It used to be Bridgeport Republicans were relevant. In the 20 years from 1971 to 1991, Republican mayors occupied the office half the time–Nicholas Panuzio,
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Tag: Lenny Paoletta
Prayers For Lenny Paoletta, Two-Term Mayor, Battling Covid
Lenny Paoletta is as fit as they come for 85 years old. Active, engaged, still part of the Bridgeport scene. Tough as a Bridgeport bluefish.
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Caruso To Park Board: Community Discussions Continue On Future Of Columbus Statue
Former State Rep. Chris Caruso on Tuesday informed the Board of Park Commissioners that he’s continuing community conversations to decide the future of the Christopher
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How Seaside Park Was Selected To Host Columbus Statue–Public Hearing Slated Thursday On Statue’s Future
The future of the Christopher Columbus statue will play out in a public hearing, followed by a meeting of the Miscellaneous Matters Committee Thursday night.
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Park Board: Return Columbus Statue To Seaside Pedestal
Mayor Joe Ganim announced a few weeks ago the fate of the removed Christopher Columbus statue from Seaside Park should be decided by the Park
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City Council Members Want A Judge To Compel Special Meeting Over Removal Of Columbus Statue
City Council members are seeking a meeting with the city’s legal leadership to seek a court order compelling Mayor Joe Ganim to call a special
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City Council Resolution Calls For Restoration Of Columbus Statue At Seaside Park, Continuation Of Community Conversation
Last week, citing public safety concerns, Mayor Joe Ganim ordered the removal of the Christopher Columbus statue at Seaside Park and placed in storage. Protests
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The Lynching Of Italians (Especially Sicilians)–How Columbus Became A National Holiday
A lot of emotion spurting out there. Plenty of knee-jerk reactions, sometimes to quell the anger, sometimes to save political asses, sometimes because the angry
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