| Mayor Finch Visits Brave Young Man
Fundraiser to support Michael Rodriguez, a six-year-old boy who suffers from a rare and serious genetic disorder, to be held on Saturday
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| On Thursday, Mayor Bill Finch visited Waltersville School to meet Michael Rodriguez, a six-year-old young man who suffers from a rare and serious genetic disorder called Cardiofaciocutaneous (CFC) syndrome. Worldwide, there are only about 300 people reported with this disorder. During his meeting, Mayor Finch presented Michael with a citation recognizing the young man for his bravery. Michael and his family are planning on attending
a conference in July to meet with experts and to educate themselves alongside other families who are going through similar challenges. The Waltersville School Parent Advisory Council (PAC) is hosting a fundraiser at
Moe's Burger Joint, 997 Main Street in downtown Bridgeport, on Saturday, April 5 (tomorrow) from 4 to 8 p.m. to benefit Michael and his family's trip to the conference.
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| Standard & Poor’s confirms Bridgeport’s ‘A’ credit rating
Credit rating agency Standard & Poor’s has confirmed a stable outlook for the City of Bridgeport, maintaining its ‘A’ long-term credit rating.
“This healthy credit rating is further proof that Bridgeport is on the right track, with a disciplined approach to economic development and green job creation,” said Bridgeport Mayor Bill Finch. “Our increasingly stable financial situation positions us to obtain low, long-term interest rates, which in turn help us continue making smart investments aimed at moving Bridgeport toward a stronger future.”
In its report, Standard & Poor’s noted the positive impact of the city’s strong management practices, good financial policies, and an experienced and capable management team. The agency also pointed out that the city has strong liquidity.
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| State BOE Approves Two Bridgeport Charter Schools
Connecticut’s State Board of Education approved four charter schools on Wednesday, including two in Bridgeport.
In response, Mayor Bill Finch made the following statement:
“As the father of two kids who are currently attending Bridgeport public schools, I strongly believe that every child in Bridgeport deserves a fair shot at getting a high-quality education. And high-performing public charter schools in the Park City and across the state are preparing kids for college and to compete for 21st century jobs. That’s why I’m thrilled the State Board of Education gave the green light for these schools to get approved, helping to ensure that additional high-quality public school options will be available for kids and families in our state’s largest city.”
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|  | Mayor Bill Finch presents Anne Ostberg, Connecticut State Director of the Corporation for National andCommunity Service (CNCS) with a Mayoral proclamation for National Service Recognition Day on Tuesday, April 1. |
| Mayor Finch Hosts Mayor’s Day of Recognition for National Service
Bridgeport Mayor Bill Finch and more than 1,750 mayors from all 50 states and the District of Columbia, Guam, and Puerto Rico stood together in support of AmeriCorps and Senior Corps by participating in the second annual Mayors Day of Recognition for National Service on Tuesday, April 2.
As the federal agency for service and volunteering, CNCS annually engages more than five million citizens in service at more than 60,000 locations in 8,500 cities across the country through AmeriCorps, Senior Corps, and other programs.
Mayor Finch held a recognition ceremony to thank the local national service participants. Social Innovation Fund Director Michael Smith also participated in the ceremony.
“Mayors Day of Recognition for National Service gives mayors an opportunity to celebrate and thank volunteers for their hard work, and tireless efforts to help improve our cities,” said Mayor Finch.
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|  | The Centaur of Tymfi was unveiled at the Barnum Museum on April 1. |
| Barnum Museum unveils newest addition to its collection Mayor Bill Finch joined
Executive Director, Kathleen Maher on Tuesday, April 1 for the unveiling of the newest addition to the Barnum Museum's collection - the Centaur of Tymfi. The Centaur of Tymfi may be viewed Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free; donations accepted. 203-331-1104;
www.barnum-museum.org
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| Coming Up
in the
Park City
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Space Day
Saturday, April 5
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Discovery Museum
Rocket Launches, Space Science Demos, Full-Dome Planetarium Shows, Westport Astronomical Society Telescopes and Solarscopes, Astronomical Society of New Haven: Meteorite Collection; Film: “Journey to the Stars” ; ReMAX Hot Air Balloon Rides and More!
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The Mishaps of Miss Hops: A Bunny's Tale
Saturday, April 5 @ 2 p.m.
Sunday, April 6 @ 3 p.m.
The Bijou Theatre
Come be a part of some good ol’ springtime fun, and enjoy our great Easter musical, The Mishaps of Miss. Hops: A Bunny’s Tale!
The creator of Santa’s Crazy Christmas Special, Anthony Meath, brings us another holiday-inspired gem of a show – don’t miss out on being a part of it!
Follow Miss. Hops as she tries to discover the secret to her magical ways, befriends Peter Cottontail, and has to help defeat the Big Bad Wolf – oh my! Once you venture into this world of tie-dye and magic, you may never want to leave! Additional shows:
Saturday, April 12 @ 2 p.m.,
Sunday, April 13 @ 3 p.m.,
Saturday, April 19 @ 2 p.m. For more info go to:
thebijoutheatre.com
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Bridgeport Theatre Company presents:
The Who's "Tommy"
Saturday, April 5
@ 8 p.m.
Downtown Cabaret Theater Following the success of last season’s one-night rock concert of PINK FLOYD’S DARK SIDE OF THE MOON, BTC musicians and singers will recreate the famous 1969 rock opera TOMMY by English rock band The Who, which tells a story about a “deaf, dumb and blind boy” and features songs such as “Pinball Wizard”, “Acid Queen”, and more. In 1998, it was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame for "historical, artistic and significant value" and has sold over 20 million copies worldwide.
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