Large Fight At School + Pit Bull Attack: Bridgeport News

Welcome back, Bridgeport. Here's all the local news, events, and community posts you need for Tuesday, Oct. 19.

First, today's weather:

Sunny and breezy. High: 65 Low: 55.

Here are the top stories in Bridgeport today:

1. Large Fight Reported At School In Bridgeport: Police: Police responded to Great Oaks Academy on the report of a large fight inside the school, according to officials. (Bridgeport Patch)
2. Woman Injured In Bridgeport Pit Bull Attack: Report: Authorities are investigating the incident, which occurred on Friday afternoon. (Bridgeport Patch)
3. 10 Rescued From Sinking Boat In Bridgeport Harbor: Ten people were rescued from a boat accident over the weekend. (Bridgeport Patch)
4. Bridgeport non-profit helps homeowners with unpaid sewer bills from going into foreclosure (News 12 Connecticut)
5. Bridgeport police chief offers No Shave November alternatives (CTPost)
6. Renovations underway to repair roof at Bridgeport's The Klein Memorial Auditorium (News 12 Bronx)
7. Bridgeport Restaurant Fined $100K For Labor Violations (Bridgeport Patch)

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Today in Bridgeport:

Bridgeport Patch Notebook

• City of Bridgeport, CT - Government: "If you live in #Bridgeport, rid your home of hazards for FREE without damaging the environment! Just load up your trunk, and bring it to Blackham School, on Thorme Street. October 31st 9AM -1PM Please bring your ID! #Enviorment #Hazardou..." (Facebook)
• Bridgeport, CT Fire Department: "Students from Geraldine Claytor Magnet School at the YMCA Program creating thank you cards to their local firefighter "friends" who they visited during the summer. #bridgeportbravest #bridgeportct #bridgeportfire" (Facebook)
• BridgeportLibrary: "For Bridgeport history, check out the Bridgeport History Center https://bit.ly/3jab7nH_Bridgeport_History_Center" (Facebook)
• City of Bridgeport, CT - Government: "October is Fire Prevention Month! Did you know cooking is the #1 cause of house fires and injuries? Here are tips from #BFD Firefighter Gomez. #Bridgeport #FirePrevention #SafetyFirst" (Facebook)
• City of Bridgeport, CT - Government: "THE LEAVES ARE FALLING, WHICH MEANS IT'S BROWN BAG COLLECTION TIME! - Place your brown bag’s curbside by 6:00 a.m. On recycling day. - Plastic bags, loose piles of brush and leaves, rocks, soil, and sand WILL NOT BE COLLECTED - DO NOT MI..." (Facebook)
• Bridgeport, CT Fire Department: "Mark your Calendar's #Bridgeport #BPT200 TRUNK OR TREAT Friday, Oct 29TH 4-7PM Beardsley Park Drive-thru interactive Trunk or Treat with Halloween Displays and Attractions for all ages!" (Facebook)
• Bridgeport YMCA: "Mental health is something we all have and need to pay attention to. If you or someone you know may be struggling, please use these resources to get the right help. #mentalhealth" (Facebook)
• BridgeportLibrary: "Halloween is a great time for scary stories What is one of the best scary stories? The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving! This story brought us classic characters in Ichabod Crane, the clumsy and superstitious schoolteacher..." (Facebook)

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