Bridgeport officials expect to meet this month with representatives from Scale Microgrids, the New Jersey-based energy company that owns a $100 million clean energy plant in the South End that some have called “a monstrosity,” to discuss how the structure can be made more aesthetically pleasing. Thomas Gaudett, the city’s chief administrative officer, who was […]
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Bridgeport Animal Control Officer Jennifer Merenda said she has seen a rise in animal cruelty cases in her city and is bracing for more. “We’re getting to the point where if we don’t get more people on board and we don’t educate people on proper care and we don’t get vet costs down, it’s just […]
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Fairfield County residents can tune in to Optimum cable Channel 79 to watch town government meetings, but a proposal now before state regulators could make that local access harder to find. Currently, government meetings are carried on town-specific cable channels and funded through a system administered by the Area Nine Cable Council, a volunteer organization […]
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Three local educators were recently recognized by the Veterans of Foreign Wars for their commitment to educating students about patriotism and citizenship. Dan Sacco, the chief of staff at the Veterans of Foreign Wars local Post 10059 said that the awards give recognition to educators that “promote Americanism, patriotism, and citizenship in the classroom and […]
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The Fairfield Arts Commission is inviting local artists to participate in its second annual Artistic Visions Challenge, a juried art competition designed to promote creativity and collaboration ahead of the nation’s upcoming 250th anniversary. The town-wide challenge, open to artists in two age categories, ages 10 to 19 and ages 20 and older, who live, work […]
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Democrat First Selectman Christine Vitale will serve out her term until at least the 2027 election after defeating Republican challenger State Sen. Tony Hwang in the Tuesday, Feb. 3, special election. The election was mandated by state law after Hwang, who represents Fairfield, Easton, Bethel and Newtown, collected enough signatures in a petition drive to […]
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Bridgeport’s school administrators attribute the district’s sharp drop in absenteeism to a relationship-based approach that pairs school counselors and coaches with families through home visits and flexible meeting locations. Absenteeism in district schools dropped 10.4 percentage points from 32.0 percent in 2024 to 22.6 percent since October of this year, well below pre-pandemic levels. The improvement […]
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Homes for the Brave has expanded its facility to meet the needs of veterans across Fairfield County. The updated facility will allow staff to “better serve and further enhance the support offered to the courageous men and women who have selflessly served our nation and are experiencing homelessness,” according to the organization. A grand reopening […]
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Fairfield will use automated traffic enforcement cameras to curb speeding near schools, a move officials say will help protect children and pedestrians in high-risk areas. Police have identified six school zones where the cameras will be installed this fall based on crash data, engineering studies and community feedback. They are Dwight Elementary School, where two […]
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As winter sets in and honeybees retreat to their hives, a new generation of beekeepers will soon be preparing to take flight. The Backyard Beekeepers Association (BYBA) will open its annual Bee School on Jan. 5, welcoming beginners eager to learn the art and science of beekeeping. Held over four consecutive Monday evenings at Emmanuel […]
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