Another week and still no realistic word on a state budget. Gotta wonder how this is impacting municipal budgets that rely on the state dough
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When A Store Was King
It’s hard for me not to think about King Cole when I’m at the corner of North and Park. That was the spot my parents
Read moreMaster Plan Approved, Plus: Council Primary Fever, And ‘I Want A Piece Of You!’
3:30 p.m. update: The City Council Monday night overwhelmingly passed the Master Plan that was debated in comments over the weekend. Big crowd on hand
Read moreThe Attack On Civil Service
Mayors are in a position to make things happen. And that’s the position Mayor Bill Finch is in nearly two years into his mayoralty. He
Read moreShould City Council Get Paid? Plus: McKinney’s Out, Russo Eyes Congressional Run
8:30 a.m. update: So, the other night I was subjected to sharing the stage with the irrepressible City Councilman Bob Troll Walsh on Rob Foley’s Bridgeport
Read moreGee, No It’s GOTV, Plus: They Don’t Call It Puppy Love, And How Long Is Dodd’s Nose?
6 p.m. update: Okay, I’ve got it all figured out now. I’m marching into Testo’s Restaurant to persuade Democratic Town Chair Mario Testa to put me on
Read moreYou’re On Your Own, Buddy
Hey, every man (and woman) for himself. Well, that will be the case for a number of candidates in upcoming City Council Democratic primaries. Example, incumbents in
Read moreCracking Open The Juicy Stuff, Plus: New Dodd Q Poll
We were feeling the vibe (and a little gossip too) Thursday night at the OIB party at Taco Loco. The rain didn’t keep away an
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