Bridgeport News: Road Closure

Bridgeport, CT –The City of Bridgeport today is alerting residents of the building maintenance and road closure that will temporarily close John Street from Friday, December 15th to Monday, December 18thapproximately 9:00 a.m. The purpose of this project is to replace the HVAC Units on the roof of the Margaret E. Morton Government Center. Due to building construction,  John Street will be closed between Lafayette and Broad Street. A detour route will be made available to offset the closure.   Motorists should be aware that modifications or extensions to this schedule may become necessary due to weather delays or other unforeseen conditions.  Motorists are advised to stay alert and maintain a safe speed when driving in this vicinity. The City of Bridgeport will make every effort…

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Fairfield Health Department Hosts CDC National Diabetes Prevention Program

#FAIRFIELD, CT– It is estimated that about 86 million Americans have prediabetes and many don’t even know it. Individuals with prediabetes have blood glucose (sugar) levels higher than normal, but not high enough to be diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes. However, people with prediabetes are more likely to be diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes. The Fairfield Health Department is offering the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC’s) National DiabetesPrevention Program (NDPP).  This program is absolutely FREE for individuals who have prediabetes or at high-risk for developing Type 2 Diabetes. The main goal of this program is to create lifestyle changes and improve your health to help reduce or delay Type 2 Diabetes. Participants meet in a group setting with…

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