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Walsh Tells Musto To Grow A Spine On City Council Reform Bill, ‘Will You Roll Over And Play Dead Or Find Courage?’
Former City Councilman Bob “Troll” Walsh writes he will actively campaign against State Senator Anthony Musto if Musto does not support the state legislative bill
Read moreFinch Speaks Against Proposed UI Rate Hike At Public Hearing
Mayor Bill Finch Thursday night opposed a rate increase proposed by United Illuminating at a public hearing hosted by the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority. The
Read moreHe’s Baaack! Police Department Prepares For Deputy Chief Jimmy Honis’ Return Monday
Two weeks ago Police Chief Joe Gaudett told OIB Deputy Chief Jimmy Honis’ return to the Police Department was imminent after a two-year administrative leave
Read moreGeneral Lee Harbors Budget Review
When it comes to the city budget, financial watchdog John Marshall Lee is like a dog gnawing on a bone. Once he starts it’s hard
Read morePinocchio Alert: What’s Mario Testa’s Real Address, Monroe Or Bridgeport? Records Contradict Testa Statements, Restaurant Zone Change Approved
UPDATE: Tuesday night the city’s Planning & Zoning Commission, by 6-3 vote, approved a “Petition of 1775 Madison Investments, LLC”–the North End restaurant owned by
Read morePaging Zombie Land–Can Mojica Drum Up The Mojo For A City Council Challenge? Election Year For The Council
Former City Councilman Ralph Mojica has filed paperwork to try to reclaim his former seat on the city’s legislative body challenging incumbents Denese Taylor-Moye and
Read moreShould Connecticut Grant Driver’s Licenses To Undocumented Immigrants?
OIB has joined our friends from the New Haven Independent to participate in the Independent’s “True Vote” experiment in citizen issues elections, the first asking
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