Could there be headway in union negotiations? OIB posters were pretty much on the mark on Thursday reporting that Mayor Bill Finch and his labor
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Post Your Turkey Awards, Plus: Smoke-Free Zone
I’m a happy man this week (okay, I’m generally happy in any event) because OIB traffic is surging a few weeks after the election when
Read moreThere’s Moolah In That Poop
Okay, this is some good shit to increase city revenues. Now that we know that Shelton is just as corrupt (grin) as pols in the
Read moreBegging For Union Bucks, Plus: ‘Tis The Season For Shameless Plugs
Sporting your negotiating booties? I hope Mayor Bill Finch has his pulled up because this is a telling week as he begins earnest discussions with
Read moreIs It Time To Bring Back A Financial Review Board?
I’m hearing chatter in the community–and I think it’s going to become louder–from business interests, newspaper friends and OIB readers that maybe it’s time for
Read moreThis Is One Stinky Sandwich
Good gravy, is it me or is the whole country going broke? Hope not. My wife Mo has promised me tickets to the new Yankee
Read moreFunerals For Friends, Plus: Keep Squawking About The Budget Mess
I’m melancholy whenever a company goes out of business especially so when we’re conducting funerals for newspapers, where I got my start. The newspaper business
Read moreOne Nasty Deficit, Plus: Funding For Veterans Memorial
The city budget, as OIB has reported for weeks, is ugly and doesn’t look like it’s getting better any time soon. Only it’s worse than
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