Family To Sue Police: Report + COVID Bonuses For Teachers

Welcome back, Bridgeport. Here's all the local news, events, and community posts you need for Tuesday, Jan. 25.

First, today's weather:

Not as cold. High: 41 Low: 18.

Here are the top stories in Bridgeport today:

1. Family of Bridgeport woman found dead in apartment plans to sue police department: The family claims that the department was negligent in the investigation of Lauren Smith-Fields's death. (WFSB)
2. Bridgeport school board to consider COVID-related bonuses for teachers (CTPost)
3. Bridgeport Area Events: See What's Coming Up This Week (Bridgeport Patch)
4. Who's Hiring In The Bridgeport Area? Browse New Local Jobs (Bridgeport Patch)
5. Bridgeport Resident Wins $30k Lottery Prize (Bridgeport Patch)
6. Former Starbucks supervisor from Bridgeport files lawsuit against coffee giant (News 12 Connecticut)

Today in Bridgeport:

• Parent Conference (Events) - New Beginnings Inc Family Academy District (12:00 AM)
• Choir/Gospel Choir Music Room - Harding High School (2:30 PM)
• *New Life Creation Club Room 110 - Harding High School (2:30 PM)
• Spanish Heritage Club Room 218 - Harding High School (2:35 PM)

From my notebook:

• Nextdoor Neighbor, Bridgeport Northend: "Adoption - Hello neighbors looking for a puppy or small breed dog to adopt . We are loving family looking forward for making our household bigger . Please PM if you know of anyone that cannot keep their pet or have puppies . Thank you g..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, The Hollow: "Anyone else have discolored water? - In the Park/Capitol/Brooklawn area." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Charcoal Pond: "If you need a house cleaner, here I am. - Fairfield and New Haven Co. 15 years of experience. Pet friendly. Free estimates. 203 923 6280 Paulo." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Old Town: "Hello Everyone, I'm in need for a reliable, affordable limousine service, - any suggestions. If so please comment or inbox me. Thank you." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Bridgeport North End: "Hello - Your neighbor here and your local Licensed Electrician Please let me know if you need anything!" (Nextdoor)

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Events:

• Estate Planning Seminar (January 25)
• Seven Acres Montessori Elementary/Middle School Virtual Info Event (January 27)
• Opening Night Event: Adger Cowans: Sense and Sensibility (January 27)
• FCDS Fridays (January 28)
• "Curbside Dinner 2022" (January 29)
• St. James School Open House - Join us! (January 30)
• Relational Parenting: How to Grow our Children's Relationship Superpowers (January 30)
• How Can Parents Help Children Develop Social Skills During COVID? (January 30)
• SEEK22 Focus (February 4)
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For sale:

• 2015 Mercedes GLK 350 for sale - $27,995 (Details)
• BMW 3-Series OEM alloy wheels/3 tires, 3 sets floor matts (Details)
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Job listings:

• Avery Abrasives-is looking for Industrial Electrician-Part time - (Details)
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You're officially in the loop for today. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— Chris Rhatigan

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