Okay, here’s what’s going on regarding layoffs. Fifteen members of the Bridgeport local Laborers International Union of North America received pink slips representing 14 percent
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Finch To Herbst: Hey Neighbor, I Need Your Help!
If Stratford is Bridgeport East (and it is), Trumbull is Bridgeport North. Thousands of Bridgeporters through the years have moved to Stratford and Trumbull. That
Read moreThe City’s Finance Lenz–And What’s Going On With The Deficit?
Mike Feeney has left Bridgeport to become finance director for the Stratford BOE. Replacing Feeney on an interim basis is Dawn Norton who served as
Read moreCrossin Resigns From Board of Ed
Patrick Crossin, elected to the Board of Education one year ago, has resigned for health reasons. Crossin waged a courageous struggle with lymphoma, a cancer
Read moreThe Ego Meter, One Week Left, Bridgeport’s A Player–And Who’s Paying For Barack Visit?
Give me a show of hands. Are you excited? Do you care about the election? In one week a lot of charges, counter-charges, flame-throwing advertisements,
Read moreWhat Happened To That Review Of The BOE?
We’ve heard the rhetoric for years. A comprehensive audit of the Board of Education will be a roadmap for savings, efficiency, more dough invested in
Read moreWhere’s The Grant Money?
Layoff letters were issued Friday to several city employees whose positions are funded by state grants. Historically various departments covered by grants will receive a verbal or
Read morePut On A Pot Of Coffee, The Mayor’s Annual Address
Mayor Bill Finch delivered his annual address to the City Council Monday night. His speech touched on all the usual stuff in the best possible
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