Route 8 Crash + $10K COVID Fine Fight: Bridgeport News

Welcome back, Bridgeport. Here's all the local news, events, and community posts you need for Wednesday, Oct. 3.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 52 Low: 34.

Here are the top stories today in Bridgeport:

1. Overturned Vehicle Closes Lanes On Route 8 In Bridgeport: An overturned vehicle has closed two lanes on Route 8 North between Exits 5 and 8 in Bridgeport. (Bridgeport Patch)
2. Here is what’s on ballots as Bridgeport-area voters head to polls: Voters headed to the polls Tuesday to weigh in on municipal races. (CTPost)
3. State, Bridgeport landlord fighting over $10K COVID fine nearly a year later (CTPost)
4. Obituary: Robert Daccolti, 36, of Bridgeport (Bridgeport Patch)
5. Trumbull library seeks to expand circle of Friends (CT Post)

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Today in Bridgeport:

Bridgeport Patch Notebook

• Bridgeport, CT Fire Department: "Firebirds present the Sickle Cell Association a check from the donations collected over 4 weeks. The Boot Drive held during the month of October has raised over $20,000! #Bridgeport #BFD #BridgeportsBravest #SickleCell" (Facebook)
• Bridgeport, Connecticut Animal Control: "DOG OF THE DAY! Brandy! Isn't Brandy so photogenic? This sweet and happy girl is still waiting here at BAC for the right person to see her post and apply! Brandy loves to play outside in our play areas and would love to bring her playful..." (Facebook)
• City of Bridgeport, CT - Government: "What a successful event. Yesterday we hosted our annual Household hazardous waste day, honoring the late Dennis Scinto. #bridgeport #HazardousWaste" (Facebook)
• City of Bridgeport, CT - Government: "Way to go Bridgeport, CT Fire Department" (Facebook)
• BridgeportLibrary: "For Bridgeport history, check out the Bridgeport History Center https://bit.ly/3jab7nH_Bridgeport_History_Center" (Facebook)
• Bridgeport, Connecticut Animal Control: "Is your dog a nightmare for nail trims? Maybe it doesn't have to be that way. What if you taught them to scratch their nails on a bucket lined with sandpaper? From the article: "If we can teach a tiger to volunteer for a blood draw, sure..." (Facebook)
• Bridgeport YMCA: "We’re giving #YDiabetesPrevention tips this month. Incorporate more fruits and vegetables into your day. We love making squash when it’s in season! What’s your favorite fall veggie?" (Facebook)
• Bridgeport YMCA: "The Y is hiring for a variety of part time and long term positions! If you want to do work with a purpose, reach out to us to see what opportunities we currently have. https://buff.ly/30dyXo1" (Facebook)

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