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OIB friend John “Salty” Soltis, a veteran employee of the Bridgeport Public Library, has lined up a couple of hot forums at the Black Rock Library. Former Congressman Chris Shays, who makes his residence in Maryland but owns a condo in Black Rock, will return to the Park City for a lively discussion about his [...]
Entries from May 16th, 2012
Mario’s Green With Bewilderment
January 3rd, 2011 · 7 Comments · City Politics
Sayonara Senator Dodd. Hello Governor Malloy. Greetings Connecticut General Assembly. Good luck with the budget. Lots of city pols will sojourn to Hartford this week for Dan Malloy’s oath of office Wednesday, and a new legislative session. I assume Democratic Town Chairman Mario Testa will be among the masses. (Light a few candles for the city when [...]
Tags: Bill Finch·Chris Dodd·CT Post·Dan Malloy·Keila Torres Ocasio·Mario Testa
Veterans History Project
January 3rd, 2011 · No Comments · News and Events
From Jim Himes: Himes Launches Veterans History Project Invites local veterans to share their stories for preservation in the national archive Bridgeport, CT– Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) has launched an effort to encourage local veterans to participate in the Veterans History Project. Organized by the Library of Congress, the campaign seeks to preserve the stories [...]
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Will A Deal Be Struck On Remington Remediation?
January 3rd, 2011 · 7 Comments · Analysis and Comment, Development and Zoning
Lawyers for the city and developer Sal DiNardo have resumed discussions to forge agreement on a demolition and remediation plan for the 28-acre former Remington Arms plant on the East Side that would include six acres for a second city train station.
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Tags: Bill Finch·Chuck Willinger·Morgan Kaolian·Sal DiNardo