Bob Halstead has been part of the city’s neighborhood fabric for decades. As founder of the city’s community garden program he was instrumental in transforming
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2010 Top Stories, What Say You?
What’s on your list of top Bridgeport stories? In June, a tornado struck buildings on the East Side and downtown including heavy damage to the
Read moreThe City’s Finance Lenz–And What’s Going On With The Deficit?
Mike Feeney has left Bridgeport to become finance director for the Stratford BOE. Replacing Feeney on an interim basis is Dawn Norton who served as
Read moreFinance Director Feeney Headed Back To Stratford
Word out of City Hall is that Finance Director Mike Feeney, former Stratford town manager, is headed back to Stratford as business manager for the
Read moreLoot For Lawyers, Plus: ‘Bless Me Father …’, And Follow The Leader
How much has the city’s termination of former Personnel Director Ralph Jacobs cost taxpayers so far? Retired Superior Court Judge Carmen Lopez wants to know. (Me
Read moreThe Library Referendum: Yes Or No? Plus: Abate Flushed
I was looking to create a little trouble Wednesday afternoon. (Yeah, I can’t help myself.) So I called Jim O’Donnell, the genial president of the Bridgeport Library
Read moreMaking Sense Of Master Plan, Plus: City’s Bond Rating Lowered, And We Love Raising Taxes
The city’s Master Plan of development has been a master migraine in recent weeks from issues involving public hearings to an enterprising community group (Committee
Read morePension Plans And Probate Courts
From Ken Dixon of the Connecticut Post: HARTFORD — Bridgeport Mayor Bill Finch lobbied his former colleagues in the state Senate Tuesday in an attempt
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