| “Local Officials Consider Conversion of Landfill into Green Energy Park” – News 12
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| Mayor Bill Finch stands near the former landfill site.
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Bridgeport Mayor Bill Finch surveyed the site of the city's old landfill Wednesday, where he hopes a solar power station will soon be built.
The Connecticut Siting Council, who must approve the plan, held its final hearing on the topic Tuesday.
"I’m hopeful that they’ll give us the go-ahead. The project will create nearly one-hundred jobs and is expected to earn the city $7 million over the course of its lease," said Mayor Finch. "It involves taking a run-down piece of property, and turning the parcel around to become a bastion for clean energy production, which will also help ensure kids in our city breathe easier."
The Green Energy Park would turn the old landfill on Barnum Dyke Road into a power station made up of 9,000 solar panels. Mayor Finch also authored an Op-Ed for the CT Mirror this week regarding the planned Green Energy Park.
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"Mayor Finch Tours Pre-K Facility in Bridgeport" - Connecticut Post
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Mayor Bill Finch visited the Pre-K class at New Beginnings Family Academy on Tuesday, September 30.
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On Tuesday, Bridgeport Mayor Bill Finch toured a new Pre-K facility in the state’s largest city. The school, New Beginnings Family Academy, currently seats 36 kids in its Pre-K program.
“As a parent, and mayor of the state’s largest city, I’ve seen firsthand how tough it is for kids who don’t have access to high-quality early childhood education,” said Bridgeport Mayor Bill Finch. “And, research is clear: If kids aren’t reading at the level they should be by third grade, they’re less likely to graduate. That’s unacceptable. But thanks to the leadership of Governor Malloy and state legislators, more kids in Bridgeport now have access to the high-quality early education they deserve, preparing them to one day attend college and to compete for 21st century jobs.”
This visit comes just months after Mayor Finch was a vocal supporter of a bill that was passed by the state legislature and signed into law by Governor Malloy, which added 1,020 pre-k slots this year alone across Connecticut. Of the more than 1,000 new slots statewide, 126 are in the state’s largest city.
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"Bridgeport is getting better every day" - Monroe Courier
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| Construction at Steelpointe Harbor.
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The Monroe Courier published a piece raving about Bridgeport and the fact that it’s getting stronger every day.
In the letter, Andrew Nunn – former First Selectman of Monroe and current Chief Administrative Officer for the City – noted:
“With smart investments under Mayor Bill Finch’s leadership, our state’s largest city is getting better every day. And, the city is poised for a much brighter future. At the heart of Bridgeport’s approach is a focus on a number of major initiatives — the re-opening of Pleasure Beach after decades of neglect, the establishment of the Eco-Technology Park and breaking ground on Steelpointe Harbor after years of broken promises. Mayor Finch has also continued to champion the revitalization of downtown and East Bridgeport. Together, this is creating jobs and more confidence in the city’s future.”
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“Mayors: Transportation vital to urban resurgence” – Fairfield County Business Journal
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Bridgeport Train Station.
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Bridgeport Mayor Bill Finch joined mayors from Norwalk, Stamford and Bridgeport in Fairfield County and White Plains and New Rochelle in Westchester County for a “Meet the Mayors” event, which was held at the University of Connecticut in Stamford.
Mayor Finch said he believes transportation is worth the investment. His city is planning to build a second train station on a vacant 700-acre property. Finch said the city is transforming its vacant properties into clean-energy parks to attract more jobs.
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| Coming Up
in the
Park City
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| NHL Pre-Season Hockey in Bridgeport
New York Islanders vs. Boston Bruins
Friday, October 3
7:30 p.m.
Webster Bank Arena
The New York Islanders will play the Boston Bruins on Friday, Oct. 3 at Webster Bank Arena, the home of the organization’s American Hockey League affiliate, the Bridgeport Sound Tigers. Opening faceoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m.
For tickets and more info go to: websterbankarena.com
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| Manhattan Short Film Festival
Saturday, October 4
8 p.m.
The Bijou Theatre
Film Lovers in Fairfield County can unite with an audience of over 100,000 in over 250 cities across 6 Continents during this week, when the MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival screens at the Bijou Theatre on October 4 at 8 p.m.
For more info to go to: thebijoutheatre.com
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| Bridgeport Theatre Company Presents:
(R)Evolution: Songs of War & Creation
Friday, October 3
8 p.m.
Downtown Cabaret Theatre
This one-night-only gala concert featuring pop, rock, blues, jazz & Broadway musical numbers is a not-to-be-missed event.
The evening will feature songs of war, revolution, creation and evolution.
This one-night-only event will kick off Bridgeport Theatre Company's 2014/2015 season in style.
For tickets and more info go to: bridgeporttheatre.org
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Roy Orbison & Friends
Saturday, October 4
5:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.
Downtown Cabaret Theatre
Brian McCollough as Roy Orbison and Cabaret favorites Joey Pucci and the American Longboards take the stage for this wonderful concert event. Relive the soulful ballads and powerful compositions that made Roy Orbison famous. This concert will include hit songs such as Only the Lonely, Crying, Pretty Woman, and more.
For tickets and more info go to: dtcab.com
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Walk with Harold
Sunday, October 5
Registration: 11:30 a.m.
Walk Time: 12:30 a.m.
Lunch at 1:00 p.m.
St. Mary's by the Sea
Walk with Harold & Friends is an annual 1 mile dog walk around beautiful St. Mary’s by the Sea. This year we are pleased to have partnered with Black Rock School and Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo.
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