State and local officials thanked workers from Bridgeport's Public Facilities Department today for their continuous work throughout the pandemic.

Mayor Joe Ganim thanked the men and women who've been putting themselves in harm's way since day one to keep the community safe, and who routinely deal with materials contaminated by coronavirus.

The department is made up of several units like garage, airport, sanitation and recycling workers, but also, roadway, parks and recreation department workers which includes golf course workers, building trades and custodian workers, and those at the board of education, and staff at the Beardsley Zoo.