Stuart Rosenberg, the long-time chairman of the Board of Fire Commissioners, has resigned in a dispute involving the city’s proposed changes to the retirement benefits
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Gomes: Insulting To Ask Taxpayers To Pay More
John Gomes, a former Finch administration official and 2011 mayoral candidate, writes that city taxpayers cannot afford another tax increase as the City Council’s Budget
Read morePublic Hearing On The City Budget Monday Night
Here’s your chance to speak for or against Mayor Bill Finch’s $520 million spending proposal to the City Council. On Monday, 6 p.m. the council’s Budget and
Read moreOIB’s Growing Traffic–A Mighty Thank You!
Five years ago OIB began as an independent site with much trepidation. Will visitors show up and will they stay? So far so good. In
Read moreBill Promotes City On Billboard
Bridgeport must promote its assets: concert venues, attractions, destination points, parks, restaurants, arts community, sporting events, new housing Downtown. It’s an economic driver that brings
Read moreDiscount Tix For OIB Readers, Elton John And Billy Joel Tribute Show Sunday Night
The weekend shows for the Face 2 Face Elton John and Billy Joel Experience at the Downtown Cabaret are sold out, but there are still
Read moreCouncilwoman Sue Brannelly’s Bitch Of A Budget Challenge
The City Council budget process will certainly test the patience of Sue Brannelly, the Black Rock councilwoman with wafer-thin skin and generally quick draw of
Read moreCity Republicans Have A Pulse, Plan Rally Against Mayor’s Budget
When you’re outgunned nearly 10 to 1 by the city’s Democratic registration, it’s hard to bore through the party layers. But this is an election
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