This is a crucial budget cycle for Mayor Bill Finch in the worst economy (for most of us) in our lifetime. I harp on the budget because
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Trumbull’s Flush Job, News From The Post, And Monkey Suit
If the city is going to create a regional waste water authority, looks like it’ll have to do it without Trumbull. Trumbull is sandwiched by Bridgeport
Read moreThe Green Green Loot Of Fundraising, Plus: Poop Update And A St. Paddy’s Story
3:30 p.m. UPDATE: Cool parade today on a sweet sunny day in beautiful downtown Bridgeport. I must confess that I had not taken in a St.
Read moreBlackmail At Matty’s
I’ll tell ya how old I’m getting; I was a scribe covering the remedy order that U.S. District Court Judge T.F. Gilroy Daly issued in
Read moreThe Politics Of Education, Plus: Happy Anniversary To Us
12:30 p.m. UPDATE: This should be fun to watch. Guess who’s taking a look at running for the Board of Education? Former City Councilman/mayoral candidate
Read moreThanks For Hanks, Plus: I’m Dying For Your Opinion
If I’m a bean counter in City Hall, a grants writer, a department head or anyone in the building that wants Congressman Jim Himes’ attention,
Read moreIt’s Budget Time, Plus: Remembering Steve Sasala
Yup, there’s something of a blizzard out there today, but I’m wondering how deep the financial drifts will be when Mayor Bill Finch submits his budget
Read moreTime For A Good Fight And An Anniversary Party, Plus: Finch, Himes Announce Dough Flow
Are you sick of me harping about sludge, sewers, effluent, toilets, separation systems? I better stop before you all flush me into the Pequonnock River. At
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