From city Communications Director Brett Broesder: U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal, Bridgeport Mayor Bill Finch, and city officials are calling on federal, state, and local officials across Conn. to help increase fuel cell development across the state. The announcement was made at the site of Bridgeport’s Dominion Fuel Cell, which is the largest fuel cell in […]
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Blumenthal: Bridgeport Leading The Way For Fuel Cell Development
February 23rd, 2015 · 8 Comments · Development and Zoning, News and Events
Tags: Bill Finch·Brett Broesder·Dick Blumenthal·University of Bridgeport
City To Receive Funds To Redevelop Remington Site
January 24th, 2015 · 10 Comments · Development and Zoning, News and Events
From city Communications Director Brett Broesder: Today, Gov. Malloy announced that the state is giving Bridgeport, Conn. $300,000 to redevelop its historic Remington Arms Factory site.
Torres Opposes Transition Facility For Felons In Black Rock
January 22nd, 2015 · 27 Comments · Development and Zoning, News and Events
Update: application has been withdrawn: The Planning and Zoning Commission Monday night was scheduled to take up a petition of The Transition House, Inc. seeking a special permit, site plan review, and coastal site plan review to permit the establishment of a 41-bed transition facility for convicted felons eligible for early release in the existing […]
Tags: Enrique Torres
Finch, Blumenthal Highlight Small Business Near Waterfront Park On East Side
January 22nd, 2015 · 9 Comments · Development and Zoning
From city Communications Director Brett Broesder: Bridgeport Lobster and Shellfish is back, serving lobster rolls, fish tacos and the freshest seafood around. It’s also creating jobs in a neighborhood being revitalized by the creation of a new park with waterfront access.
Finch: Bridgeport Boom Town
January 18th, 2015 · 14 Comments · Analysis and Comment, City Politics, Development and Zoning
WFSB 3 Connecticut Appearing on Dennis House’s Face The State Sunday morning show, Mayor Bill Finch provided an update on the state of the state’s largest city, declaring it a boom town with new school construction, job creation and new housing. He said his biggest accomplishment in now his eighth year in office is restoring […]
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Malloy Announces $1.4 Million For City Affordable Housing
January 17th, 2015 · 3 Comments · Development and Zoning, News and Events
From city Communications Director Brett Broesder: Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Department of Housing (DOH) Commissioner Evonne Klein today announced $9,555,585 in loans for the creation or rehabilitation of affordable housing units in small multifamily rental and homeownership developments across the state. Among the developments awarded were Bishop Place and Seaview Apartments, located in Bridgeport’s […]
State House Candidates Spar Over Conflicts, Taxes, Development
February 20th, 2015 · 39 Comments · Analysis and Comment, City Politics, Development and Zoning, Education, News and Events, State Politics
Testy, wonkish, comedic, grandiose: Thursday night’s 90-minute debate in the Burroughs Community Center filled by about 80 residents of Connecticut’s 129th State House District pretty much had it all, led by five candidates all of whom have served either on the City Council or in the state legislature. The debate was sponsored by the Black […]
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