Former State Rep. Chris Caruso. Ex Town Clerk Alma Maya. School board member Joe Sokolovic. Businessman Doug Wade. Activist Kelvin Ayala. Some names you know,
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Category: City Politics
City Council Approves Budget, Holds Line On Taxes
What a difference a year makes. Last budget cycle City Council members and Mayor Joe Ganim tussled over financial issues including discretionary appointees of the
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City Council Schedules Monday Budget Vote, No Tax Increase
The City Council Monday night is poised to vote on Mayor Joe Ganim’s $628 million spending plan for the fiscal year starting July 1 as
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Gomes For Mayor Gears Up For Canvassing Drive
Democratic mayoral candidate John Gomes, Joe Ganim’s chief fundraising opponent, is launching a neighborhood canvassing drive this weekend. Two months from the party convention in
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‘Zoners For Ziti’ Redux–Apartment Complex Poised For Sold North End Restaurant
Ten years ago an OIB headline proclaimed “Zoners For Ziti! Amendment approved for Testo’s Restaurant.” On the proviso the property would not be flipped into
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Ganim, Pereira Usher In New East Side Library Branch
Here’s something you don’t see often, Mayor Joe Ganim and serial-critic City Councilwoman Maria Pereira sharing a light moment to celebrate the opening of the
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In The Race To Be Everywhere Ganim And Gomes Lead Mayoral Field
Ubiquity is the campaign commonality of Mayor Joe Ganim and his former ally, now foe, John Gomes who served nearly seven years in his administration.
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Gomes: Where Do We Go From Here? Highlights Languishing Properties
Democratic mayoral candidate John Gomes, in his latest Facebook video, focuses on two troubled properties, the Congress Street bridge and old Remington Arms factory site
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