The double plays turned at second base at the old ballpark at Harbor Yard will convert to double octaves of music next summer at the amphitheater now under construction … if weather cooperates. That’s where the stage will be equipped as work continues for a projected opening next summer showcasing some of the world’s hottest performers in […]
Entries Categorized as 'Development and Zoning'
Transformation Of Ballpark To Music Amphitheater Progresses
October 10th, 2018 · 25 Comments · Development and Zoning, News and Events
Tags: Bridgeport Bluefish·Howard Saffan·Jim Koplik·Joe Ganim·John Mayer·Webster Bank Arena
DeFilippo Toasts Booze Decision Pending Zoning Appeal
October 9th, 2018 · 8 Comments · Development and Zoning, News and Events
City zoners raised City Councilman Michael DeFilippo’s spirits in July when they halved the distance between liquor stores and schools, daycare facilities, hospitals and churches to 750 feet. The decision faced fierce opposition from liquor store owners and community leaders. Superior Court Judge Dale Radcliffe denied a temporary restraining order on the decision, but left the door […]
Tags: Brian Lockhart·CT Post·Dale Radcliffe·Mario Testa·Michael DeFilippo
Bank Of America Employee Volunteers Partner With Habitat For Humanity To Build Home On Maplewood Avenue
October 9th, 2018 · 1 Comment · Development and Zoning, News and Events
News release: This week, local Habitat for Humanity affiliates and Bank of America came together in Connecticut as part of Bank of America’s fifth annual Global Build in partnership with Habitat for Humanity. From Sept. 29 through Oct. 6, Bank of America employee volunteers worked alongside different Habitat for Humanity affiliates across the globe to […]
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Lamont Pushes Innovation
October 8th, 2018 · 2 Comments · Development and Zoning, News and Events, State Politics
From Ned Lamont: Ned Lamont, Democratic nominee for governor, published an op-ed on Medium today detailing his success as a businessman and his plan to launch a Business Advisory Council to aggressively pursue bringing new businesses and jobs to Connecticut.
Tags: Bob Stefanowski·Ned Lamont
Judge Deals Setback To Tribal Casino In East Windsor, MGM Pushes Call For Bridgeport Gaming Destination
October 1st, 2018 · 10 Comments · Analysis and Comment, Development and Zoning, News and Events, State Politics
A years-away tribal casino planned for East Windsor to protect its Connecticut market share from MGM’s $1 billion resort that opened in Springfield, Massachusetts in August was dealt a major setback this weekend by a federal judge who ruled that Connecticut’s two tribal nations have no legal authority to compel the federal Department of the […]
Tags: Chris Rosario·CT Mirror·Mark Pazniokas·Steelpointe Harbor
Lighting Up The Avenue, A Grocery Store And Much More Planned For East End Food Desert
September 26th, 2018 · 10 Comments · Analysis and Comment, Development and Zoning, News and Events
Could it finally be the East End’s time? A local developer with deep roots in the East End joined Mayor Joe Ganim and other officials on Wednesday to announce plans for a 30,000-square foot buildout that will include a grocery store, Optimus Health Care facility, a pharmacy, restaurants, hair salon and laundromat, all adjacent to a […]
Tags: Andre Baker·Anthony Stewart·Bass Pro Shops·Eneida Martinez·Ernie Newton·Joe Ganim·Steelpointe Harbor·Tom Gill
Aw Shucks! Oyster Bar Opening Makes Progress Along Waterfront
September 24th, 2018 · 15 Comments · Development and Zoning, News and Events
Developers of Steelpointe Harbor, transforming the face of the East Side and East End, not far from Downtown, promised a raw bar restaurant as part of the reclamation of the city’s waterfront. According to a Boca Mediterranean Oyster Bar Facebook post, “Get ready for fresh, seasonal seafood and unparalleled water views, coming this Fall!” Slurping blue point […]
Tags: Bass Pro Shops·Lenny Paoletta·Robert Christoph Jr.·Steelpointe Harbor
Onofrio To Replace Herbert As Bridgeport Regional Business Chief
October 2nd, 2018 · 16 Comments · Analysis and Comment, Development and Zoning, News and Events
Dan Onofrio, a partner in three Rita’s Ice franchises in Connecticut, has been tapped to replace Mickey Herbert as chief executive of the 700-member Bridgeport Regional Business Council, according to a news release issued by the board of directors. Herbert’s final day is October 31. The business organization covers Bridgeport, Stratford, Trumbull and local chamber affiliates.
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Tags: Bill Finch·Bridgeport Bluefish·Dan Onofrio·Joe Ganim·Mary-Jane Foster·Mickey Herbert·Paul Timpanelli·University of Bridgeport