|
"Pleasure Beach to open tomorrow for the first time since a bridge fire in 1996”
– News12
| |
|
Saturday is the big day. After nearly two decades, Bridgeport residents will again have access to Pleasure Beach. We’re hoping for a nice turnout and hoping to see you there. The water taxis will begin running for the public at 10 a.m., Saturday June 28, 2014, from the dock at Central Avenue near Seaview Avenue and will close at 6:00 p.m.
“This will be such an important day. I’ve heard so many stories from people about their memories as kids going to Pleasure Beach. Now, those people can bring their own kids there to create new memories. I know I will,” said Mayor Bill Finch.
The peninsula will be accessible seven days a week via free water taxi, which will pick beach goers up at the fishing pier located on Seaview Avenue near its intersection with Central Avenue.
| |
|
"US mayors to use nature to fight climate change"
– Associated Press
| |
| Bridgeport, Conn. Mayor Bill Finch, who also serves as co-chair of the U.S. Conference of Mayors Climate Protection Task Force, addressed thousands of elected officials and business leaders from across the country on the Park City’s efforts to tackle climate change. “Our sustainability plan is called BGreen2020. And, it’s a cooperative effort between our Regional Chamber of Commerce and the city. It’s resulted in building of the largest fuel cell in North America, which is the second biggest in the world. It’s also resulted in the creation of an Eco-Technology Park that houses many new businesses, hundreds of jobs, and a payroll addition to our economy of more than $10 million." Mayor Finch spoke to the Associated Press about the efforts of mayors across the country to fight climate change.
| |
|
"Bass Pro site work begins"
– CT Post
| |
|
Bridgeport’s Steel Point redevelopment — Steelpointe Harbor — continues moving closer to launch. This week, Connecticut Post wrote about the development taking another step forward as work is underway on the site of the development's first anchor tennant — Bass Pro Shops.
“Construction at the Bass Pro site serves as proof that we’re investing in the future,” said Mayor Bill Finch. “With Steelpointe Harbor, which is the largest economic development project in the Bridgeport since the industrial revolution, we’re improving our city through developing the waterfront. And, once complete, this development will create thousands of jobs, generate millions of dollars in tax revenue, and help ensure our city is a place where our kids and grandkids want to live, work, and raise a family.”
| |
|
“U-Haul reusing an old factory” – CT Post
| |
| On April 22, 2014, Mayor Bill Finch led a tour of the Eco-Technology Park, a development in the city’s west side that is attracting several green job creators and will serve as the future home to a new U-Haul facility.
| |
| Another highly-visible factory building in the city is getting a makeover.
U-Haul has purchased the former Bridgeport Metal Goods factory at 365 Cherry St. and plans to transform it into a plant for truck and trailer rentals, self-storage and more.
“U-Haul’s decision to further invest in Bridgeport is great news,” said Mayor Bill Finch. “They’re creating jobs and growing our economy. They’re revitalizing a building that has been an eyesore for our community. And, they’re investing in our future, playing a role in making Bridgeport a place where our kids and grandkids will choose to live, work, and raise their families.”
| |
|
| Coming Up
in the
Park City
| |
|
Greater Bridgeport Symphony Pops Concert
Friday, June 27 @ 7:30 p.m.
Bandshell in Seaside Park
The Greater Bridgeport Symphony returns to Seaside Park for a fabulous free Pops concert under the stars, the prelude to the exciting Skyblast Fireworks shows.
Skyblast Fireworks
Friday, June 27
Fireworks Begin @ Dusk
Seaside Park
Spend a warm summer evening at Seaside Park and enjoy a fabulous fireworks display that will light up the sky for miles around!
Champions on Parade
Saturday, June 28
Gates open at 4:30 p.m.
Show starts at 6:30 p.m.
Kennedy Stadium
A combination of professionally competing and exhibiting drum corps will entertain you for hours!
Barnum’s Got Talent
Saturday, June 28
@ 8 p.m.
The Bijou Theatre
Twenty talented finalists have made their way through a set of auditions and callbacks to compete in their age group for $500 prizes.
Tickets: $10
The Great Street Parade
Sunday, June 29
@ 12 noon
Begins at the corner of North, Clinton and Brooklawn Avenues
Celebrate our community with a great musical street parade featuring drum corps, bands, dancers, drill teams, clowns, creative floats, giant balloons and some Barnum-sized surprises.For more info on all of the Barnum Festival events go to : http://barnumfestival.com
| |
| Stay Connected with
Mayor Bill Finch
| |
|
