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Clay Riley, of Bridgeport-Based The Thrasher Group, Named President of West Virginia Branch of ACEC

The Bridgeport-based Thrasher Group that is located at White Oaks has one of its partners assuming a major role in West Virginia.
 
According to the company, Thrasher Group Partner Clay Riley has been named the president of the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC). Riley will help up the West Virginia chapter of the organization.
 
The statewide organization represents the consulting engineering community.
 
Riley is a native of Harrison County and a graduate of Lincoln High School. He is also a graduate of Fairmont State University.

by Connect-Bridgeport Staff on July 10, 2020 EST


BMS Announces Dates, Requirements for New Student Registration

FROM BRIDGEPORT MIDDLE SCHOOL
 
Bridgeport Middle School Principal David Mazza has announced that new student registration will take place on Tues., Aug. 11 and Wed., Aug. 12. 
 
Due to COVID-19, BMS will follow state and county guidelines. Registration will be done by appointment only to ensure proper cleaning, sanitizing and disinfecting between enrollment times. Please email lauren.merrill@k12.wv.us or dmazza@k12.wv.us for your time slot.
 
Please bring two proofs of residency (must live in Bridgeport attendance zone), birth certificate and shot records. 

by Connect-Bridgeport Staff on July 08, 2020 EST


Johnson Elementary Announces Upcoming Dates for New Student Registration for 2020-21 School Year

FROM JOHNSON ELEMENTARY ADMINISTRATION
 
Johnson Elementary will hold its new student registration for three days this year.  Beginning Thursday, July 30 and running through Monday, August 3 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. new enrollees may register at the Johnson Elementary (JES) main office on 601 Johnson Ave., Bridgeport. 
 
The following forms will be needed: certified birth certificate, immunization records, and two proofs of residency (major utility bills, tax receipt, current driver's license, passport, legitimate lease, etc.).  Students entering kindergarten and second grade will need a preventative health check-up and a dental check-up within the last 365 days.
 
For those with questions, call the school at 304-326-7109. The secretary will be in the office beginning July 28 at 8 a.m.  If individulas would like to leave a voicemail, call 304-326-7116.
 
Editor's Note: Shown is Principal Vicki Huffman and Assistant Principal Heather Holbert.

by Connect-Bridgeport Staff on July 08, 2020 EST


Residents, Business on 35 Streets Set to See Water Loss, Low Pressure Due to Hydrant Flushing Project

FROM THE CITY OF BRIDGEPORT
 
The Bridgeport Water Department will be flushing fire hydrants, weather permitting, Monday, July 6, 2020 through Friday, July 17, 2020, in the following areas of Bridgeport:
 
Virginia Ave.
W. Main St.
Water St.
Worthington Dr.
Orchard Ave.
Hill St.
Coventry Court
Shearwood Forest Dr.
Blackwell St.
Jefferson St.
High St.
Foley St.
Davis St.
Geneva St.
Liberty Ave.
First St.
Grand Ave.
Gordon St.
Brookview Dr.
Pennsylvania Ave.
E. Summit St.
Lawman Ave.
Park St.
Front St.
Cherry St.
E. Olive St.
Williams Ave.
Broadway Ave.
Willis Ave.
E. Main St.
E. Philadelphia Ave.
Third St.
Fourth St.
E. Smith St.
Bartlett Ave.
 
 
 
It is possible that residents may experience some discoloration, cloudy water, low pressure, or temporary loss of service of water during this period. The City will not be responsible for any damage caused by discolored water. Call (304) 842-8231 for more information.

by Connect-Bridgeport Staff on July 06, 2020 EST


Waste Management to Resume Normal Collections this Week as Well as Changes in Harrison County

FROM WASTE MANAGEMENT
 
Beginning the week of July 6, 2020, residential and commercial recycling collection in Harrison County will resume on your normal collection day. 
 
Waste Management would like to notify residential and commercial recycling customers in Harrison County of some changes to their single-stream recycling collection program. 
 
Waste Management has been informed by Enterprise Sanitation Inc., the processor of single-stream recyclables collected in Harrison County, that effective immediately, they will no longer accept cardboard in single stream recycling collection. 
 
Residential and commercial customers are reminded to continue recycling the following materials:                                                                                                                                              
• Newspapers, including inserts
• Plastic bottles labeled as a #1 or #2 plastic 
• Aluminum cans
• Bi-Metal cans
 
We are asking residents and businesses to do their part by making sure recyclables are clean and dry, and to only place the materials listed above in their recycling bins. 
 
Customers can contact Waste Management at 866-909-4458 or via live chat or email at www.wm.com if they have any questions. 

by Connect-Bridgeport Staff on July 06, 2020 EST


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