DEC 9 2011-I RECEIVED THE WRONG DATE FOR THE CHESHIRE CT POLICE CALL LOGS. I WANTED OCTOBER 30 2011 AND RECEIVED NOVEMBER 30 2011. IT WAS MY FAULT BECAUSE I WAS THINKING OCTOBER AND NOVEMBER CAME OUT OF MY MOUTH. I DID NOT REALIZE IT UNTIL THE OTHER DAY WHEN I LOOKED AT THE DATE ON TOP OF THE SHEET. I WAS WONDERING WHY THERE WERE ALL THESE MOTOR VEHICLE PULL OVERS. THAT IS WHY-WRONG DATE. I WILL RUN NOVEMBER 30 AND WHEN I RECEIVE OCTOBER 30 I WILL RUN THAT ALSO. SORRY.
ALSO, I DID CONTACT A CHESHIRE CT POLICE REPRESENTATIVE WHO WILL BE TAKING ACTION ON THIS UNDERAGE DRINKING ISSUE TAKING PLACE IN THE PARKING LOT OF THE CHESHIRE WINE AND SPIRITS LIQUOR STORE.
CAVEAT EMPTOR!!
I DO HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT HOW THE POLICE KNOW THE OCCUPANTS OF THE CAR ARE UNDERAGE AND CAN THEY JUST GO UP AND ASK THEM FOR ID. IF I PURCHASE ALCOHOL (WHICH I DON’T DO) AND MY 18 YEAR OLD SON IS IN THE CAR, I DON’T THINK THAT IS ILLEGAL. I MEAN LOOK, IF I GO HOME AND HE HAS A DRINK, (WHICH IS IS NEVER DOING IN FRONT OF ME), WHAT CAN YOU DO? THIS IS SORT OF A STICKY WICKET. I WILL TRY TO FIND INFO ON THIS.
FOUND INFO ON THIS SUBJECT:
DO YOURSELVES A FAVOR-IF YOU ARE UNDERAGE AND WANT TO DRINK THAT BADLY-GET ON I-91 NORTH UNTIL YOU GET TO THE VERMONT/QUEBEC LINE-FOLLOW 55 NORTH TO 10 WEST-WILL BRING YOU TO DOWNTOWN MONTREAL WHERE THE LEGAL DRINKING AGE IS 18!! LIVE IT UP THERE!! HONESTLY, THEY REALLY DON’T CARD UNLESS THEY SEE YOU WITH YOUR PARENT OR GUARDIAN. THEN THEY “FAKE” LIKE THEY CARE AND WILL CARD. OTHERWISE-THEY DON’T CARE.
WHEN MY SON WENT TO COLLEGE IN MONTREAL, HE WENT ON A BUS TRIP TO QUEBEC CITY-THEY SERVED BEER ON THE BUS TO THE STUDENTS! I CAN ALWAYS TELL THE AMERICAN KIDS IN MONTREAL-THEY ARE RUNNING UP AND DOWN THE STREETS CARRYING BOOZE SCREAMING WITH JOY. BOY, THE MONEY THEY ARE MAKING UP THERE FROM LEGAL UNDERAGE DRINKING. THE PEOPLE IN QUEBEC THINK THIS IS WEIRD. THEY DON’T UNDERSTAND HOW YOU CAN BE AN ADULT AT 18 BUT NOT DRINK. THIS IS THE WASP PURITAN WAY OF THINKING. IN ONTARIO, ENGLISH CANADA)THE LEGAL ADULT AGE IS 19-ALSO FOR DRINKING.
IN ITALY “UNOFFICIALLY” IT IS 16 FOR BEER AND WINE, 18 FOR HARD LIQUOR BUT AGAIN THEY DON’T CARD. THEY HAVE BARS IN THE GROCERY STORES FOR GOD’S SAKE. I KNOW MANY ITALIANS FOUND IT MIND BOGGLING THAT U.S. KIDS COULD DRIVE AT !6! YOU CAN’T DRIVE IN ITALY UNTIL 18, BUT FEEL FREE TO BOOZE IT UP AT 16. CULTURE DIFFERENCE.
READ BETWEEN THE LINES OF THIS ARTICLE.
It is illegal for anyone under the age of 21 to:
- have alcohol (opened or unopened) in a public place or car.
- buy, attempt to buy, or order an alcoholic drink.
- have someone else buy or attempt to buy an alcoholic drink for you.
It is illegal for anyone to:
- use a fake, forged, or altered driver’s license or other identification to obtain alcohol.
- drink alcohol while operating a motor vehicle or operative a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol.
- purchase or attempt to purchase alcohol for anyone under the age of 21.
Possession of an Alcoholic Beverage by a minor in a Motor Vehicle [14-111a]
While not considered an arrest, any underage person (under the age of 21) who has any type of an alcoholic beverage in their vehicle will receive a written warning. A copy of this warning is sent to the Department of Motor Vehicle. DMV will contact the operator to appear for a motor vehicle hearing at which time it will be determined whether the person’s operator’s license will be suspended and for how long. If a minor has any alcoholic beverages in their vehicle and person of legal age is accompanying them, then there is no violation.
Underage drinking ordinance
Definitions – “Alcoholic Liquor” shall be as defined in section 30-1(3) of the Connecticut General Statutes, as amended. “Host” shall mean to organize a gathering of two(2) or more persons or allow the premises under one’s control to be used with one’s knowledge for a gathering of two (2) or more persons for personal, social, or business interaction. “Minor” shall mean a person under the age of twenty-one (21), as defined in section 30-1(12) of the Connecticut General Statues, as amended.
Possession – No person under the age of twenty-one (21)shall be in possession of any container of alcoholic liquor, whether open, unopened or closed except when accompanied by or in the presence of his or her parent, guardian or spouse who has attained the age of twenty-one(21) years. The restriction shall apply to both public and private property.
Hosting Events – No person shall host an event which allows the consumption or dispensing of alcoholic liquor to or by a minor or minors unless said minor or minors is or are accompanied by or in the presence of his or her parent, guardian or spouse who has attained the age of twenty-one (21) years.
Exceptions – the following shall be exceptions to the provisions of this ordinance: 1. A person who is an employee or permit holder under Connecticut General Statues 30-90a and who possesses alcoholic liquor in the course of his or her employoment or business; 2.A minor who possesses alcoholic liquor on the order of a practicing physician; 3. The possession or consumption of alcoholic liquor by a minor as a part of a religious service; and 4. The possession of alcoholic liquor as otherwise permitted by law.
Penalty – Any person violating any provision of this act shall be subject to a fine of $99.00.
Operating a Motor Vehicle Under the Influence of Alcohol/Drugs [14-227a]
While the State has a blood alcohol content law of .10%, it has also adopted a “zero tolerance” level for underage drivers. The limit for any person operating a motor vehicle under the age of 21 is .02%. Any person with this or a higher level will be arrested and charged with DUI. In addition to the criminal prosecution, a copy of the report is forwarded to DMV for a hearing to determine if the person’s operating privileges should be suspended.
Sale or Delivery of Alcoholic Beverages to Minors [30-86]
While DUI arrests are considered motor vehicle charges, this statute is considered a criminal violation. Any person, regardless of age, who sells or provides alcoholic beverages to a minor will be arrested and sent to court. This statute includes providing alcoholic beverages to minors as in the case of a party. If there is an underage party where alcohol is served, provided, or purchased, the person responsible for the party will be arrested. If it is determined that parents are at home, they may be arrested. Violation of this law is a felony.
A person may have permission to have a few friends over, but the party may be crashed by uninvited guests. Because the police are aware of this, they will come to your home and assist you in removing your uninvited guests so that you may continue to enjoy yourselves in a safe and legal manner.
Possession of Alcoholic Beverages by a Minor in Public [30-89]
Any person under the age of 21 who is found to be in possession of an alcoholic beverage in public will be arrested and required to appear in court. This offense carries a fine of $200-$500. If convicted, DMV also mandates a 150-day operator license suspension.
Misrepresentation of Age to Procure Alcoholic Beverages [30-88a]
This offense involves any person who misrepresents their age or who uses or exhibits an operator’s license belonging to another person to procure alcoholic beverages. It carries a fine of $200-$500 and a possible imprisonment of 30 days. DMV will also suspend the offender’s operator’s license for 150 days.
MORE LATER.
I HAVE THE CHESHIRE CT POLICE DEPT. SUMMARY CALL LOG FOR OCT. 29, 2011, THE DAY AFTER WINTER STORM ALFRED. I WILL PUBLISH THIS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. MANY PEOPLE COMPLAINED THE POLICE DID NOT MONITOR THE TRAFFIC WHEN THE POWER WENT OUT, RESULTING IN A CHAOTIC FREE-FOR-ALL ON THE ROADS. WELL, WHEN I PUBLISH THESE LOGS, YOU DECIDE FOR YOURSELVES. I CAN TELL YOU ONE THING-THE TRAFFIC TICKETING CONTINUED. I WISH THESE PEOPLE WOULD LOOK AT HOW DETRIMENTAL THIS ACTIVITY HAS BEEN TO THIS TOWN AS FAR AS ITS REPUTATION. IT IS A NICE TOWN-BUT THE PEOPLE WHO RUN IT NEED TO RE-EVALUATE. WHEN PEOPLE COME INTO THE TOWN TO DO BUSINESS OR WORK, THERE WILL BE SOME THAT TAKE ADVANTAGE AND COMMIT A CRIMINAL ACT. THAT IS THE DRAWBACKS OF A FREE AND OPEN SOCIETY. KILLING THE SEED BEFORE IT CAN GROW IS NOT HEALTHY. ALL OF THIS ENFORCEMENT, AND THERE ARE MORE ACCIDENTS AND SPEEDING THAN EVER. IF THIS WERE SUCCESSFUL, YOU WOULD NOT SEE ANYMORE OF THIS WOULD YOU? IT IS JUST A CHANCE FOR SOMEONE TO LINE THEIR POCKETS BY TAKING THE MONEY OUT OF YOURS.
A FAMILY MEMBER HAD TO WAIT A YEAR AND A HALF TO GO TO COURT BECAUSE A POLICE OFFICER IN A NEIGHBORING TOWN “THOUGHT” HE MIGHT HAVE GONE THROUGH THE YELLOW LIGHT! CAN YOU BELIEVE WHAT THE STATE’S PRIORITIES ARE! OF COURSE-IT IS A MONEY MAKER-THAT IS WHY-IT IS REVENUE. WE WOULD BE BETTER OFF PAYING A “FEE” TO THE STATE, AKIN TO A TOLL, SO WE COULD DRIVE ON THE ROAD AND BE LEFT TO DRIVE IN PEACE.
CONCENTRATE ON REAL LAW BREAKERS-DRUNKS-TEXTING-CELL PHONE-NOT “TRAVELING UNREASONABLY FAST-FOLLOWING TOO CLOSE OR SEAT BELT. IF YOU DON’T WANT TO WEAR YOUR SEAT BELT THAT IS YOUR PROBLEM.
THERE ARE PLENTY OF REAL VIOLATORS OUT THERE. AGAIN, ALL THIS TEXTING ENFORCEMENT AND THE TEXTING USE ACTUALLY WENT UP! WHY, BECAUSE THE CELL PROVIDERS GIVE FREE UNLIMITED TEXTING TO THEIR CUSTOMERS. THEY NEED TO BE HELD RESPONSIBLE. THIS IS BORDERLINE CRIMINAL ACTIVITY.
FAIL!
SPEAKING OF DRINKING, D TOLD ME HE HAS NOTICED PEOPLE GOING INTO A CERTAIN BIG LIQUOR STORE IN THE NORTH END OF TOWN, BUYING LIQUOR AND THEN GIVING IT TO UNDERAGE PEOPLE WAITING OUT IN THEIR CARS IN THE PARKING LOT. D HAS WITNESSED THIS SEVERAL TIMES WITHIN THE PAST MONTH. I SUGGEST INSTEAD OF TRAVELING UNREASONABLY FAST AND NO SEATBELT-THAT THE CHESHIRE CT POLICE DEPT. GO OVER TO THE CHESHIRE WINE AND SPIRITS STORE PARKING LOT AND MONITOR IT. PLENTY OF ARRESTS TO BE MADE. THIS IS CONSTRUCTIVE.
I had been at the University of Bridgeport not long ago and took these photos of some of the old homes that were once a part of this area and a part of the University. Now, albeit for one, they are rotting away. Another slice of Bridgeport’s history gone. So sad. Bridgeport always has to play bridesmaid. They are either a second thought or no thought at all. THE PHOTOS DO NOT SHOW THE ORNATE DETAILS-THE WOODWORK-THE SIZE OF THESE HOMES. ANYPLACE ELSE THEY WOULD BE WORTH MILLIONS! IN BRIDGEPORT CT THEY ARE WORTHLESS AND ABANDONED.
Thank you Hartford.
ONE HOME THAT WAS SAVED-WALDEMERE HALL. (THIS IS THE UNIVERSITY OF BRIDGEPORT PRESIDENT’S HOME AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE).
THIS HOME OVERLOOKS SEASIDE PARK-LONG ISLAND SOUND. THE OTHER HOMES HAVE TO BE TORN DOWN. BEYOND SAD. A DISGRACE. THIS IS OUR HISTORY IN BRIDGEPORT-IT IS SLOWLY BEING DESTROYED BY NEGLECT, VANDALISM, FIRE, IT JUST LEAVES YOU FEELING LIKE YOU HAVE NOTHING-NOTHING TO LOOK BACK ON-NOTHING TO LOOK FORWARD TO.
IT’S A CHALLENGE: PRESERVING BRIDGEPORT (CT)’s HISTORIC HOMES.
MORE INFO ON WALDEMERE HALL
Waldemere Hall, built about 1913, was originally the residence of William Leigh and his wife Frances, who was P.T. Barnum’s granddaughter. Later, Frances’ cousin, Clinton Barnum Seeley, owned the house, as did his nephew, Herbert Barnum Seeley, Jr.
The grounds attached to the building were once extensive, but, following the example of P.T. Barnum’s generosity, the Seeley family donated part of their property to the city of Bridgeport. The area is now part of Seaside Park, adjacent land donated by Barnum himself, and is used for athletic fields.
Purchased by the University in 1967, Waldemere Hall is currently in good condition, having been continuously used for academic offices and as the official residence of the president of the University. The first floor of the house is also used for University functions and public events.
