As we approach the end of 2013, OIB will revisit some of the major stories of the year. One of the high-flying stories revealed first
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New City Council To Select President, Take Up Airport-related Litigation
The newly elected City Council will conduct its first meeting Monday at 7 p.m at City Hall, 45 Lyon Terrace and among new business is
Read moreSmith: Hiring Of Airport Manager Flies In The Face Of City Charter
Bridgeport resident Phil Smith, a student of the Bridgeport City Charter, files this commentary about the recent hiring of Pauline Mize as acting manager of
Read morePauline Mize Makes Landing As Acting Airport Chief
UPDATE: Brian Lockhart, CT Post here. Pauline Mize of Bellport, Long Island has been appointed acting manager at Sikorsky Memorial Airport replacing John Ricci who
Read moreFormer Airport Manager Lands Retirement Benefits, Plans Lawsuit
From Brian Lockhart, CT Post: Fired over the $400,000 driveway controversy, Sikorsky Memorial Airport manager John Ricci has chosen instead to retire and immediately collect
Read moreThey’re Here … Feds Asking Questions About Airport Land Deal
It seemed like it was just a matter of time before the federals would take a look at the land deal that has led to
Read moreCity Council To Take Up Airport Safety Zone Issue
John Ricci has been canned as airport manager. He will contest it. The airport safety zone issue continues to be a financial crash for the
Read moreFinch: City Officials Now Required To Fill Out Disclosure Forms
In a commentary that also appears in the Connecticut Post, Mayor Bill Finch writes “In light of the recent internal investigation into Mr. Ricci’s actions,
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