Mayor Finch’s Chief of Staff Adam Wood salutes the work of Charlie Carroll who will resume the duties of the full-time director of Parks after performing both roles of parks and Public Facilities chief for five years. Letter to editor from Wood. I am writing today to make the record clear: Charles Carroll is one [...]
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Gardner: Ballot Question A Work Of Fiction
November 2nd, 2012 · 4 Comments · Analysis and Comment, Education
The weekend before the election and things are warming up for big Tuesday featuring several key matchups including the ballot question that has shattered spending records for a local contest. Glover “Sonny” Gardner Jr. always provides an insightful view on city issues and shares below a commentary about the ballot question which if approved by [...]
Tags: Adam Wood·Andre Baker·Bill Finch·CT Post·Harding High School·John Bagley·Keila Torres Ocasio
The Tricky Relationship Between The Post And Mayor’s Office
August 12th, 2012 · 11 Comments · Analysis and Comment, Development and Zoning, Media
A few days ago the mayor’s office declared war against the Connecticut Post in an eblast to the business community condemning the paper for coverage “hurtful to all of our efforts to improve our city.” One way to rally support against a media concern is to win over the folks who invest advertising dollars. So [...]
Tags: Adam Wood·Bill Finch·CT Post·Hearst Corporation·Joe Ganim·John DeAugustine·Keila Torres Ocasio·Phil Kuchma·Steelpointe Harbor
2012 Review: Ayala Wins State Senate Primary Over Newton, Gomes–Historic Election For Hispanics
December 27th, 2012 · 8 Comments · Analysis and Comment, City Politics
We continue top stories of the year with the election of Andres Ayala to the State Senate that included a tough August primary battle against incumbent Ed Gomes and Ernie Newton who occupied the seat before corruption charges forced him from office seven years ago.
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Tags: Adam Wood·Alvin Penn·Americo Santiago·Andres Ayala·Anthony Musto·Bill Finch·Bob Curwen·Ed Gomes·Ernie Newton·Margaret Morton·Mary-Jane Foster·Ruben Felipe·Sal DePiano·Testo's Restaurant