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Afternoon Update: If negotiations between Bridgeport and Trumbull over the location of a regional science magnet school are any indication imagine the intensity over the processing of poop. Trumbull’s wastewater is processed by Bridgeport’s sewage treatment plant. The contract agreement between the two towns and associated costs charged to and by Trumbull’s water pollution control authority expires June [...]
Entries from May 16th, 2012
The Poop On The Pequonnock, And Political Pleasure
March 28th, 2011 · 19 Comments · Analysis and Comment, Development and Zoning
Gomes: Heal The Wounds Of Blight
March 27th, 2011 · 9 Comments · City Politics, Development and Zoning
Democratic mayoral candidate John Gomes shares his perspective on addressing blight in the city. See below: Blight in Bridgeport; the wound that needs healing. In a recent Connecticut Post story: “No Shortage of Blight” (March 1, 2011), the Post depicted a City filled with “acres of abandoned property.” The story also talks of the City’s [...]
Foster Event Tuesday
March 27th, 2011 · 3 Comments · City Politics, News and Events
From Mary-Jane Foster: Please join friends of Mary-Jane Foster for a Cocktail Reception Bridgeport business woman and social action advocate Mary-Jane Foster has announced that she is exploring a run for the office of Mayor of the City of Bridgeport. We believe Bridgeport deserves better than its current leadership and hope you’ll join us in [...]
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The Joe And Ernie Show
March 25th, 2011 · 81 Comments · Analysis and Comment, City Politics
Like him or not, former State Senator Ernie Newton’s not afraid to mix it up with OIB readers, judging by his responses to criticism. I’m wondering, for some weekend banter, would the political reemergence of Ernie and former Mayor Joe Ganim make you more inclined to get involved in city elections? Or less so?
Tags: Ed Gomes·Ernie Newton·Joe Ganim
Mayor, Chief Seek Gift Cards For Buy-back Program
March 25th, 2011 · 4 Comments · Cops, News and Events
Mayor Bill Finch and Police Chief Joe Gaudett issued the following letter to Bridgeport area businesses seeking help with the city’s gun buy-back program. The PD issues gift certificates in exchange for returning unloaded weapons. As winter gives way to spring, it’s time for all of us to turn our attention on making Bridgeport a [...]
Tags: Bill Finch·Joe Gaudett
Grab A Hanky (And Your Checkbook), Vinnie Roberti’s Kid Runs For Congress
March 28th, 2011 · 3 Comments · Analysis and Comment, State Politics
If you’re new to OIB, Vinnie Roberti is something of a legend in Bridgeport politics. There are survivors in politics and life. Then there’s Vinnie’s life, former state representative and mayoral candidate. When you’re around Vinnie you want to take notes because the stories abound. That’s another story, or stories! State representative, real estate tycoon, restaurateur, movie [...]
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