Lawsuit Filed Against Charter School + Hospital Capacity

Welcome back, Bridgeport. Here's all the local news, events, and community posts you need for Thursday, Jan. 27.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and cold. High: 29 Low: 26.

Here are the top stories in Bridgeport today:

1. Lawsuit: Bridgeport girl, 7, sexually assaulted at charter school: The lawsuit claims the school was negligent in allowing the assaults to take place. (CTPost)
2. Latest Hospital Capacity In Bridgeport Area: See how the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has affected hospital capacity in Fairfield County and across CT. (Bridgeport Patch)
3. Red Cross Offers Amazon Gift Card For Blood Donations: Upcoming Drives Near Bridgeport: (Bridgeport Patch)
4. Starbucks Drops Vaccine Mandate For Bridgeport Workers (Bridgeport Patch)
5. Ganim starts search for Bridgeport’s new permanent police chief (CTPost)
6. Fairfield task force decides to not revote on racial equity plan (Fairfield Citizen)

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Today in Bridgeport:

• Parent Conference (Events) - New Beginnings Inc Family Academy District (12:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Bridgeport, Connecticut Animal Control: "No, the snow and ice does not mean you can leave your dog's waste. Pick up your dog's waste and stop leaving "poopsicles" for your neighborhood!" (Facebook)
• Bridgeport Public Library: "For Bridgeport history, check out the Bridgeport History Center https://bit.ly/3jab7nH_Bridgeport_History_Center" (Facebook)
• Bridgeport Public Library: "Arabic ~ English Bilingual Storytime - Wednesday at 7pm. Join us! 🥰📚" (Facebook)
• Bridgeport YMCA: "Now more than ever, kids need support and caring. They need guidance and encouragement. They need mentors. Reach out to the Y to learn how you can be the adult who makes a difference in a kid's life." (Facebook)
• Bridgeport YMCA: "As the nation’s largest nonprofit provider of child care, the Y has responded to the pandemic by filling community gaps so children won’t fall behind in their academic, social-emotional and physical development. Read about the important ..." (Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Railroad Ave: "Wood Splitter for rent .. - tree removal text for help 475-9883316 Matt stone" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Old Town: "Hello neighbors!! - Looking for a snow plowing service to clear our driveway when it snows. Any suggestions? Trumbull." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Bridgeport North End: "Hi! - I am looking for a full time nanny for my 11month old. Any recommendations/referrals?" (Nextdoor)

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• 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)
• Taxes in Retirement Seminar (February 8)
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— Chris Rhatigan

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