The nuts and bolts work on the City Council is conducted at the committee level. The respective committees vote on matters brought before the full
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McCarthy Reelected Council President
UPDATE: McCarthy wins another term as Council President. City politicians often leverage the oath of office to showcase old and new alliances. The 20-member legislative
Read moreRepublican Chair Slater Calls For Public Hearing On Proposed Airport Property Litigation Agreement
UPDATE: City Council Monday night referred this item to Public Safety and Transportation Committee with no discussion. The City Council tonight, according to an agenda item,
Read moreGot Poison Ivy? Hire A Goat
Christopher Toole who operates an urban farm at the city’s animal shelter is marketing on his Facebook page “goats, complete with herdsman and an Australian cattle dog, to
Read moreGoing To School On School Security
Government watchdog John Marshall Lee attended the send-off session of the Board of Education last Monday as five newly elected members await their first full meeting December
Read moreFinch Tweets “CT Post Wrong Again” About Airport Land Deal, Post Reporter Tells Mayor To Check Paperwork
This airport story in the Connecticut Post has irritated Mayor Bill Finch who hasn’t been bashful about criticizing city scribes regarding coverage of the airport land
Read more2013 Look Back: Airport Land Deal Grounds Manager, Raises Questions–Plus, Airport History
As we approach the end of 2013, OIB will revisit some of the major stories of the year. One of the high-flying stories revealed first
Read moreNew City Council To Select President, Take Up Airport-related Litigation
The newly elected City Council will conduct its first meeting Monday at 7 p.m at City Hall, 45 Lyon Terrace and among new business is
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