Christmas Displays + Beardsley Zoo Mayor: Bridgeport News

Chris Rhatigan
·3 min read

Welcome back, Bridgeport. Here's all the local news, events, and community posts you need for Thursday, Dec. 9.

First, today's weather:

Sun, some clouds. High: 40 Low: 30.

Here are the top stories in Bridgeport today:

  1. Where You Can View Christmas Lights Displays In Fairfield County: Here are the best holiday lights around the area. (Fairfield Daily Voice)

  2. Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo: Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo To Hold Swearing-In Ceremony For Mayor-Elect Harry On Dec 8: See the latest announcement from Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo. (Press Release Desk)

  3. Opinion: Bridgeport should not limit location of cannabis businesses (New Canaan Advertiser)

  4. COVID-19: Second Case Of Omicron Variant Identified In Fairfield County Man (Bridgeport Daily Voice)

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Today in Bridgeport:

From my notebook:

  • Bridgeport, Connecticut Animal Control: "PIPPIN (0258) Hey guys I'm Pippin! I'm a 8-month-old male mixed breed- your guess is as good as mine! I stand taller than a beagle but I have the lankiness of a pincher, my tail curls and I have some adorable scruff! I am shy and learnin..." (Facebook)

  • Bridgeport, Connecticut Animal Control: "We are still in need of cat food for our pet food pantry and appreciative of every donation!" (Facebook)

  • Bridgeport, Connecticut Animal Control: "This album has the pictures and a brief descriptions of all the animals that BAC currently has available for adoption. All adoptions are conducted by APPOINTMENT ONLY due to COVID-19. Submit an application to animal.shelter@bridgeportct...." (Facebook)

  • City of Bridgeport, CT - Government: "Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo to Hold Swearing-In Ceremony for Mayor-Elect Harry TODAY Harry the Guinea Hog Piglet to Take Oath of Office at 1 p.m. The ceremony will be carried live on the Zoo’s Facebook and Instagram accounts." (Facebook)

  • City of Bridgeport, CT - Government: "Happening now! Reservoir community farm tree lighting." (Facebook)

  • Bridgeport, CT Fire Department: "#Bridgeport Make sure your home is equipped with functioning smoke alarms. Having a working smoke detector in your home can mean the difference between life or death when it comes to a holiday home fire. Request a free smoke alarm call 2..." (Facebook)

  • Bridgeport Public Library: "For Bridgeport history, check out the Bridgeport History Center https://bit.ly/3jab7nH_Bridgeport_History_Center" (Facebook)

  • Catholic Schools of the Diocese of Bridgeport: "For over 25 years, the students of St. Catherine of Siena School, Trumbull have been decorating Christmas trees during the first few weeks of November. The students in each grade decide on a theme and create ornaments for the tree. They ..." (Facebook)

  • Bridgeport YMCA: "Learning essential water safety skills can help you and your loved ones stay safe, feel confident and have fun in and around the water. Get started today!" (Facebook)

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— Chris Rhatigan

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

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This article originally appeared on the Bridgeport Patch