: “click it, or ticket.” With one of the busiest driving seasons of the year approaching, law enforcement officials are ramping up efforts to promote safe driving and curtail drivers from not wearing seatbelts. “The general goal of Connecticut’s Occupant Protection Program is to maintain safety belt use rates at a level that is consistently above the national average,” according to state police. “The Click It or Ticket enforcement campaign is a key tool in public awareness and enforcement for safet…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
CT Gas Average Price Breaks $3 Per Gallon Mark CT Gas Average Price Breaks $3 Per Gallon Mark
CT Gas Average Price Breaks $3 Per Gallon Mark As peak driving season rapidly approaches, the average gas price in Connecticut has topped $3 per gallon for the first time since 2014. Connecticut gas prices reached an average of $3.01 per gallon on Friday, according to AAA, 26 cents higher than a month ago and 51 cents higher than a year ago. The national average per gallon also continues to rise, peaking at $2.86, compared to an average of $2.33 at this time last year. The last time prices reached this peak in Connecticut was on Dec. 14, 2014, when the prices were on the downslide following a high of $3.98 in July of the same year befor…

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by Zak Failla