Even as Paul Vallas is preparing to walk out the door after more than two years as school chief, the nails-against-the-blackboard irritation continues. His latest issue with
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Top Stories July/August 2013, Grounded Airport Manager: I Recused Myself At All Levels, Acted Only As Directed
A new bishop for Diocese of Bridgeport, Downtown housing, a fired airport manager, a $400,000 land improvement a judge rules taxpayers were not obligated to
Read moreSearch On For Paul Vallas Replacement
From Brian Lockhart, CT Post: Baraka told the board that four potential candidates have already expressed interest: Retired Hamden Schools Superintendent Fran Rabinowitz, who once
Read moreDriveway To Manny’s Mansion Tops Among Stories For May/June 2013
We learned in June in a story published by the Connecticut Post, the city paid controversial developer Manny Moutinho $400,000 to improve his own Stratford
Read moreSchool Board Controversy Among Top Stories In March And April 2013
Superintendent of Schools Paul Vallas receives three-year contract, retired Superior Court Judge Carmen Lopez tries to block it in court. These were among the top
Read moreFinch Heralds ‘Success’ In 2013, What Say You?
Mayor Bill Finch on Friday issued a year-ending news release chronicling his administration’s successes in 2013. In a year that produced more taxes, a highly
Read moreTop Stories From January: Video Shows Police Stomping Tasered Suspect, Monsignor Meth Arrested
As OIB reviews some top stories from 2013, the month of January was not short of revelations. Some highlights: Graphic footage was released of city
Read moreMayor Announces Creation Of Youth Council
From Mayor Bill Finch: Mayor Bill Finch today announced that he is accepting applications for the 2014-2015 Mayor’s Youth Council. The new initiative provides youth
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