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Bridgeport council adopts resolution opposing proposed closure of Magisterial District Court
Summary
Bridgeport Borough Council on Sept. 9 adopted a resolution opposing the proposed closure of Magisterial District Court 38-1-25 after residents and the business community circulated petitions and urged state and county officials to preserve the local courthouse.
Bridgeport Borough Council voted Sept. 9 to adopt Resolution 2025-17 expressing opposition to a proposed closure of Magisterial District Court 38-1-25.
The resolution, introduced during the council meeting at Borough Hall, followed remarks from community organizers and business leaders who said they circulated both an online petition and a paper petition to keep the court in town. Councilmember Hough moved to adopt the resolution; the motion was seconded and carried by voice vote.
Why it matters: Speakers said the local court supports access to justice, reduces travel burdens on…
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