| "EPA Chief Visits Fuel Cell Park" - Only in Bridgeport
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Mayor Bill Finch, U.S. Rep. Jim Himes, FuelCell Energy, Inc. and Dominion hosted Gina McCarthy, Administrator of the United States Environmental Protection Agency for a tour of the 15 megawatt Dominion Bridgeport fuel cell park on Tuesday morning to showcase how affordable fuel cell solutions support energy policy, the environment and economic development at local, State and Federal levels.
During her public remarks at the Bridgeport fuel cell park, Administrator McCarthy commented that now is the time to embrace a clean energy future and that innovative solutions such as the Bridgeport fuel cell park reflect the pathway for American energy security and ingenuity.
"I'm excited to have EPA Administrator McCarthy in Bridgeport and that our efforts to become one of the greenest cities in America are being recognized nationally," said Mayor Bill Finch. "We are home to the Bridgeport fuel cell park, which has fueled green job growth and powers up to 15,000 homes at any given time with virtually pollutant free energy."
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| "Bridgeport, Fairfield U. cite parks as economic engines" - Fairfield County Business Journal
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| Bridgeport’s Ellsworth Park recently served as the backdrop for the release of a report on the value — in quality of life and hard currency — the city’s green spaces offer.
Bridgeport Mayor Bill Finch and Fairfield University President Jeffrey P. von Arx hosted the event where the findings from a study regarding the economic impact of parks were released.
The university and the city teamed on the project, which is titled “The Valuation of Bridgeport Parks.”
Residential properties within one-tenth of a mile from a park in Bridgeport have, on average, an 8 percent higher property value than residential properties within the next tenth of a mile from a park. Commercial properties show an even greater gain in property value within the first tenth of a mile from a park, showing an 11 percent increase compared with properties in the second tenth of a mile.
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"Bridgeport wins top snow plowing honors in statewide contest" - CT Post
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The team representing the City of Bridgeport took home several trophies including “Winning Municipality” and “Best in Show, Class V” at the Connecticut Association of Street & Highway Snow Plow Roadeo, a competition where municipalities from across the state compete in a large obstacle course that trucks with snow plow equipment must maneuver through.
The competition is meant to further incentivize Road Works Crews to get started early in preparing to tackle winter weather conditions (Click here for more info: http://bit.ly/1scGdMX).
Bridgeport’s team included: Craig Nadrizny, Jay Sportini, Ron Lupica, Lionel Young, and Julio Negron.
Last week, Bridgeport’s Road Crews participated in snow plow drills to get ready for the competition and the upcoming winter season.
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"Bridgeport unveils 'safe streets' campaign for pedestrians" - CT Post
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Mayor Bill Finch this week announced the City’s first comprehensive safe streets initiative designed to keep pedestrians, bicyclists and motorists safe.
“There is nothing more important than the safety of our children and families. We need a community where our kids can safely walk to school and people can bike to work. We all play a role. Our police, our schools and each one of us,” said Mayor Finch.
The initiative has three primary focuses: education, enforcement and investment.
“Traffic woes and pedestrian safety are major concerns in nearly every city across the country, and Bridgeport, Conn. is no different,” said Mayor Finch.
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| "Finch briefed on hospital, first responder preparedness on Ebola" - Bridgeport News
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Mayor Bill Finch spoke with officials from Bridgeport Hospital and St. Vincent’s Medical Center Thursday and was briefed on protocols for treating patients who exhibit Ebola-like symptoms.
“We know that the risk of a widespread outbreak of the Ebola virus in America is very, very low,” said Finch, after Yale-New Haven Hospital reported a person who had recently returned from Liberia was admitted and placed in isolation after experiencing a fever. The individual tested negative. “But it’s critical that if necessary, we’re ready to deal with the worst case scenario. We must be vigilant and prepared. We’re doing just that.”
Finch has been briefed by staff at both hospitals in the city. Both hospitals have instituted training to keep their medical staff safe while still providing the highest level of medical care for any potential patient.
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| Howl-O-Ween
Friday, October 17 and Saturday, October 18
6:30 to 10 p.m.
Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo
Calling all ghosts and goblins! Come and spend a truly fun and frightful evening at the Zoo featuring a "Greek Mythology" Hayride, Haunted Farmyard, Gruesome Greenhouse, and magic show by Jim Sisti. Tickets also include FREE face painting, and of course, CANDY! Don't miss this frighteningly good time!
Admission is $12 per person in advance and for Zoo members; $15 per person at the gate.
Event recommended for children ages 6-12, however, some of the "scarier" activities of the evening may be better suited for children ages 8+.
Event held on October 17, 18, 24, 25 from 6:30PM - 10:00PM.
Buy now & save! - to purchase advance tickets, please call Amanda at 203-394-6574.
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Opening Weekend!
Peter Pan Jr.
Saturday, October 18
2:30 p.m.
Sunday, October 19
12 p.m.
Downtown Cabaret Theatre
It's opening weekend of "Peter Pan Jr." at the Downtown Cabaret Theatre.
Wendy Darling loves to tell stories to her brothers, Michael and John.
But when her father announces she must move out of the nursery, Peter Pan comes to visit the children and whisks them away to Neverland.
Their adventure introduces them to the Lost Boys, Mermaids, and even the infamous pirate, Captain Hook! For tickets and more information go to: dtcab.com
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The Witch, the Broom and the Cauldron
Saturday, October 18
11 a.m.
Sunday, October 19
3 p.m.
The Bijou Theatre
“As a student witch, Cindy Towers gets herself deep in magical glop as one of her spells goes very wrong. Her friend Zack stops by that morning and when he sees what has happened to her home, he convinces a group of other student witches and wizards to help. Getting things back to normal becomes a wizarding challenge as the group braves a series of exciting magical adventures!”
“The Witch, the Broom and the Cauldron” is the first of three live theatre events for young children. We are fortunate to have this show written by the author of the original children’s book with the same title. James DeVivo has written and published several children’s books and is thrilled to be able to adapt this one to the stage as a musical.” For tickets and more info go to: thebijoutheatre.com
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Harvest for Haiti Concert with The Distractions
Saturday, October 18
8:00 p.m.
The Bijou Theatre
Take two award winning composers, a former Editor-in-Chief of Guitar Magazine, a Fender Jazzmaster playing pediatrician who grew up wanting to be Jimi Hendrix, and a drummer whose performance career runs the gamut, from country to rock, from Toad’s Place to The Ritz. Mix them together and you have The Distractions. Members of the band have composed, recorded and performed for award winning films, an Emmy nominated TV show and one of them even founded the National Guitar Museum. The Distractions love to play the music you love and are really good at it!
All proceeds from this event will be donated to the missionary works of Dr. Richard Garvey and his medical team in Haiti.
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