| "Breaking Ground on Bridgeport Revitalization" - WTNH
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| A long-neglected site in downtown Bridgeport is going to get a makeover. Mayor Bill Finch joined developers, city staff and other elected leaders for the groundbreaking of the revitalization project of the Jayson Building on Middle Street and the Newfield Building on Main Street. They will be combined into one structure, the Jayson-Newfield Building. The Jayson-Newfield Building is one of many revitalization projects that are planned to launch over the next two years in Bridgeport’s Downtown North area.
“This is primarily about jobs. There will be jobs in constructing these buildings. There will be jobs for workers that are living here, and once complete, there will be jobs in the retail sites being created on this block,” said Bridgeport Mayor Bill Finch.
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| "Bridgeport Plans To Use An Old Landfill For Green Energy" - WSHU
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Bridgeport, Connecticut is planning to install 9,000 solar panels on an unused landfill. It's one of the latest projects to reclaim polluted land in the city.
This 11-acre landfill is on a hill overlooking a harbor and Long Island Sound. It's got a great view, but it’s been vacant for years. Installing solar panels on it will provide power for about 5,000 homes. Speaking at the landfill Friday alongside city council members, Bridgeport Mayor Bill Finch said they’ll break ground next month.
"And the next time we're all up here, there'll be a vast array, one of the largest arrays in Connecticut, of solar panels and two fuel cells creating jobs right here in Connecticut," Finch said.
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"Ohio Joins Dustup Over Claim by Connecticut to be ‘First in Flight’" - CT Mirror
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The Ohio state legislature has introduced a resolution disparaging Connecticut’s claims to be “First in Flight,” reigniting a fight over whether the Wright brothers or Gustave Whitehead, a German immigrant who lived in Fairfield, were the first to fly a powered aircraft.
Whitehead supporters say he flew his plane about 40 or 50 feet into the air in August of 1901, two years before the Wright brothers, who were from Dayton, Ohio, flew their aircraft in Kitty Hawk, N.C.
Bridgeport Mayor Bill Finch said, “It’s been proven by ‘Jane’s All the World Aircraft.’ A poor German immigrant made history in Bridgeport, Fairfield, and Stratford. We want to make sure Ohio legislators know the truth and stick to it.”
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"Bridgeport Mayor, Officials Offer Winter Weather, Road Safety Tips" - Bridgeport Daily Voice
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| Bridgeport Mayor Bill Finch joined city officials Tuesday to discuss winter weather conditions and hazards, road safety, warming center locations and health considerations as the city faces plunging temperatures and snow.
On Tuesday, Gov. Dannel Malloy issued a severe cold weather alert due to the forecast showing cold temperatures Tuesday evening, with wind chill factor temperatures predicted to be in the low single digits or below zero each night into Saturday morning. “We hope for the best and plan for the worst,” said Finch. “We’re tracking the forecast and conditions closely. We have a plan in place to keep kids and families safe regardless of the weather conditions we face.”
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| Coming Up
in the
Park City
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| Disney on Ice presents
Treasure Trove
Webster Bank Arena
This Weekend!
Discover endless riches when Disney On Ice presents Treasure Trove Presented by Stonyfield YoKids Organic Yogurt comes to your hometown! Disney On Ice sets the gold standard with a skating spectacular filled with classic Disney moments. Get tangled up in Disney's 50th animated feature with Rapunzel and Flynn and enter the worlds of your favorite Disney princesses: Ariel, Belle, Cinderella, Jasmine, Aurora, Tiana, Mulan and, of course, the one who started it all, Snow White. Ahoy, Mateys! Set sail with Peter Pan, the always sassy Tinker Bell and the cantankerous Captain Hook & his pirate pals on an adventure beyond Never Land! Trek the wilds of Africa with Simba, Nala, Pumbaa and Timon as they discover the true meaning of the 'Circle of Life.' Tick-Tock! Tick-Tock! Don't be late to a very important date with Alice & the Mad Hatter as they march with the Queen of Hearts' Army Of Cards. You won't want to miss this show full of Disney treasures to remember.
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| ReVisit Bridgeport: Photographs by Ed Brinsko
Opening Reception
Saturday, January 10
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
McLevy Hall
An exhibit opening on Saturday, January 10 will highlight the work of longtime newspaper photographer Ed Brinsko, who worked for the former Bridgeport Post Publishing Co. for 43 years.
The late Mr. Brinsko photographed U.S. presidents, other dignitaries, celebrities and ordinary people, and covered events from tragedies to celebrations, throughout the greater Bridgeport region during his journalism career.
The exhibit, entitled “ReVisit Bridgeport: Photographs by Ed Brinsko,” features some of his best photos at McLevy Hall, 202 State Street, Bridgeport.
An opening reception will take place Saturday, Jan. 10, from 1:00-4:00 p.m. at McLevy Hall, third floor.
Michael Daly, Connecticut Post editorial page editor, will lead a discussion on Mr. Brinsko’s work during the reception. The event is open to the public. The exhibit will remain open through Jan. 31 by appointment only; those interested can contact Jay Misencik at misencik.
images@gmail.com or 203-268-8306. Mr. Misencik, a professional photographer in the region, is Ed Brinsko’s nephew and is helping to organize the exhibit.
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Chicken Little, The Ugly Duckling and The Three Pigs
Saturday, January 10 @ 12:00 p.m.
Sunday, January 11 @ 12:00 p.m.
Downtown Cabaret Theatre
The actors aren’t at the theatre! What do we do? Cancel the show? Of course not. As the old saying goes: The show must go on, and luckily the Italiano Players are here to save the day. Armed with a caravan full of fun props and costumes, this eccentric troupe of traveling performers are here to perform not one, not two, but three classic children’s tales the only way they know how: Cabaret style!
This show is chock full of magic, mayhem, and music as the performers bounce from story to story to tell the tales of The Ugly Duckling, Chicken Little, and The Three Little Pigs in this fun and completely unique Cabaret original.
Children’s shows usually run no longer than 75-80 minutes with a 10 minute intermission. For more info go to: dtcab.com
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