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Morning Bridgeport! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What will Bridgeport water customers get from a $500,000 CEO?
  • How Bridgeport honored Mother Teresa's legacy at St. Peter Church

Also on today's calendar: September 8th/14th 2026 "Live" Virtual CT Real Estate Licensing Classes and 21 more events.

Today's riddle: What happened to the pregnant cat that ate yarn? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Sun mixing with clouds, with a high of 81 and low of 61 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 82, low: 69.
  • Thursday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 82 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• $500,000: CT's newest water company exec will make half a million annually. What can customers expect? (ctpost.com) — Bridgeport customers of Aquarion's new water authority should soon see their CEO splitting time between the utility's Bridgeport offices and New Haven headquarters as he takes on a $500,000-a-year role. He and board leaders promise cost savings, cautious future rate hikes, and continued property tax payments to the 60 cities and towns Aquarion serves across Connecticut.
   

• Celebrating Mother Teresa's 10th anniversary as a saint (bridgeportdiocese.org) — Residents joined the Missionaries of Charity at St. Peter Church in Bridgeport to mark the 10th anniversary of Mother Teresa's canonization with a packed Mass and reflections on her service to the poor. Speakers shared personal stories, including time spent with the order abroad, to highlight how her example of prayer, trust, and cheerful sacrifice can shape everyday life here.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Update: Pet Reunited
    Princess, a dog who went missing in Bridgeport, CT, has been safely reunited with their family after 11 hours, 42 minutes. Message from Owner: "she… (Nextdoor Downtown Bridgeport)
  • Nietzsche believed that one of life's greatest challenges is not defeating others, but overcoming the person we ourselves have been.
    Growth means continually questioning, challenging, and reshaping ourselves. The goal isn't to become someone else, but to become more fully who we… (Nextdoor Bridgeport Northend)
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  • Hartford HealthCare posted a job opening for Unit Secretary - Emergency Room in Bridgeport. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bridgeport here.

🗞 Nearby News

Stratford

  • 10 dogs seized from 'horrific' conditions in Stratford; owner arrested on cruelty charges (fox61.com)
  • Someone abandoned this beagle in Connecticut. A $5,000 reward is offered (ctpost.com)
  • Stanford's Chris Ayres Stayed Emotionless During Wild Off-Season (flowrestling.org)

Fairfield

  • 25 Fairfield restaurants, a senior living center cited for serious health violations in July (ctpost.com)

Trumbull

  • Trumbull Home With 'Modern Eat-In Kitchen' Listed For Sale (patch.com)

Ok Bridgeport! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: She had mittens! (Thank you April M. for sending it in!)
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