Legislative leaders from Bridgeport, Trumbull and Monroe heard a pitch Wednesday night from their respective chief executives about authorizing creation of a regional sewer system modeled after one created in the New Haven region. Twelve of twenty Bridgeport City Council members joined their suburban peers at Tashua Knolls in Trumbull to hear a presentation from [...]
Entries from January 25th, 2012
The Poop On The Regional System, Plus: Jimmy Shows Juice
February 26th, 2009 · 31 Comments · City Budget, City Council, City Politics, Development and Zoning, News and Events
Tags: Andy Abate·Bill Finch·Bob Curwen·Bob Scinto·Chris Shays·David Carson·Jim Himes·M. Evette Brantley·Maria Valle·Michelle Lyons·Ray Baldwin·Tom Buzi
Bye Bye Bish, Plus: Dollar Bill
February 24th, 2009 · 27 Comments · City Politics, Media, News and Events
Are you all genuflecting over the esteemed Eddie Egan’s retirement? Are you sad to see the pedophile-protecting former bishop of the Diocese of Bridgeport step back as archbishop, cardinal, excellency, holy highness and anything you want to call him as he departs chief of the spiritual capital of the world? And why is he retiring anyway? He served here as [...]
Tags: AmyMarie Vizzo-Paniccia·Bill Finch·Bishop William Lori·David Carson·Hartford Courant·Mario Testa·Testo's Restaurant
Rumor Central Station
February 23rd, 2009 · 18 Comments · Analysis and Comment, News and Events
Did ya stay up to watch the Oscars? I attended Bridgeport’s version of the Oscars party Sunday afternoon at the home of Jack McGregor and Mary-Jane Foster, hosts of an annual kickin’ New Year’s party in February. The gracious co-founders of the Bridgeport Bluefish always draw an eclectic collection of the great and near-great to their [...]
Tags: Auden Grogins·Bill Finch·Bob "Troll" Walsh·Bridgeport Bluefish·Chris Caruso·Chris Dodd·Dick Blumenthal·Ed Gomes·Ernie Newton·Jack McGregor·Joe Ganim·Joe Lieberman·John Fabrizi·Mark Lauretti·Mary-Jane Foster·Pat Crossin·Rina Bakalar·Rob Russo
Is Dodd A Dud?
February 21st, 2009 · 30 Comments · Development and Zoning, State Politics
I’m not a huge fan of term limits, but if I could cherry pick one for a pol, I’d send Chris Dodd to the pit pile. His latest declaration about possibly nationalizing banks had me sticking fingers down my throat. But, being the open person that I am I’m willing to be persuaded why he should be reelected [...]
Slip Them A Mickey, Slip Dodd A Doobie, Plus: Dancho Talks About Animals
February 20th, 2009 · 20 Comments · City Council, Development and Zoning, Education, State Politics
Must be nice to have a bulging grand list. I’m wondering if Mayor Bill Finch would like to switch places with Shelton Mayor Mark Lauretti (minus Lauretti’s legal problems, of course). Lauretti has submitted, even in this kooky economy, another budget without a tax increase. That’s because Shelton enjoys a $5.1 billion grand list of [...]
Tags: Beardsley Zoo·Bill Finch·Bob Scinto·Chris Dodd·Gregg Dancho·Jodi Rell·Mark Lauretti·Phil Kuchma
Time For A Good Fight And An Anniversary Party, Plus: Finch, Himes Announce Dough Flow
February 27th, 2009 · 55 Comments · Analysis and Comment, City Council, Development and Zoning, News and Events, State Politics
Are you sick of me harping about sludge, sewers, effluent, toilets, separation systems? I better stop before you all flush me into the Pequonnock River. At some point the regional sewage proposal will reach the City Council and won’t that be fun. You know, the council meets Monday night and I’ve been thinking (yes, once in [...]
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