Westport 2015 Back to School Program

2015 Back to School Program Barbara Butler, Director of the Westport Department of Human Services, announces the scheduling of the Town’s 2015 “Back to School Program” which will run from Monday, August 3 through Friday, August 7 at Town Hall. This program offers gift cards to income-eligible families who have children in the Westport schools. Families can then purchase new backpacks and school supplies together. The Salvation Army also provides a limited number of Payless gift cards so children can start the school year with a new pair of shoes. The Back to School program depends solely upon the generosity of community individuals and organizations. Last year, 189 Westport students from 107 income-eligible families received back to school supplies as well as gift cards for a new pair…

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Bridgeport News: City Employee Overcome by Fumes

2:22pm--#Bridgeport CT--A city employee was overcome by fumes while inside a storm drain at 255 Bostwick Avenue according to radio reports.  He was transported to the hospital after firefighters provided assistance.   This report sponsored by: Un empleado de la ciudad fue vencido por los humos, mientras que en el interior del colector de aguas pluviales en la avenida 255 Bostwick De acuerdo con informes de radio. Fue trasladado al hospital después de bomberos proporcionaron asistencia. Um funcionário da cidade foi sufocado pela fumaça enquanto dentro de um bueiro em 255 Bostwick Avenue de acordo com reportagens de rádio. Ele foi transportado para o hospital depois de os bombeiros prestarem assistência.

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