Thanksgiving week and lots of stuff going on beyond the stuffing, especially when it comes to city union negotiations. On December 1, members of Police
Read moreAuthor: Lennie Grimaldi
A Deal In The Works, Plus: I Need Lots Of Reminding
Mayor Bill Finch and police union leadership have reached a tentative agreement on a new labor contract. This is a major breakthrough for city finances
Read moreDo We Have A Deal? Plus: Catching Black Birds In The Night
Could there be headway in union negotiations? OIB posters were pretty much on the mark on Thursday reporting that Mayor Bill Finch and his labor
Read morePost Your Turkey Awards, Plus: Smoke-Free Zone
I’m a happy man this week (okay, I’m generally happy in any event) because OIB traffic is surging a few weeks after the election when
Read moreThere’s Moolah In That Poop
Okay, this is some good shit to increase city revenues. Now that we know that Shelton is just as corrupt (grin) as pols in the
Read moreThey Should Live In A Tent, Plus: Finch, Gaudett Cop Announcement
Why is it always about a public official’s house? First it was Joe Ganim and then John Rowland and … and … and … could
Read moreBegging For Union Bucks, Plus: ‘Tis The Season For Shameless Plugs
Sporting your negotiating booties? I hope Mayor Bill Finch has his pulled up because this is a telling week as he begins earnest discussions with
Read moreIs It Time To Bring Back A Financial Review Board?
I’m hearing chatter in the community–and I think it’s going to become louder–from business interests, newspaper friends and OIB readers that maybe it’s time for
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