Update: Both the senior tax relief and transportation items passed full council Tuesday night. The City Council on Tuesday will vote on a senior citizen
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Category: Education
Forum For Board Of Education Candidates
The League of Women Voters will sponsor a forum featuring nine candidates for Board of Education, September 3rd 6:30 p.m. at the Bessemer Center, 2200
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The Gender Battle For Votes–Female Pastors Endorse Ganim
When you’re an incumbent challenged by a woman seeking to become the city’s first black mayor what do you do as a potential campaign antidote?
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School Board Restores Bus Routes For Students
The Board of Education Monday night, urged by Mayor Joe Ganim, restored bus routes that impact student walking distances to school. The decision comes with
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Free Backpacks For Students At Start Of School Year
From Frank Recchia, News 12 Connecticut: With the first day of school only a few days away, more than 1,000 students and parents showed up
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Cool For School–Ganim Provides Direct Support To Education In Advance Of Primary
With the September 10 Democratic primary for mayor just weeks away, incumbent Joe Ganim is playing Santa Claus in the summer with city schools. Money
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Ganim: Restore School Bus Routes For Students
From Linda Conner Lambeck, CT Post: Mayor Joseph Ganim took to social media on Friday afternoon with a video showing him signing a requested budget transfer
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For Chris Taylor, A Reprieve On Living Quarters
It’s been quite a few months for Board of Education member Chris Taylor balancing allegations of an illegal residence with the recent tragic news of
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