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Month: June 2018

Bridgeport

#Bridgeport Receives Livability Award

Jun 19, 2018 Stephen Krauchick

#BRIDGEPORT – Mayor Ganim has been awarded the Outstanding Achievement award for the Mayor’s Initiative for Reentry Affairs at the 2018 City Livability Awards Program during The U.S. Conference of Mayors’ 86th Annual Meeting in Boston. This award recognizes mayoral leadership in developing and implementing programs that improve the quality of life in America’s cities, focusing on the leadership, creativity, and innovation demonstrated by the mayors.  This year’s winning cities were selected by former mayors from a pool of over 150 applicants. “Understanding the challenges and needs of our residents and supporting the overall quality of life in the City of Bridgeport is a priority for me.  We have continued our commitment to the MIRA program and are excited about future partnerships and opportunities…

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Stratford

Shallow Graves Author Talk: Stratford Library Tonight!

Jun 19, 2018 Stephen Krauchick

#Stratford CT--Maureen Boyle,award-winningning journalist, has been a crime reporter in New England for more than 25 years, including at the Standard-Times of New Bedford during this serial murder case. She holds an undergraduate degree in journalism from the University of Bridgeport in Bridgeport, Conn. and a master’s degree in criminal justice from Anna Maria College in Paxton, Mass. She is now director of the Journalism Program at Stonehill College in Easton, Massachusetts. This is her first book. After the Maureen will be available for questions and to sign books. Books can be purchased at the event. Stratford Library--Tuesday June 19, 2018   6:30 PM – 8:00 PM  

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Bridgeport

Bridgeport Breaks Ground on ‘Green’ Filtration System Designed to Absorb Rainwater

Jun 19, 2018 Stephen Krauchick

#Bridgeport, CT – Mayor Ganim joined the Director of the Office of Planning and Economic Development (OPED) Tom Gill, Director of Planning Lynn Haig, and President of Downtown Special Services District (DSSD) Lauren Coakley Vincent today to break ground on a Main Street bioswale that will bring additional greenery and art to the Downtown area while providing an ecology-friendly rainwater filtration system. “A bioswale not only alleviates the burden on our city’s sewer system but also adds permanent landscaping to our concrete downtown,” said Mayor Ganim. “This project improves the quality of life in the downtown area by revitalizing our urban cityscape, while making green advances and improving the pedestrian and visitor experience.” Director of OPED Tom Gill said “OPED has created a standard…

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Trumbull

Trumbull Integrity Awards

Jun 18, 2018 Stephen Krauchick

On Friday, State Senator Marilyn Moore presented The Trumbull Integrity Awards.  They are presented to persons of integrity personifies a state of incorruptibility, soundness, and completeness. Throughout the town of Trumbull, this is a quality that resonates in its residents. Sen. Moore’s Trumbull Integrity Award identifies and honors individuals whose integrity stands out in their community. This year, the award will be presented to: Madison Silva –A Trumbull High School junior who volunteers with students with intellectual and developmental disabilities at her school’s Best Buddies program. Heather LeMoult- Office Assistant at the Trumbull Housing Authority for approximately five years. Heather not only excels at her job, she goes above and beyond to help our low-income elderly and young disabled residents. John Vazzano- Trumbull resident, philanthropist,…

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