Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: Child Drowns

2024-06-15@9:01pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Bridgeport Emergency Communications received a call at 9pm of a possible drowning of an infant on Orland Street according to their statement, although radio reports said the child was 3 years old. The victim was transported to Bridgeport Hospital and pronounced dead.. This is an active investigation, no further info at this time. https://youtu.be/iIfeHLP1KaA

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Bridgeport News: Structure Fire

2024-06-14@8:00pm--#Bridgeport CT--Firefighters were dispatched to a structure fire at 80 Lindley Street from a lightning strike. First unit confirmed fire coming from the roof area. The fire was quickly extinguished by on-scene units. The Red Cross will provide shelter for 6 adults, 2 children, and 2 pets. The fire is being investigated by the Fire Marshal’s Office. No injuries occurred and all parties were out of the location when fire units arrived. https://youtu.be/kVJ9h0B7A8k

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Mayor Ganim Announces A Reorganization Affecting the Economic Development, Planning, Community Development, and Small & Minority Business Offices

Bridgeport, CT— Continuing in his efforts to reorganize city government to facilitate more efficient interactions among City departments and to provide better quality services to the public, Mayor Ganim announced the following changes to the Economic Development, Planning, Community Development, and Small & Minority Business Offices, effective immediately. Cathy Fletcher has been appointed to the position of Planning Director for the City of Bridgeport. A Bridgeport resident, Fletcher received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Environmental Engineering from Lehigh University and her Master’s Degree in City Planning from Boston University.  Prior to entering the field of community development and planning, Fletcher worked in the private sector as an Environmental Engineer with the Ramboll Corporation, a multinational development consulting firm. Fletcher…

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