City Librarian Scott Hughes who won a seat on the Democratic Town Committee last month as part of an insurgent slate has formed a candidate
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Enforcing The City Charter (When Convenient)–School Board Debates Legal Hires, Charter Schools
City Attorney Mark Anastasi’s interpretation of the City Charter is always a fascinating study. Mark claims it’s okay for city employees to serve on the
Read moreAs The Revenue Tolls–How About Tolls On The Border?
Retired city firefighter Andy Fardy would like to take a hose to politicians opposed to tolls that he writes would create a revenue windfall for
Read moreDo You Care About Finch’s Green Campaign? Tangible Or Fluff?
Mayor Bill Finch, the city’s resident Mr. Green Jeans, proclaims “My administration has set out to make the Park City one of the greenest cities
Read morePolitical Primaries, The Favorite Sport In The City
Primary fever’s on high alert in the state’s largest city as Democratic political operatives prepare for upcoming district conventions as well as expected August contests
Read moreCouncil Committee Fries Mayor’s Chicken Ordinance
By a 3-2 vote, the City Council’s Ordinance Committee on Tuesday plucked Mayor Bill Finch’s proposal to permit and regulate the raising of up to
Read moreWorking Families Party Won’t Rule Out Pelto Endorsement For Governor
In 2010, Tom Foley received more votes for governor on the Republican line than Dan Malloy received on the Democratic line. The 20,000-vote difference was
Read moreMcCarthy Salutes UB Gymnasts Publicly, Finch Privately
For six straight years City Council President Tom McCarthy has honored the University of Bridgeport women’s gymnastics team in a public ceremony in City Hall. Mayor
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