State law prohibits municipalities from waiving interest on delinquent taxes, a precaution against potential sweetheart deals for developers. The state legislature, however, can do so
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Category: Development and Zoning
The August At Steelpointe Harbor Allocates Workforce Housing In Bridgeport via “Build For Connecticut”
Occupancy for first-phase housing rentals at Bridgeport’s transformational project The August at Steelpointe Harbor is expected for mid June, more than 400 units of amenity-filled
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City Council To Set Public Hearing On Housing Proposal For Former Bassick High School
Monday night’s City Council agenda calls for the legislative body to order a public hearing April 20, 7 p.m regarding Pillar Property Management’s proposal to
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I’m Coming Home To Live At This Gem, The August At Steelpointe Harbor
Bridgeport’s transformational project The August at Steelpointe Harbor rises along the East Side waterfront, more than 400 units of amenity-filled luxury rental housing including 20
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Lamont, In Bridgeport, Touts New East Side Project, Housing Permits
From Doing It Local: Governor Ned Lamont visited Bridgeport Friday morning to highlight new data from the United States Census Bureau showing that Connecticut
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Ganim, City Council Update Anti-Blight Ordinance
News release from Mayor’s Office: The City of Bridgeport and Mayor Ganim have announced updates to the City’s Anti-Blight Ordinances. Adjusted by the City Council,
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Long Island Sound Bridge Supporters Will Testify Before State Legislature
(My January interview with developer Steve Shapiro) From News 12: Supporters of a 14-mile bridge that would link Bridgeport and Long Island will testify before
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Lookout Black Rock! Progressives Push For Statewide Mansion Tax
From Meghan Portfolio, Yankee Institute: Perhaps the most controversial proposal is Senate Bill 101, which would establish a state-level property tax on high-value residential real estate
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