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Mayor Ganim Announces the Appointment of Tyisha S. Toms as City Attorney
Today, Mayor Ganim announced the appointment of Attorney Tyisha S. Toms to serve as the City Attorney for the City of Bridgeport.
Jan 04, 2024
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City Council Leadership Condemns Derogatory Remarks By Councilwoman Maria Pereira, Seeks Her Immediate Resignation
Today, Bridgeport City Council leadership announced their strong condemnation of the derogatory comments made by Councilwoman Maria Pereira towards the Muslim community, city constituents, the Chief of Police and police officers, and other city staff.
Jan 04, 2024
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Food and Tobacco Service Renewal Applications
Food and Tobacco service renewal applications were mailed in December 2023 to license/permit holders.
Jan 03, 2024
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The City of Bridgeport Announces New Equipment to Prepare for the 2023-2024 Winter Season
Yesterday, Mayor Ganim met with the leadership teams of the Bridgeport Department of Public Facilities and management from the Bridgeport Emergency Operations Center to talk about the upcoming winter season and to ensure both departments are prepared.
Dec 28, 2023
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City of Bridgeport Water Pollution Control Authority Approves New Operator Agreement, Achieves $60 Million in Savings
Last week, the City of Bridgeport Water Pollution Control Authority (WPCA) Board voted to approve a new ten-and-a-half-year agreement with Inframark, LLC. to run the day-to-day operations of the WPCA’s wastewater treatment facilities.
Dec 27, 2023
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CDC Health Alert: Urgent Need to Increase Immunization Coverage for Influenza, COVID-19, and RSV and Use of Authorized/Approved Therapeutics in the Setting of Increased Respiratory Disease Activity During the 2023 – 2024 Winter Season
The CDC is actively monitoring the escalation of respiratory illnesses in the United States, caused by several pathogens like influenza viruses, SARS-CoV-2, and RSV. This increase indicates an urgent need to increase immunization coverage and use of approved therapies to prevent transmission and reduce severe illness.
Dec 15, 2023