Video: #Bridgeport Police Memorial Ribbon Cutting

$Bridgeport, Conn. (November 2, 2015) – Bridgeport Mayor Bill Finch, Police Chief Joseph Gaudett Jr., and members of the Bridgeport Police Department celebrated the opening of the new police memorial in front of police headquarters at 300 Congress St.

“This memorial has been a long-time in the making, but we’re proud to be able to give such a tribute to those who sacrifice day in and day out to keep our kids and families safe from harm,” said Mayor Bill Finch. “And, we’re especially proud and humbled to pay tribute to those who have given their lives for the safety and security of our city.”

The memorial, which stands between police headquarters and city hall, . The memorial contains a bronze statue of a police officer walking with two children, an engraving of the seal of the city of Bridgeport, and podium engraved with “A Police Officer’s Prayer.”

“This is a memorial for all the officers that made the ultimate sacrifice for the Bridgeport Police Department,” said Police Chief Gaudett. “The memorial also serves as a reminder to our officers to remain vigilant.”

The memorial is surrounded by newly planted trees and a newly installed fountain. Park benches will soon be installed in the area as well.

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Westport Veterans Day Services Announced

#Westport CT–William Vornkahl, President of the Westport Veterans Council announced that the Town of Westport will hold Veterans Day services on Wednesday, November 11 in the Town Hall auditorium. The public is invited.

At 10:30 a.m., the Westport Community Band will present a “Patriotic Salute to All Veterans”program which will include marches and patriot tunes.The services will begin at 11:00 am, and include the Veterans Day address by Staples High School Senior Matt Johnson and remarks and Proclamation reading by First Selectman Jim Marpe

 

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Bridgeport News: Several Displaced In Townhouse Fire

7:28pm–‪#‎Bridgeport‬ CT–Firefighters had to handle two calls at the same time, the first on at 80 Granfield Avenue and then this townhouse fire from about 62 to 76 Alanston Road (between Seaview and Connecticut Avenue). Firefighters had to bust down the doors of about 3 of the doors that I had seen. The fire apparently started in one of the apartments and then spread upward to the second and third floor and then through the attic. There were no reported injuries when I left the scene. At 8:27pm–#Firefighters were ordered to evacuate the building.


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