bridgeport: Bridgeport CT Christmas Tree Pick Up
- 01/07/12 04:01 AM
Christmas tree pickup begins Tuesday, January 8, in Bridgeport, Connecticut
The City of Bridgeport will begin collecting Christmas trees on Tuesday, January 8 and will continue through Friday, January 13.All trees must be placed at the curbside and be free of all ornaments and plastic bags. Trees that are in plastic bags or have ornaments on them will not be collected.Residents may also bring discarded trees to the City of Bridgeport’s Transfer Station located at 475 Asylum St. All trees must be free of all ornaments and plastic bags before disposal. For more information, contact the Roadway Division at 203- 576-7124 … (1 comments)
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bridgeport: City of Bridgeport OFFICIALLY Orders Voluntary Evacuation of Low Lying Areas
- 08/27/11 10:19 AM
The State of Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection (State EOC) issued a report at noon today which states that Bridgeport is a mandatory evacuation area. I don't know what this means. I can't find any information on the City website to see what areas are being evacuated or on the City's Facebook page or Twitter. The next State EOC report is at 4 PM. Click on the link above to go to the State EOC site.
STATE EOC REPORT - 8/27 NOON
The City of Bridgeport declared a State of Emergency according to the report along with Fairfield, … (3 comments)
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bridgeport: Hurricane Irene Alert for Black Rock - Threat of Storm Surge at High Tide
- 08/26/11 02:38 PM
The town of Fairfield is requiring residents in the Fairfield Beach area to evacuate their homes tomorrow (Saturday) by 4 PM. No mandatory evacuations are planned for Black Rock at this time, however, please remember that we did have last minute evacuations during Hurricane Gloria. I was one of the people who evacuated and it wasn't easy as there were live power lines down and trees in the road as I tried to leave. If you are planning to leave, it would be best to do it during the day tomorrow rather than waiting until the storm arrives.
While much damage … (7 comments)
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bridgeport: Hurricane Irene Headed for Fairfield County Connecticut
- 08/25/11 04:08 PM
Irene is headed up the East Coast and in many models dead centered on Bridgeport, so take this one seriously. Dust off your battery-powered radio and consider investing in a NOAA weather radio (battery operated). If the storm is bad we WILL lose power in Black Rock. This image is from www.hurricanetrack.com and is one of the best sites to track the projected path of the hurricane. Governor Malloy has urged Connecticut residents to take three simple preparedness steps: get a kit, make a plan, and stay informed,” said Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection Commissioner Reuben F. Bradford.”We cannot become … (5 comments)
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bridgeport: Bridgeport CT School System Calendar for August through October 2011
- 08/14/11 06:49 AM
Monday, August 29 First Day for Students (One Session Day) Tuesday, August 30 First Day for Grades 10, 11 &12 (One Session Day) Monday, September 5 Labor Day (No School) Thursday, September 29 Rosh Hashanah (No School) Monday, October 10 Columbus Day (No School) Wednesday, October 12 School Improvement (One Session Day) To download the calendar into your Google calender or to print out in PDF format please visit: http://www.bridgeportedu.com/calendar.html … (0 comments)
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bridgeport: Black Rock Updated 3 BR, 2 BA Condo Rental for $1,600
- 08/10/11 05:42 AM
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bridgeport: Real Estate Recovery - Park Upgrades in Black Rock
- 08/07/11 04:55 AM
CAL RIPKEN YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PARK
The Cal Ripken Senior Foundation will create a 55,000 SF Youth Development Park estimated to cost $1.5 million. The state is providing some of the money through a grant from the bonding process. The field will have a synthetic, multi-purpose (AstroTurf) surface that will be used for softball, soccer, lacrosse, and by the Black Rock Little League. Construction is expected to begin in the fall with the opening scheduled for the Spring of 2012.
ELLSWORTH FIELD IMPROVEMENTS
$500,000 Ellsworth Field improvements to benefit the Black Rock Little League were completed in Spring 2011.
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bridgeport: Seabright Beach Pilates Offered by Black Rock Pilates Studio
- 07/09/11 04:37 AM
Back for our 7th YEAR!
Seabright Beach
7:15 AM Saturdays
ONLY $12 (or use your Express Mat Class Package)
Bring your Sunblock, Towel and Sunglasses. No registration required. Seabright beach is very accessible and does not require a parking permit. Directions to Seabright Beach:
Directions - North on Fairfield Ave - take a R onto Courtland St. South on Fairfield Ave - Take a L onto Courtland AveFollow Courtland to the end. Take a L on Grovers, 1st R on Beacon, L on Seabright Ave!
For more information about Black Rock Pilates Studio's programs. please visit www.blackrockpilates.com
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bridgeport: Fairfield County Municipality Mill Rates 2011-2012
- 07/03/11 04:33 AM
Effective July 1, 2011-2012 mill rates. Assessed value for many towns can be found on www.visionappraisal.com or on the town's website. Multiply the amount below by the assessed value, but move the decimal point back two places, e.g. for Bethel multiply $23.24 x $1,000 for a home assessed at $100,000. The annual property taxes in this example would be $2,324.
Bethel 23.24
Bridgeport 39.64
Brookfield 19.94
Danbury 21.69
Darien 12.02
Easton 22.95
Fairfield 22.47
Greenwich 10.64 w/Sewers 10.11 without
Milford 28.89
Monroe 28.79
New Canaan 14.479 w/sewer 13.853 without
New Fairfield 23.95
Newtown 24.37
Norwalk Dist 1,2,3,8,9 w/Garbage 20.742
W/o … (1 comments)
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bridgeport: Bridgeport Fireworks 2011
- 06/23/11 09:35 AM
Bridgeport Fireworks 2011 SkyBlast Party & Fireworks at Seaside Park, Bridgeport CT will be held on Sunday, July 3 from 7 pm to 10 pm. The fireworks are the last event in the Barnum Festival. Bridgeport fireworks can also be seen from Jennings and Penfield Beaches in Fairfield.
Fairfield Fireworks 2011 will be held on Monday, July 4 and can be seen from Jennings and Penfield Beaches as well as from St. Mary's-by-the-Sea in Black Rock.
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bridgeport: Governor Malloy to Hold Town Meeting in Bridgeport
- 02/15/11 03:13 AM
Governor Dannel Malloy will hold a Town Hall Meeting in Bridgeport.
Location: City Hall Annex at 999 Broad Street in Conference Rooms A, B, and C
Date: February 21, 2011
Time: 7:00pm.
According to Joe Ianniello of the Black Rock NRZ, our Council Representatives Sue Brannelly and Marty McCarthy feel that, "it's critical the governor hear from us first hand and understand we are not in any way an apathetic city. Our needs this budget cycle are at great risk and we want the governor to understand our needs. We know the 'squeaky wheel' theory is not terribly effective in the first term … (2 comments)
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bridgeport: Would You Like to be Featured on Dale Siegel's Blog?
- 01/27/11 03:29 AM
Dale Robyn Siegel is a licensed attorney in New York and owns Circle Mortgage Group, in Harrison, New York. She is an adjunct professor at NYU Schack Institute of Real Estate as well as Baruch College. She has been speaking to the public and teaching real estate professionals about mortgage finance for the past ten years. Her latest book, The New Rules for Mortgages came out in September 2009. She's one smart lady who in addition to having her law degree also has her MBA.
Every Thursday Dale highlights a new community on her nationally recognized blog, "Diaries of a Mad … (4 comments)
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bridgeport: Mayor Declares Snow Emergency for Bridgeport, CT
- 01/26/11 01:07 PM
Mayor Finch Declares Snow Emergency Beginning at 5 p.m. Today (1/26/2011). In force until 5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 27. No Parking on Snow Emergency Streets. Alternate Side of the Street Parking in Force on All Other Roadways Until Further Notice
Due to the impending winter storm, Mayor Bill Finch has declared a snow emergency beginning today [Wednesday] at 5 p.m., extending through 5 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 27.
Residents must move their cars off posted snow emergency streets by 5 p.m. tonight. Snow emergency streets are marked with white signs with red lettering.
Alternate side of the street parking rules are in … (2 comments)
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bridgeport: Black Rock Branch Library Meet the Author - Paula Butturini
- 01/25/11 08:01 AM
Tuesday, February 8th 6:30 PMBlack Rock Branch
Please join us in welcoming Black Rock native Paula Butturini back to her old neighborhood to discuss her critically acclaimed book Keeping the Feast.
Keeping the Feast traces the path of a single bullet that upended the lives of an American couple reporting on the fall of Communism in 1989. A story of food and love, injury and healing, Keeping the Feast is a memoir of nourishment and restoration in Italy after a long period of tragedy, and a contemplation of the extraordinary sustaining powers of food, family, friendship, and grace.
Read the review in … (0 comments)
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bridgeport: Snow Emergency Extended Another Day in Bridgeport
- 01/14/11 07:11 AM
Bridgeport extends snow emergency (01/14/11) BRIDGEPORT - Bridgeport Mayor Bill Finch has extended the city's snow emergency until noon tomorrow (January 15). Mayor Finch says Public Works crews are still clearing snow from roads, especially the smaller side streets. See previous post on Snow Emergency for more details on the Black Rock Community Blog at www.blackrockonline.org
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bridgeport: What Does Black Rock CT Offer for Parks and Recreation?
- 01/10/11 06:18 AM
I received an e-mail from someone relocating to Fairfield County who wanted to know what Black Rock had to offer in terms of our parks and other recreation. I sent her the following information:
Along the coast of Long Island Sound in Black Rock you'll find a small sandy beach on Seabright Avenue. The beach is a good place for sunbathing and ideal for launching kayaks and canoes. There is a marina at Captain's Cove on Bostwick Avenue (take Seabright to left on Brewster, right on Ellsworth, right on Prescott, straight on Yacht to Bostwick) along with outdoor dining, charter boats, and … (0 comments)
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bridgeport: Chris Shays Returns to Black Rock
- 12/26/10 10:15 AM
Thursday, January 13th6:30 PMBlack Rock Branch
Former Congressman Christopher Shays will be speaking at the Black Rock Branch Library. Please join us for this very special event.
More details coming soon.
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bridgeport: Black Rock Rotary Holiday Party
- 11/23/10 01:21 AM
November 22, 2010 by admin comment
Please join us at the Black Rock Branch Library, 2705 Fairfield Avenue on December 11th between 2 and 5pm for a holiday celebration! Santa will be visiting and giving out gift wrapped children's books for the kids. There will also be refreshments served for both the adults and the children.
Nancy Earle of the BLACK ROCK COMMUNITY FARM STAND - A Multi Farm CSA with delivery to Black Rock will also be there with info on this exciting new venture.
Black Rock Branch Library2705 Fairfield AvenueBridgeport, CT 06605(203) 337-9676A Gathering Place for the Entire … (0 comments)
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bridgeport: Fall Bird Watching Update at Ash Creek
- 11/21/10 05:02 AM
Hi.... Fall has arrived with today's 11/15th three dozen American Wigeon's..and yesterdays Mergansers both Red Breasted and Hooded... the pair of Swans often visit with their "teenager' ..& ..past two days the frantic feeding of Sparrows has ceased ? why? maybe snow is on its way? ...the one Great Blue Heron still fishes here and a few Yellow legs yesterday both incomming and out going tides ..the King Fisher especially active on sunny days.. and seems to be quite lucky!
Happiness on the Ash Creek
Jean Layton
Ash Creek Conservation Association member
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bridgeport: This Weekend in Black Rock - November 11-14
- 11/11/10 02:42 AM
ACOUSTIC CAFE, 2926 Fairfield Ave., 203-335- FOLK: Devlin Miles, Renard Boissiere, Thursday; Xenosis, Arcane Malevolence, Archaic Decapitator, Friday; Steep Grade, Saturday; Open Mic, Tuesday; Tokyo Rosenthal, Brett Randal, Wednesday.ASH CREEK SALOON, 2895 Fairfield Ave., 203-333-2733: Joe Kiernan, Thursday, 8: 30 p. m.
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Christmas tree pickup begins Tuesday, January 8, in Bridgeport, Connecticut
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