In Bridgeport the cultural wars continue. Behind the scenes former State Rep. Christopher Caruso and ex two-term Mayor Lenny Paoletta engaged in multiple conversations with
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Tag: Mark Lauretti
Columbus Parade Returns To Bridgeport In October
News release: Mark your calendar! The Columbus Day Parade is coming back to Bridgeport. Officials with the Council of Italian American Societies of Greater Bridgeport
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Is Rosario Part Of CAO Sweepstakes?
You must marvel at political relationships in Connecticut’s largest city. Friends today, fight tomorrow, knife in the back, a salve and make up. It’s the
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Mayor Lauretti: Competitive Casino Bidding Process Is Vital For Bridgeport And Connecticut
Commentary From Shelton Mayor Mark Lauretti: In 1991 when casino gambling came to Connecticut and Bridgeport was in contention, I did not support the idea.
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Battle Under The Big Top? Lauretti Ponders Bridgeport Mayoral Run
Fire up the political rumors. One of the 200 or so guests who strolled into the heated big tent on Stratford Avenue for Wednesday’s East
Read moreLauretti’s Political Lariat–Mayoral Run In Bridgeport?
Is he bored? Just having fun? Yes, there’s a curious rumor afoot that Shelton Mayor Mark Lauretti, who has deep roots in Bridgeport, is noodling
Read moreItalian Iced–City’s Cop Costs Force Columbus Parade To Shelton
Community-organized parades and non-profit festivals must reinvent themselves, especially when high security costs become a factor. Organizers of the century-long Columbus weekend festivities, citing cop overtime
Read moreStefanowski Endorsed For A Second Ballot Line
The Connecticut Independent Party on Sunday endorsed Republican nominee for governor Bob Stefanowski which provides him a second line to match Democratic nominee Ned Lamont
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