Bridgeport Summer Reading Kicks Off

#Bridgeport, CT- The Bridgeport Public Library is uniting with libraries nationwide in Collaborative Summer Library Program (CSLP) ‘Build a Better World.’ Join the Bridgeport Public Library on June 24, 2017 at 2:00P.M.tokickoff off ‘Build a Better World’ summer reading program at The Burroughs and Saden Memorial Library, 925 Broad Street, Bridgeport, CT.  Entertainment will be provided by musician duo Down Home Frolic: Dan Gardella, fiddler extraordinaire and Fran Block, banjo, accordion and percussionist.   “This is a great summer program for our children. We hope that parents are able to take advantage of the various activities and resources the city has to offer.   The library and this reading program provide kids with free, safe, and educational summer fun,” said Mayor…

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Stratford News: Body Recovered From River

UPDATE from Police: The man recovered this evening from the Housatonic River has been positively identified as Tavares Harris.  Harris went missing on June 6th after he crashed his car into the Devon Bridge shortly after midnight and then jumped from the bridge prompting a search and recovery effort that lasted several days and involving numerous surrounding agencies.   4:14pm--Stratford CT-- A kayaker called police to say he found a body floating in the Housatonic River.  Police and fire marine units recovered the man near the Devon Bridge.  The medical examiner was also called to the scene.  The man has not been identified at this time.   Around midnight on June 7 police, fire and Coast Guard were called to look for…

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Shelton News: Retired K-9 Passes Away

#Shelton CT--On Tuesday, June 13 th , Shelton Police retired K-9 Jager passed away. K-9 Jager came to the department in 2008 partially through a donation from People’s United Bank. K-9 Jager was paired with his partner Detective Christopher Nugent. K-9 Jager was an asset to the department and assisted several local, state, and federal agencies during his career. K-9 Jager was an effective tool for law enforcement during major investigations in Shelton and other jurisdictions. K-9 Jager and his handler proved to be an effective team by combining Nugent’s law enforcement awareness and K-9 Jager’s willingness to work. K9 Jager assisted in approximately 75 successful tracks and apprehended as many as 15 dangerous suspects. Detective Nugent and K-9 Jager were…

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Bridgeport Department of Health and Social Services Seeks Input From Residents

#Bridgeport, CT- As part of its preparation for accreditation as a local public health department, the Bridgeport Department of Health and Social Services is seeking input from residents of Bridgeport for its strategic plan.  Listening sessions with the public are being held throughout the City during the month of June.  Each session will provide a brief overview of the findings from the Community Needs Assessment followed by a discussion of community health priorities. Suggestions for the Health Department initiatives are welcome, as well as recommendations for addressing critical health concerns.   Each session will begin at 6:00 p.m. and conclude at 7:30 p.m.   Thursday, June 15, 2017 132nd 135th 136th District: City Council members Evette Brantley, John Olson, Mary…

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