Afternoon Update: A federal jury in New Haven has convicted Shelton developer James Botti on one count of mail fraud but was deadlocked regarding the conspiracy
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Budget Impact On Finch’s Reelection, Himes’ Ear-Splitting Constituents
One week away until Mayor Bill Finch submits his recommended spending plan to the City Council for the budget year that begins July 1. That’s when City
Read moreIt’s Gonna Get Nasty, Plus: Mr. Greed Philip Sherringham, And Russo’s Repeal Pledge
Did some poking around the past few days about finances of the Board of Education and it’s not pretty. It may be a few weeks but
Read moreFinch Announces Capital Improvements
News release from Mayor Finch: Blight Removal, School Renovations Highlight Mayor Finch’s Capital Spending Plan Council to Review Proposed Allocations A $6 million dollar blight
Read moreLots Of Gas From State Budget Crash, Plus: The Ministers Of Defense
This is one of my favorite weeks. St. Patrick’s Day Wednesday and St. Joseph’s Day Friday, and then the first day of spring. While St.
Read moreLove Is In The Air, Acclaim For Mario, Plus: Shays On Sohn Plea, And Meet David Walker
Weekend Update: Can you believe it? Mario Testa was reelected by acclamation by the 90-member Democratic Town Committee Thursday night. No opposition. No screaming. No food
Read moreAB Heaven, Plus: How Grand Is Your List? And Himes Donates Rangel Bucks To His Peeps
Vote totals were close, but absentee ballots made a difference in the 137th Democratic Town Committee primary. Winners: Vidal Agosto, Manny Ayala, James Brown, Brigida Diaz, Brendaliz
Read moreDon’t Forget The Library Money, Plus: Russo Rangels Himes And SuBy’s Legal Credentials
As city bean counters build a budget to submit to the City Council in early April, the spending plan that begins July 1 will include a new
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