Two years ago primaries in six districts kept campaign operatives busy for control of the Democratic Town Committee in what turned out to be a
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Board Of Education Members Allen, Benejan Renege On School Chief Promise
Last September, during a forum hosted by the League of Women Voters of Connecticut, Democratic school board candidates Sybil Allen and Albert Benejan stated they
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Acting No More: School Board In Stealth Meeting Taps Testani Permanent School Chief
The Board of Education Monday night voted surreptitiously to hire Michael Testani superintendent of schools for three years starting July 1. He has been serving
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City Councilman Marcus Brown Examines Legislative Landscape–Will He Challenge Moore For State Senate?
Decision time for a bunch of political operatives including West Side City Councilman Marcus Brown. Brown emerged several years ago as one of the new
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Judge Radcliffe’s Ruling Moves DeFilippo Step Closer To Liquor Store Opening
Superior Court Judge Dale Radcliffe on Friday removed an obstacle to City Councilman Michael DeFilippo’s years-long legal skirmish to reopen a liquor store on Brooklawn
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2020 Political Vision, Gander Key Election Dates
The business of electioneering never really ends in Connecticut’s largest city. Glory be for that because OIB would be out of business. 2020 is a
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“Tough Puerto Rican” Sandi Ayala Announces Retirement As Democratic Registrar Of Voters
Democratic Registrar of Voters Santa “Sandi” Ayala who oversaw the largest active municipal party voter enrollment in Connecticut the past 16 years has announced her
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Ricci Plays Political Cards Into Royal Flush Retirement
“This way to the John” has multiple meanings when it comes to John Ricci. His hand is on the throne of Public Facilities, the city’s
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