If you’re a political operative of Mayor Bill Finch you’re breathing a sigh of relief it’s not an election year. If you’re a member of
Read moreAuthor: Lennie Grimaldi
The Bridgeport Dig–Who Needs Public Works Trucks? Neighbors Helping Neighbors–Plus: Update From Mayor
The Blizzard of 2013 left devastation throughout the city, overwhelmed Public Works crews, imprisoned residents in their own homes with drifts of snow four and
Read moreTroll: Votes Bought And Sold On The City Council
Bob “Troll” Walsh, the resident curmudgeon on the Bridgeport City Council until his retirement two years ago, says votes can be bought and sold as
Read moreBarnes Breaks Down What Car Tax Shift Means To The City, “Change Will Help Most Residents”
Ben Barnes, Governor Dannel Malloy’s state budget director, shares some insight into how the governor’s proposal to eliminate taxes on vehicles would impact taxpayers and
Read moreTom White, Former City Council Staffer, Supports Bill To Ban City Employees From Serving On Legislative Body
Should city employees be allowed to serve on the Bridgeport City Council? The City Charter prohibits it, but state law provides a loophole that allows
Read moreLatest List Of Plowed Streets, Hospital Zone Areas Receive Priority, City Hall And Morton Center Closed Tuesday
UPDATE: Mayor Bill Finch announced Monday afternoon City Hall, 45 Lyon Terrace, the Margaret E. Morton Government Center, 999 Broad St., and the City of
Read moreBitchy Blizzard Paralyzes City, Public Works Brings In Outside Contractors, Finch Urges Cooperation During Travel Ban, Calls In Guard, Issues Timeline
UPDATE: List of passable streets released by mayor’s office, www.bridgeportct.gov/content/87201/137292.aspx. Mayor Bill Finch announced Sunday night: 0
Read moreMenacing Blizzard Dumps 30 Inches, Finch Orders Travel Ban
4 p.m. update from Mayor Finch: As of 4 p.m. today (Saturday) Mayor Bill Finch has ordered a local travel ban into effect for all
Read more