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Entries from February 19th, 2012

The Debate: Where To House Former Offenders? P&Z Delays Decision

January 31st, 2011 · 58 Comments · Analysis and Comment, Development and Zoning, News and Events

The Planning and Zoning Commission Monday night delayed decision on an application to extend a special permit to allow the establishment of a 120-bed halfway house for former male offenders by Community Solutions, Inc. www.csi-online.org. The location is at Norman and Railroad Avenue, and numerous residents in the West End and South End have expressed opposition. Former offenders [...]

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Jenny Lynne Supports Foster Care

January 31st, 2011 · 6 Comments · City Politics, News and Events

Dr. Jennifer Lynne owns the Backstroke, 181 State Street, a cool Downtown boutique where she rejuvenates cranky spines. She’s passionate about all things Bridgeport and would love to see Mary-Jane Foster run for mayor. From Dr. Jenny:

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Tired Of Snow? How About Sand? Tahiti!

January 31st, 2011 · 2 Comments · Analysis and Comment

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Another Snow Emergency

January 31st, 2011 · 3 Comments · News and Events

I think it’s time for someone to place a curse on Old Man Winter. From Mayor Finch: Mayor Finch Declares Snow Emergency Beginning at 3 p.m. Monday In Effect Until Further Notice; Cars Must be Removed from Snow Emergency Street; Alternate Side of the Street Parking in Effect In advance of the storm expected to [...]

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When A Kennedy Calls, Bill Listens

January 30th, 2011 · 3 Comments · News and Events, State Politics

UPDATE: Because of pending storm … The JFK Legacy Dinner celebrating the 50th anniversary of John F. Kennedy’s Inaugural has been canceled and will be rescheduled to a date to be determined. New tickets will be available when the dinner is rescheduled. JFK is Bill Finch’s political hero. Say JFK and Bill screams OMG! Want [...]

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Look Out! Forbes: Bridgeport On The Brink

January 28th, 2011 · 39 Comments · City Budget, Media

From Forbes Magazine. Just what Mayor Finch needs in an election year. Is the writer Daniel Fisher full of it? If so shouldn’t Finch correct the record? Or is there some truth to the city’s fiscal challenges? Somewhere in the middle? Cities on the Brink Are you sure you want to live here? Most of [...]

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A Finch Cabinet Meeting?

January 28th, 2011 · 3 Comments · City Budget

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