Second annual ‘Fish Fest will take place at Harbor Yard on August 13th

#Bridgeport, CT – The Bridgeport Bluefish today announced that they will host the second annual ‘Fish Fest at The Ballpark at Harbor Yard on Saturday, August 13th. The event will feature live music, ballpark fare food and beverages from G2 Sport, and other unique attractions.   “We had a great crowd for ‘Fish Fest 2015, so we are bringing it back in 2016,” says Bluefish General Manager Jamie Toole. “Everybody knows you can never have too many live music events during the summer months, so we encourage all of our fans to enjoy some local bands at the ballpark.”   ‘Fish Fest will take place from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., with The Ballpark at Harbor Yard gates opening at 11:00…

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BRIDGEPORT, CT – Police Chief Armando “AJ” Perez today announced the results of a joint operation with the Connecticut State Police Statewide Narcotics Task Force that has resulted in the arrest of one Bridgeport woman on charges of illegal sales of prescription durgs.  The joint action also resulted in the seizure of significant quantities of firearms and prescription drugs ready for sale on the illegal black market.  Acting on a tip, State Police – with the assistance of the Bridgeport Police Department’s SWAT team – arrested Miriam Cotto Almourtada (DOB: 08/13/66) in the early morning hours of July 13, 2016 after executing a search warrant at her home located at 28 Bell Street in Bridgeport.   The search of the residence…

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Aquarion Water Company Urges Water Conservation

#BRIDGEPORT, Conn. – July 14, 2016 – With a lack of significant rainfall, and as a result of the Connecticut Department of Public Health’s advisory for water conservation, Aquarion Water Company is asking its customers to conserve water and reduce non-essential outdoor water use. Connecticut is currently experiencing conditions ranging from “abnormally dry” to “moderate drought” due to an extended dry spell, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).   With below average rainfall and extremely high water demand compared to the same period last year, Aquarion’s reservoirs and wells are below normal capacity.   As a result, Aquarion is requesting customers reduce outdoor water use by limiting lawn irrigation to a maximum of twice a week (customers…

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