There hasn’t been a lot of public noise made about the proposed cut to the library budget, a point made by citizen fiscal watchdog John
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Budget Lends Libraries Lots Less
Bridgeport’s heralded public library system is facing a major haircut in Mayor Joe Ganim’s proposed spending plan for the budget year starting July 1. If
Read moreEarthFest Comes Alive
News release: The public is invited to attend the first annual Bridgeport EarthFest on Thursday, April 21–the day before Earth Day. This collaborative celebration of
Read moreLibrary Board Throws Book At Hughes For 60 Days
From Brian Lockhart, CT Post Embattled public library chief Scott Hughes has 60 days to improve his performance or face termination. 0
Read moreWalsh: Don’t Sour On City Librarian
It’s not every day former City Councilman Bob “Troll” Walsh admits he’s wrong. Some members of the Bridgeport Library Board and employees have expressed concerns
Read moreQuestions Raised About Appointment Process For Library Board Members
Some Library Board members want to throw the book at Library Director Scott Hughes for poor performance. Hughes in response is challenging the board’s authority
Read moreGanim Activates Warming Shelters
From city Communications Director Av Harris: Mayor Joe Ganim today and the Bridgeport Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security have activated the city’s cold
Read moreLibrary Board Checks Out Hughes’ Job Performance
City Librarian Scott Hughes has experienced growing pains with the Library Board that includes a successful voter referendum achieving more annual funding for upgrades and
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