Police Chief Wants More ShotSpotters: Bridgeport News

Welcome back, Bridgeport. Here's all the local news, events, and community posts you need for Friday, Jan. 7.

First, today's weather:

Windy; morning snow, 2-4". High: 34 Low: 22.

Here are the top stories in Bridgeport today:

1. Top Bridgeport officials recovering from COVID (CT Post)
2. Bridgeport police chief wants more ShotSpotter gunshot sensors (CTPost)
3. Photos: Bridgeport celebrates Three Kings Day outside due to COVID (The Greater New Milford Spectrum)
4. Bridgeport: Check Out 5 Nearby Houses For Sale (Bridgeport Patch)
5. Bridgeport Area Pets Newly Up For Adoption: Meet Dani, Blue, Fawn & More (Bridgeport Patch)
6. Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz to visit children's vaccine clinic in Bridgeport (News 12 Bronx)
7. Bridgeport Resident Wins Over $91K Lottery Prize (Bridgeport Patch)

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Today in Bridgeport:

From my notebook:

• Bridgeport, Connecticut Animal Control: "CAT OF THE DAY! Mina! Mina is a sweet and happy girl ready to meet her forever family! Just take a look at that gorgeous tuxedo coat- she's dressed to impress her adopters! Applications available here: bridgeportct.gov/animalcontrol All ..." (Facebook)
• Bridgeport Public Library: "For Bridgeport history, check out the Bridgeport History Center https://bit.ly/3jab7nH_Bridgeport_History_Center" (Facebook)
• Bridgeport YMCA: "During National #MentoringMonth, take a moment to thank the mentors in your life! Let them know how their support helped you and consider paying it forward." (Facebook)
• Bridgeport, Connecticut Animal Control: "There's snow in the forecast soon! Here's some fun things to do with your dog in the wintertime... https://www.rover.com/blog/winter-activities-for-happy-healthy-dogs/" (Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, St Marys: "Digging a trench - In need of digging a trench ASAP: 40 feet long, 18 inches deep, width of a shovel. On a slope." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Whisky Hill: "Please help us anything is appreciated even $1. - 00 https://gofund.me/c6a0fd43" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Trumbull: "Looking for some work. - Times are hard any little side job can help. Please let me know. I am a very hard worker honest and reliable. I have knowledge of tools and power tools. I have experience in the sign business for 15 years and st..." (Nextdoor)

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— Chris Rhatigan

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