In a commentary first published in the Connecticut Post, former Mayor John Fabrizi contrasts his years as mayor with Bill Finch claiming “The present administration’s approach to economic progress uses a technique to show progress by color chart.” Fabrizi has formed an exploratory committee for mayor. His commentary follows: How many cities, anywhere, can boast […]
Entries Tagged as 'Beardsley Zoo'
Fabrizi: Let’s Bring ‘Real Green To The Pockets Of Bridgeporters’–Lampoons Finch
July 8th, 2014 · 14 Comments · City Politics, News and Events
Tags: Beardsley Park·Beardsley Zoo·Bill Finch·Bridgeport Hospital·CT Post·John Fabrizi·Seaside Park·University of Bridgeport
City Council Agenda
May 19th, 2014 · 6 Comments · City Council, News and Events
City Council agenda for tonight (Monday) at 7, City Hall, 45 Lyon Terrace: COMMUNICATIONS TO BE REFERRED TO COMMITTEES: Communication from City Attorney re: Proposed Settlement of Pending Litigation with Marian Evans, referred to Miscellaneous Matters Committee.
Tags: Beardsley Zoo·Denese Taylor-Moye·Jack Banta·Sikorsky Memorial Airport
Zoo Tix And Fish Tix For You
April 6th, 2014 · 1 Comment · Best of Bridgeport
Spring is here, the Bluefish are back in action and things are also roaring at Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo. OIB has Bluefish tickets and family four-pack passes to the zoo. If you want to check out Bluefish action we have two seats in the front row of the Harbor Club to selected Bluefish games. Want to […]
Political Eggcitement–Hens Only, No Gamecocks, Finch Feathers Chicken Ordinance (What About Capons?)
March 26th, 2014 · 30 Comments · City Council, Development and Zoning, News and Events
Mayor Bill Finch on Tuesday released details of a proposed ordinance allowing residents to raise as many as six chickens in backyard coops. A chicken in every pot? How about chickens in every yard? No roosters allowed. Sleep well! No capons? A link to the proposed chicken ordinance is here.
Tags: AmyMarie Vizzo-Paniccia·Beardsley Zoo·Bill Finch·Brian Lockhart·CT Post·Rich Paoletto·Warren Blunt
Tracking Malloy’s Financial Commitment To Bridgeport, The Money Allocation Database
July 7th, 2014 · 12 Comments · Analysis and Comment, Development and Zoning, News and Events, State Politics
What’s Governor Dan Malloy’s commitment to Bridgeport compared to other municipalities? An OIB post last week, Malloy’s Bridgeport problem, covered the state’s failed two-year recruitment of the world’s largest hedge fund Bridgewater Associates. It triggered debate about Malloy’s devotion to Connecticut’s most populous city. Malloy critics maintain the recruitment of Bridgewater to Stamford that cost […]
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Tags: Bass Pro Shops·Beardsley Zoo·Bill Finch·Dan Malloy·Jodi Rell·John Rowland·Sikorsky Memorial Airport·Steelpointe Harbor