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More Threats Made Against Bridgeport Schools; Police Promise 'Layered Protection' More Threats Made Against Bridgeport Schools; Police Promise 'Layered Protection'
More Threats Made Against Bridgeport Schools; Police Promise 'Layered Protection' A school district in Fairfield County said it is investigating after another round of posts on social media threatening violence. Bridgeport Public Schools announced on Monday, Sept. 23, that it had received more threats after receiving a round last week.  Superintendent Dr. Carmela Levy-David said in an email to parents that the school system is working closely with police to investigate who sent this batch of threats.  Related: Connecticut Elementary School Swatted With Hoax Call Of Armed Intruder “We understand the concern this may cause and want to assure you that we are t…

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by Josh Lanier
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9 Family Members Of Beloved Bridgeport School Custodian Killed In Florida Crash 9 Family Members Of Beloved Bridgeport School Custodian Killed In Florida Crash
9 Family Members Of Beloved Bridgeport School Custodian Killed In Florida Crash A beloved Fairfield County school custodian suffered "an unimaginable loss" when nine members of his family died in a car crash in central Florida. The incident occurred on Monday, Aug. 5, in the Palm Beach County city of Belle Glade. In a statement on Tuesday, Aug. 6, Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim and Superintendent of Schools Dr. Carmela Levy-David did not name the employee but offered words of sympathy.  “It is with a heavy heart that I share the devastating news that one of our cherished custodial staff members has suffered an unimaginable loss," Levy-David said. "Nine members of the…

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by Kathy Reakes
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CT Schools Schedule Early Dismissals Due To Extreme Heat CT Schools Schedule Early Dismissals Due To Extreme Heat
CT Schools Schedule Early Dismissals Due To Extreme Heat Some schools in Connecticut will be letting students out of class early on Monday afternoon as the state contends with the first heatwave of the summer. Schools announced schedule changes for Monday, June 7, as the heat index is expected to top 100 degrees with the school year winding down. Students have also been advised to wear light, loose-fitting clothes to help combat the rising temperatures. Among the scheduled early dismissals:  Ashford Public Schools Bozrah Public Schools Bridgeport Public Schools Bullard-Havens Tech. H.S. Canterbury Public Schools Catholic Academy Bridgepo…

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by Zak Failla
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Some Schools Announce Closures, Delayed Starts, Shifts To Remote Learning For Tuesday Some Schools Announce Closures, Delayed Starts, Shifts To Remote Learning For Tuesday
Some Schools Announce Closures, Delayed Starts, Shifts To Remote Learning For Tuesday The following school districts have announced closures and shifts to remote learning for Tuesday, Feb. 2 due to the major winter storm. Reload page for new updates. Fairfield County Bethel Public Schools, closed Bridgeport Public Schools, remote learning day due to weather Darien Public Schools, remote learning day due to weather Fairfield Public Schools, remote learning day due to weather Greenwich Public Schools, remote learning day due to weather Newtown Public Schools, remote learning day due to weather Norwalk Public Schools, remote learning day due to weathe…

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by Daily Voice
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New Update: Schools Announce Closures Due To Storm New Update: Schools Announce Closures Due To Storm
New Update: Schools Announce Closures Due To Storm The following school districts have announced closures for Monday, Feb. 1 due to the major winter storm.Reload page for new updates. Fairfield County Bethel Public Schools, closed Bridgeport Public Schools, closed Brookfield Public Schools, closed Darien Public Schools, remote learning day due to weather Greenwich Public Schools, closed New Canaan Public Schools, closed Norwalk Public Schools, closed Ridgefield Public Schools, closed Stamford  Public Schools, closed Stratford Public Schools, closed Wooster School, Danbury, remote operations Litchfiel…

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by Daily Voice
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COVID-19: School In Bridgeport Goes Remote For Two Weeks COVID-19: School In Bridgeport Goes Remote For Two Weeks
Covid-19: School In Bridgeport Goes Remote For Two Weeks A district in Fairfield County has just announced one of its schools will be closed for in-person learning for two weeks due to COVID-19 exposure. Michael Testani, the Superintendent of Bridgeport Public Schools, announced that Luis Muñoz Marín Elementary School will be closed for in-person learning until Monday, Oct. 26. All classes will be participating in remote learning during that time. Grab-n-Go meals will still be available, the district said.

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by Joe Lombardi
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Free WiFi, Meals, Distance-Learning Tips To Ease Burden In Coronavirus School Closures Free WiFi, Meals, Distance-Learning Tips To Ease Burden In Coronavirus School Closures
Free WiFi, Meals, Distance-Learning Tips To Ease Burden In Coronavirus School Closures Is your head spinning with fear of the spread of coronavirus to your family? Figuring out how to work remotely while keeping your children occupied? Ready or not, Connecticut parents started homeschooling their kids Monday morning, March 16. To help ease the burden, internet provider Altice USA began offering free WiFi through its Optimum broadband service Monday, March 16, to households in their service area with K-12 and college students that don't already have it. Call 866-200-9522 for information about the 60-day enrollment. “We know that our connectivity services, especially broadband …

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by Donna Christopher
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COVID-19: CT Public Schools To Close For At Least Two Weeks COVID-19: CT Public Schools To Close For At Least Two Weeks
Covid-19: CT Public Schools To Close For At Least Two Weeks Updated story: All CT Public Schools To Close Under Order By Lamont Earlier school closure rundown prior to order for public school closure for two weeks or more: Bethel Public Schools: Closed through Friday, March 27 after being notified that an attendee at a national conference which several of Bethel High School students and staff member attended tested positive for COVID-19. Bridgeport Public Schools: Closed through Friday, March 27. Brookfield Public Schools: Closed through Friday, March 27. Danbury Public Schools: Closed through Friday, March 27. Darien Public …

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by Daily Voice
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COVID-19: Schools Announce Closures, Schedule Adjustments COVID-19: Schools Announce Closures, Schedule Adjustments
Covid-19: Schools Announce Closures, Schedule Adjustments The following are closures and schedule adjustments by school districts due to the outbreak of the novel strain of the coronavirus (COVID-19). Fairfield County Bethel Public Schools: Closed Friday, March 13 after being notified that an attendee at a national conference which several of Bethel High School students and staff member attended tested positive for COVID-19. Bridgeport Public Schools: Closed Friday, March 13 and all of next week. Brookfield Public Schools: Closed from Friday, March 13 through Friday, March 27 out of an abundance of caution. Danbury Public Schools: Closed …

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by Daily Voice
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Schools Announce Closures Due To Storm Schools Announce Closures Due To Storm
Schools Announce Closures Due To Storm The following school districts have announced closures or delayed starts for Tuesday, Dec. 17 due to the storm.Reload page for new updates. Fairfield County Bethel Public Schools, closed Bridgeport Public Schools, closed Brookfield Public Schools, closed Danbury Public Schools, closed Darien Public Schools, closed Greenwich Public Schools, closed Monroe Public Schools, closed New Canaan Public Schools, closed Norwalk Public Schools, closed Redding Public Schools, closed Ridgefield Public Schools, closed Shelton Public Schools, cl…

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Schools Announce Closures, Delayed Starts Due To Storm Schools Announce Closures, Delayed Starts Due To Storm
Schools Announce Closures, Delayed Starts Due To Storm The following school districts have announced closures or delayed starts for Tuesday, Dec. 3 due to the storm.Reload page for new updates. Fairfield County Bethel Public Schools, three-hour delay Bridgeport Public Schools, two-hour delay Darien Public Schools, two-hour delay Fairfield Public Schools, two-hour delay Greenwich Public Schools, two-hour delay New Canaan Public Schools, two-hour delay Newtown Public Schools, three-hour delay Norwalk Public Schools, two-hour delay Redding Public Schools, three-hour delay Ridgefield Public Scho…

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by Daily Voice
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Schools Announce Delayed Starts For Thursday Schools Announce Delayed Starts For Thursday
Schools Announce Delayed Starts For Thursday The following schools and school districts have announced delayed starts for Thursday, Feb. 28 due to the winter storm. Fairfield County Bridgeport Public Schools, two-hour delay Brunswick School, one-hour delay Greenwich Academy, one-hour delay Greenwich Public Schools, one-hour delay Stratford Public Schools, two-hour delay Trumbull School District, 90-minute delay Check back for updates

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by Daily Voice
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School Districts Announce Delayed Starts For Wednesday School Districts Announce Delayed Starts For Wednesday
School Districts Announce Delayed Starts For Wednesday The following schools and school districts have announced delayed starts for Wednesday, Feb. 13 due to the winter storm. Fairfield County Bethel Public Schools, two-hour delay Bridgeport Public Schools, two-hour delay Brookfield Public Schools, two-hour delay Fairfield Public Schools, two-hour delay New Canaan Public Schools, two-hour delay New Fairfield Public Schools, two-hour delay Newtown Public Schools, two-hour delay Ridgefield Public Schools, two-hour delay Shelton Public Schools, two-hour delay Stamford Public Schools, two-hour delay Stratford…

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by Daily Voice
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Morning Update: Schools Announce Delayed Starts For Thursday Morning Update: Schools Announce Delayed Starts For Thursday
Morning Update: Schools Announce Delayed Starts For Thursday The following schools and school districts have announced closures and delayed starts for Thursday, Jan. 31 due to icy conditions and frigid temperatures. Fairfield County Bethel Public Schools, two-hour delay Bridgeport Public Schools, two-hour delay  Brookfield Public Schools, two-hour delay Danbury Public Schools, two-hour delay Fairfield Public Schools, two-hour delay Greenwich Public Schools, two-hour delay Newtown Public Schools, two-hour delay Norwalk Public Schools, two-hour delay Ridgefield Public Schools, two-hour delay Shelton Public Sc…

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by Daily Voice
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Schools Announce Delayed Starts For Thursday Schools Announce Delayed Starts For Thursday
Schools Announce Delayed Starts For Thursday The following schools and school districts have announced closures and delayed starts for Thursday, Jan. 31 due to icy conditions and frigid temperatures. Fairfield County Bethel Public Schools, two-hour delay Bridgeport Public Schools, two-hour delay  Brookfield Public Schools, two-hour delay Danbury Public Schools, two-hour delay Fairfield Public Schools, two-hour delay Greenwich Public Schools, two-hour delay Newtown Public Schools, two-hour delay Norwalk Public Schools, two-hour delay Ridgefield Public Schools, two-hour delay Shelton Public Sc…

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by Daily Voice
Police & Fire
Bridgeport PD Adds K9 For Bomb Detection Bridgeport PD Adds K9 For Bomb Detection
Bridgeport PD Adds K9 For Bomb Detection The City of Bridgeport Police Department has added a new tool to help fight crime, Dennis, an explosive detective K-9 dog. The department was able to obtain Dennis, a 2-year-old Belgian Malinois, through a donation from Sonitrol Verified Security Systems in memory of its founder, Dennis F. Hickey. Hickey was a member of the Bridgeport business community for five decades. He founded Sonitrol Security Systems with his wife, Joan Hickey in 1973. Sonitrol Security started monitoring the security alarms at Central High School in 1976 and today they secure all Bridgeport schools and municipal bu…

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by Kathy Reakes
Weather
Bridgeport Hunkers Down In Blinding Snowstorm Bridgeport Hunkers Down In Blinding Snowstorm
Bridgeport Hunkers Down In Blinding Snowstorm BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — City Hall and City Hall Annex will be closed Thursday due to inclement weather. Mayor Joe Ganim has asked all non-essential city services employees not to report to work and all public schools and city parks are also closed. Residents may go to www.bridgeportct.gov/snow for the latest updates on the storm and the city’s response.

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by Meredith Guinness
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Bridgeport City Hall & Annex Delay Thursday Opening Due To Impending Storm Bridgeport City Hall & Annex Delay Thursday Opening Due To Impending Storm
Bridgeport City Hall & Annex Delay Thursday Opening Due To Impending Storm BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — All services at City Hall and City Hall Annex will have a delayed noon opening due to the impending snowstorm Thursday. For safety reasons, non-essential employees will report for their duties later than usual, though this is subject to change as weather and road conditions develop. Bridgeport Public Schools are closed Thursday. All city parks will also be closed. Residents may go to www.bridgeportct.gov/snow for the latest updates.

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by Meredith Guinness