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Here's 5 Things You Need To Know In Bridgeport As You Begin The Week

Voters in four districts have new polling places Nov. 3, early voting ends Sunday, and the libraries host Halloween fun.

BRIDGEPORT, CT — Voters in four Bridgeport districts have new polling places for the Nov. 3 election, early voting wraps up Sunday at the Margaret Morton Government Center, and the public library hosts a costume parade and North Branch's Halloween Hullaballoo.

Here are five things to know about life around Bridgeport this week:

1. New Polling Places In Four Districts
When: Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: Cesar Batalla School; Roosevelt School; Discovery Interdistrict Magnet School
What to know: Voters in districts 130-01 and 130-02, who previously voted at Bassick High School, now vote at Cesar Batalla School, 606 Howard Ave., according to the registrar of voters. District 130-04 moves from Cesar Batalla to Roosevelt School, 680 Park Ave., and District 127-03 moves temporarily from John Winthrop School to the Discovery Interdistrict Magnet School, 4510 Park Ave., because of construction.
More information here.

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2. Early Voting Ends Sunday
When: Monday, Oct. 26, through Sunday, Nov. 1 (final week); 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., except 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, and Thursday, Oct. 29
Where: Margaret Morton Government Center, 999 Broad St.
What to know: Early voting and same-day registration for the Nov. 3 election continue at the Margaret Morton Government Center through Sunday, with curbside voting at the same site, according to the registrar of voters. Same-day registration is also available on Election Day at a designated location, not at regular polling places.
More information here.

3. Halloween Hullaballoo At North Branch
When: Saturday, Oct. 31, 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Where: North Branch Library, 3455 Madison Ave.
What to know: North Branch and Bridgeport Youth Lacrosse host their annual Halloween Hullaballoo, with athletic events in the fields behind the branch, a costume contest, not-too-scary stories, a photo booth and trick-or-treating around the library, according to the library.
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4. Spooktacular Fun At The Main Library
When: Wednesday, Oct. 28, 4:30 to 7 p.m.
Where: Burroughs-Saden Main Library, 925 Broad St.
What to know: Kids up to age 12 can join a costume parade through the main library, plus games and crafts, according to the library. Parents and caregivers must stay in the Children's Room. It's part of the library's Halloween series with the Friends of the Bridgeport Public Library.
More information here.

5. Civic Talk: Your Local Government@250
When: Tuesday, Oct. 27, 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Where: Community Room, North Branch Library, 3455 Madison Ave.
What to know: Part of the library's America 250 civic engagement series, this session covers how local government affects daily life, how to find and contact your local representative and how to petition and work with local government, according to the library. Light refreshments will be served.
More information here.

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