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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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Westport News: Bear In A Sunroom(Westport, CT) On June 23, 2021, there were multiple sightings of the same bear in the northern part of town. At approximately 2:30 p.m., Westport Police officers as well as the animal control officer responded to a home on Highland Road on a report of a bear in the yard. After it departed that location, it went to a second home on the same road and reportedly put his paw on an individual who was outside gardening. However, the bear did not act aggressively towards this person nor was the man injured. The animal finally ended up on Warnock Drive where it entered an unoccupied sun porch. By the time the animal control officer arrived the bear had left the sunroom and was sitting in the yard. The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection responded and assisted with monitoring the bear’s activities. It was last seen heading west towards Weston. Peter Reid, Westport’s Assistant Animal Control Officer, stressed that the bear was acting normally and not behaving in an aggressive manner. However, ACO Reid cautioned against getting too close to the bear to photograph or record it as you would not want to make it feel cornered or trapped. At this time, there is no indication that the bear poses a threat to the community, but common- sense precautions should be taken. As stated in an earlier release, it is a good idea to take down bird feeders for the summer as bears are attracted to them. Additionally, grills and outdoor dining tables should be cleaned with a diluted bleach solution after each use as the smell of the food also attracts bears. Bear sightings can be reported to Westport Animal Control at (203) 341-5076 or reported to DEEP via this link: https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/187a8a495d4e4ca497261d163d6fffc9

2021-06-23@3:02pm--#Westport CT-- Report of a bear in a sunroom at Warnock Drive. Good day for that and Micalizzi's!

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