Governor Ned Lamont on Monday set Tuesday, May 7 as the date to conduct a special election to fill a vacancy in the 130th State
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Author: LennieGrimaldi
Pereira’s Aresta Development–School Board Member Calls For Education Chief’s Resignation–Weldon: “Completely Asinine”
For the better part of two years, Board of Education member Maria Pereira was high on school chief Aresta Johnson’s skill set, job performance and
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School Board Switches Gears On Student Recognition
From Board of Education Chair John Weldon: As many are aware, in mid-February, the Bridgeport Board of Education changed its by-laws. One of the changes was
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Ganim Prepares Budget Rollout In Campaign Season
Is it good or bad karma to release the city budget on April Fools’ Day? Historically mayors submit budget proposals to the City Council the
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Feds Approve Gaming Amendment For Tribal Nations, MGM Weighs Legal Challenge
The U.S. Department of Interior on Thursday approved a gaming amendment paving the way for Connecticut’s two tribal nations to build a casino in East
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Sidewalk Program Shows Cracks–Spain: Walk This Way To A Concrete Deal
The city is rebidding its sidewalk repair program and that’s just peachy by City Councilman Pete Spain who makes a pitch for taxpayers to solicit
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Ganim Juggles The Politics Of Election-Year Public Safety
For the most part mayors live and die by their budgets. And public safety. And public safety. Did I mention public safety? Yup. Last year,
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Public Hearings Scheduled For Draft Of “Plan Bridgeport”
News release from Mayor’s Office: The City of Bridgeport’s Planning Department has completed a draft of “Plan Bridgeport,” the city’s ten-year master plan for conservation
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