Mayor Bill Finch’s former communications director has been named executive director of the Barnum Festival. Festival news release: Building upon the vision to transform the
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Rick Torres: Call Me Enrique, Please
Ricky don’t lose that name! Lightning rod Black Rock City Councilman Rick Torres tells the CT Post’s Brian Lockhart “I would like to be called Enrique
Read moreTaxable Property Down As City Prepares Budget
Mayor Bill Finch will submit his proposed budget to the City Council in four weeks with less tax revenue than last year. From CT Post
Read more‘A Forest Gump Moment,’ Wade’s Dairy Receives Praise From Prez
From Brian Lockhart, CT Post: Doug Wade of Bridgeport-based Wade’s Dairy is a big proponent of increasing the minimum wage, even if the majority of
Read moreParks Board Reconsiders, Approves Solar Panels On Former Dump
What a difference two weeks make. On February 17, the Parks Commission voted unanimously to reject Mayor Bill Finch’s proposal to construct thousands of solar
Read moreWhat’s Appropriate Use For Former Landfill? Solar Panels, Manufacturing Plant, Luxury Condos?
The city’s Parks Commission tonight (Monday) at 6:30 is scheduled to take a second vote on Mayor Bill Finch’s proposal to construct solar panels on
Read moreDaly: Not A Time For Settling Scores And Seizing Power
CT Post Editorial Page Editor Michael Daly shares observations about the need to build a new school to replace Harding High. Even though there’s been
Read moreFoster: Democracy, Rule Of Law Matter, Applauds Park Board Decision
Mary-Jane Foster, 2011 mayoral candidate, writes in a commentary “The turmoil surrounding Mayor Finch’s proposed solar panel farm in Seaside Park is notable and deserves
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