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Bridgeport’s Own Candlestick Maker!

Get your candles made right here in Bridgeport CT and save 20% off with coupon code: LOCAL20 over at naturalannieessentials.comNaturalAnnie Essentials is a black woman owned and family operated lifestyle soy candle company based in Bridgeport, Connecticut. We create pure soy candles with a feel-good vibe! Fun and relatable, our natural candles fill your home and lift your mood with vibrant scents so that it feels like home.

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College Financial Planning

Teens and parents are invited to an informative and timely Zoom workshop, “College Financial Planning” on Tuesday, July 6 from 6:30-8 pm.  The program is hosted by the Stratford Library in conjunction with Advanced College Funding Solutions with guest speaker Lynn Verrilli.  It is free and open to the public. The educational workshop will focus on high school freshmen, sophomores and juniors.  Among the topics address will be: ¨ Critical information not covered during high school financial aid night. ¨ Opportunities available for students to attend an expensive private university for less than a state school. ¨ Selecting colleges that will give the best financial aid packages – more FREE money and less loans. ¨ Locating and applying for every “need-based” scholarship, grant, and low-interest loan that students may be…

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Bridgeport News: Permits Required for Hosting an Outdoor Event on City Property or Parks

BRIDGEPORT, CT – City of Bridgeport officials are advising event organizers of any modified safety protocols and how to secure a permit for an outdoor planned event on city property and in any of the city’s parks. Organizers are required to obtain a permit for any event hosted on city property. Events without proper permits, or in violation of the permit application will be subject to cease and desist. How to Secure a Permit for an Outdoor Event in the City of Bridgeport Anyone hosting an event on public property or in city parks must apply for a permit in the City of Bridgeport. Whether the event is free or ticketed, open to the public, or invitation only, all events…

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Bear 211 Visits Pre-School

2021-06-24@12:40pm--#Fairfield CT--#bear211-- The children playing on the playground at St. Timothy Pre-School on Congress Street were quickly brought inside after Bear 211 made a visit. The bear was no longer on the scene when animal control and I arrived after our 15 minute ride to the pre-school. Bear 211 has it's own Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/486506749295341 He gets around and fast!

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PURA DECISION TO ACCEPT AMENDED SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT WITH UI

Hartford, CT) — Attorney General William Tong released the following statement regarding a decision by the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority to accept an amended settlement agreement with United Illuminating and state entities to provide millions of dollars in immediate savings and long-term stability for UI customers. In conjunction with a planned start of lower summer standard service rates, UI customers would see a 5.2 percent total bill decrease starting on July 1.  “This is a big win for Connecticut families,” Attorney General Tong said. “This amended settlement, with the planned start of lower summer standard service rates, will save UI customers 5.2 percent on their bills starting next week. I commend PURA for approving this amended settlement and working with us to…

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