Former City Councilman Bob “Troll” Walsh has been sharpening his teeth the past few days in letters to his old mates. Does the “Troll” miss
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Your Chance To Speak Up About Proposed Pay Raises
Former City Councilman Bob “Troll” Walsh tells OIB “I’m retired, I haven’t died.” And this appears to be part of his message in a statement he sent to
Read moreTime For 2012 Prognostication
Okay OIB friends, what’s in your crystal ball for 2012? Are we really living in Zombie Land, as ex-City Councilman big Mojo Ralph Mojica suggests?
Read moreWhat A Stinker! Trumbull Sewer Commissioner Resigns Over Moutinho Connection
As federal investigators unravel relationships between Bridgeport-based sewer contractor Mark IV Construction and former officials of the Town of Trumbull, Paul Kallmeyer, a key member
Read morePay Raises, Charter Revision On Ordinance Committee Agenda
Several interesting items on the agenda of tonight’s City Council Ordinance Committee meeting, 6 p.m. in the Wheeler Room at City Hall, including Mayor Bill Finch’s proposal
Read moreSwish: New Book Features City Hoopsters
Bridgeport has a glorious high school basketball history. Walter Luckett, Charles Smith, John Bagley, Wes Matthews and Chris Smith to name a few. Local sports
Read moreNewton Versus Gomes: The Politics Of State Senate District Changes
While the State Supreme Court sorts out the reconfiguration of Connecticut’s five congressional districts, required every 10 years to reflect population shifts, the redistricting panel that managed
Read moreConstruction Management Investigation–Coble Canned
Not a happy holiday weekend for several city employees. Law enforcement officials are examining allegations involving the city’s construction management program, according to multiple sources.
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