Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: $ For Projects

Bridgeport, CT – Mayor Joe Ganim attended the state bond commission meeting as they approved $14.6 million for key infrastructure and economic development projects for the City of Bridgeport. Funding for approved projects include $7 million for infrastructure improvements to the city-owned Sikorsky airport, $3.7 million for the reconstruction of the Congress Street Bridge, and $2.28 million to support Bridgeport’s coastal resiliency. “We are excited for the approved funding that will have a positive impact on Bridgeport’s infrastructure and economic development potential,” said Mayor Ganim. “I want to thank Governor Malloy and the bond commission for their approval in securing the financial aid for these projects. I would also like to thank our Bridgeport State legislative delegation for their continued support.” Total…

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Bridgeport Shelton To Get $ To Revitalize

HARTFORD, CT – Governor Dannel P. Malloy announced that $3.6 million in state funding is being awarded to eleven projects in eight Connecticut municipalities to assess, remediate and revitalize blighted properties in their communities – also known as “brownfields” – and put them back into productive use.  These projects encompass 59 acres of redevelopment.   Bridgeport: $600,000 to Park City Communities for the abatement, demolition, and remediation of Marina Village located at 400 Iranistan Avenue to prepare the site for creation of 150 mixed-income residential units as part of Phase 3 of the Marina Village project. Shelton: $750,000 to the City of Shelton for the remediation of hazardous building materials at 267 Canal Street, site of the former Star Pin…

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Bridgeport News: Fire On Da Roof!

4:51pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Customers at Brewport and motorists traveling on I-95 called in a fire on the roof of 341 Railroad Avenue.  Firefighters arrived and immediately called a second alarm due to the potential of a fire in this abandoned building.  Deputy Fire Chief Lance Edwards said the building is abandoned but had workers in the building.  The chief said the workers had left and he was unable to speak to them regarding the blaze.  Firefighters were on scene ensuring there were no further hotspots past 6pm.  

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Moore Named Senate Chair of Human Services and General Bonding Committees

HARTFORD, CT - Senator Marilyn Moore (D-Bridgeport) today released the following statement after being named Senate Chair of the Human Services Committee, Senate Chair of the Bonding Subcommittee, and Vice-chair of the Committee on Children for the 2019-2020 legislative session:   “I am excited to get back to work on the Human Service and Children committees where my main focus will be moving forward on legislation to provide a Medicaid reimbursement for low-income families and strengthening our 2Gen model which is designed to help disadvantaged, low-income families sustain themselves by ensuring that both children and parents receive the services they need to succeed. I will also continue to support earned family medical leave, raising the minimum wage and pay equity for women.   “Being…

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