Area Events + Job Openings: Bridgeport News

Welcome back, Bridgeport. Here's all the local news, events, and community posts you need for Tuesday, Jan. 11.

First, today's weather:

Sunny, breezy and very cold. High: 17 Low: 10.

Here are the top stories today in Bridgeport:

1. Bridgeport Events Calendar: See What's Happening In The Area This Week (Bridgeport Patch)
2. Who's Hiring In The Bridgeport Area? Browse New Local Jobs (Bridgeport Patch)
3. CT DOT plans Route 8 new exit signs and numbers from Bridgeport to Valley (Shelton Herald)
4. Grieving Bridgeport mother starts program to fight opioid epidemic (News 12 Connecticut)

Today in Bridgeport:

From my notebook:

• City of Bridgeport, CT - Government: "UPDATE St. Vincent’s Hospital has also opened another COVID testing site." (Facebook)
• Bridgeport, Connecticut Animal Control: "DOG OF THE DAY! Rogers! This handsome guy just keeps getting cuter! He had a blast outside yesterday in the snow with the ACOs and staff here at BAC, and he wants to share that optimistic energy with the world! Apply to meet him today! A..." (Facebook)
• Bridgeport, CT Fire Department: "Safety Tip for today......bridgeportfire #bridgeportct" (Facebook)
• Bridgeport Public Library: "For Bridgeport history, check out the Bridgeport History Center https://bit.ly/3jab7nH_Bridgeport_History_Center" (Facebook)
• North End Little League, Bridgeport CT: "2022 Spring/Summer Registration LAST DAY TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT! Calling all children from ages 4 to 13 who are interested in playing baseball for the upcoming 2022 spring/summer season! The season will start Saturd..." (Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Park Ave/ Capitol Ave: "How about starting the year without worrying about cleaning your home? - I can help. I have available times in my schedule for biweekly and monthly cleaning. I have references available and I am vaccinated. Free estimate. (475)449-6409" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Beardsley Park: "Hello Neighbors! - Thinking of starting a local business. What types of restaurant business is needed in the Beardsley park area?" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Wells St: "$45 only 3 sets available $3 deposit required first come first served - 1charmin 1 purex 1 gain 2xbody wash 1xtide pods 1xmouth wash 1xbeads 1xhand soap 1xsoftener 1 x 3 xColgate 1 dawn dish soap 1 air freshener 1 plug in 1 Han..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Brooklawn: "Anyone in the Plateau Ave area take in a kitten that would be about 7 months old now? - Not sure if it is a boy or girl, tabby color, small. I took a sibling but I thought this one had been captured but she has appeared. She showed up ..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Wells St: "$35 2 sets available no holds unless you pay for it , no substitutions, if you want an customized bundle just inbox me what you’d like and I’ll see if I have in stock 1 angle soft - 3 purex 1 downy 1 plug in 1 hand soap 1 refill 1 d..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Wells St: "1 set available $55 ($3 non refundable fee required) first come first served 3 depends 1 shampoo 1 conditioner 1 mouthwash 1 olly for sleep 1 razor 1 toothbrush electric 1 changeable heads 1 lotion 1 body wash 1 Olay toner 1 Olay face wa..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Wells St: "1 set available $55 ($3 non refundable fee required) first come first served 3 depends 1 shampoo 1 conditioner 1 mouthwash 1 olly for sleep 1 razor 1 toothbrush electric 1 changeable heads 1 lotion 1 body wash 1 Olay toner 1 Olay face wa..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Wells St: "3 sets available $30 each - $3 deposit required First come first served no substitutes 1 gain detergent 1 gain softener 1 Fabuloso 1 multi purpose cleaner spray 1 tide pods 1 double pack small spaces 1 dial foam hand soap 1 Clorox..." (Nextdoor)

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— Chris Rhatigan

About me: Chris Rhatigan is a freelance writer and editor.