City zoners raised City Councilman Michael DeFilippo’s spirits in July when they halved the distance between liquor stores and schools, daycare facilities, hospitals and churches to 750
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City Council Approves Newton’s Hire Local Ordinance
By a 17-2 vote, the Bridgeport City Council Monday night approved an ordinance submitted by East End councilor Ernie Newton that urges developers seeking City
Read moreCouncil To Vote On Resident Employment Ordinance
UPDATE: Newton ordinance passes 17-2. Council members AmyMarie Vizzo-Paniccia and Michael DeFilippo no votes. The Bridgeport City Council Monday night will take up a resolution
Read moreZoners Raise DeFilippo’s Spirits
As CT Post reporter Brian Lockhart notes, persistence has paid off for City Councilman Michael DeFilippo’s quest for a booze zoning change. He had to
Read moreA City Council General Election In The North End (Finally) Arrives, Herron And DeFilippo Win
UPDATE: Herron and DeFilippo victorious. Hi there, how are ya? There’s a general election for City Council on Tuesday (today) in the North End 133rd
Read moreMcCarthy Bids Goodbye To City Council A Second Time
He thought he had bid farewell to the City Council last year, but just when he thought he was out former council President Tom McCarthy
Read moreZoners Table Spirited Battle Over Liquor Law
UPDATE: item tabled Monday night. From Brian Lockhart, CT Post Monday could finally bring some closure to the two-year fight over changing the city’s liquor
Read moreDeFilippo, Herron Take Flight In North End–No-Show Keeley Finishes Last In City Council Race
This long, strange trip for City Council in the North End 133rd District will finally come to a close. Tuesday night district Democrats voiced loud
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