Sporting your negotiating booties? I hope Mayor Bill Finch has his pulled up because this is a telling week as he begins earnest discussions with
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Is It Time To Bring Back A Financial Review Board?
I’m hearing chatter in the community–and I think it’s going to become louder–from business interests, newspaper friends and OIB readers that maybe it’s time for
Read morePizza And Politicians
I spent Sunday’s spectacular afternoon chewing Julian’s fantastico brick-oven pie on Madison Avenue and leaning against the street sign at Madison and Capitol cheering marchers
Read moreParading Pols, Plus: Supreme Court Ruling, Norwood’s 911, And ACORN Complaint Update
Okay, everyone, this is your chance to throw cannoli at your favorite politician. I’m looking forward to Sunday’s Columbus Day parade, sponsored by the Council
Read moreExamining The Layoff List, Plus: The Debate, Paul Newman And Blackmail Photos
When I look at the layoff list of city employees Mayor Bill Finch released on Thursday I see several with a long history of service to
Read moreAnyone Know How To Play This Game? Plus: Layoff List
UPDATE: Bob from BePo has posted the layoff list of city employees the city released today. See his post below. Thanks Bob. (You’re right. It
Read moreIt’s Relationships, Stupid! Plus: We’re Having A Party
You know things are bad when Mohegan Sun, that near-perfect money machine, delays construction of a massive renovation. Closer to home I’m betting that Mayor
Read moreFinch To Prune Police To Close Budget Gap, Plus: Shays Hits Executive Pay
I do not recall in my 30 years covering the city, a mayor eliminating cops from the workforce, but that’s what Mayor Bill Finch announced
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