UPDATE: Talk about Fourth of July fireworks, Linda Conner Lambeck reports in the Connecticut Post that Superintendent of Schools John Ramos and Mayor Bill Finch
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When Tire Slashers Strike
OIB reader Andy Fardy (town committee) is the victim of several recent tire-slashing incidents. He’s not happy with police response. See a letter to the
Read moreWhat’s The Political Skinny At The Parade?
We’re in the gut of the election season and mayoral candidates and entourages were out in force marching on Park Avenue or working the sidelines at
Read moreHey, Where’s My Car!
Mayor Bill Finch says he has reduced the number of take-home vehicles to three–limited to himself, and the chiefs of police and fire. The mayor’s
Read moreWill Unions Have A Change Of Heart?
The Connecticut Legislature early Friday morning approved a short window for Governor Malloy to cut spending including thousands of jobs after unionized state workers rejected
Read moreGrand Opening For Wakeman Boys & Girls Club
From the Wakeman Boys & Girls Smilow-Burroughs Club: Wakeman Boys & Girls Club Celebrates Grand Opening of 23,000 Square Foot Bridgeport Clubhouse More than 1,000
Read moreThursday Music Series
From Mayor Finch: Downtown Thursdays Returns with Eclectic Lineup of Local Artists. City’s Downtown After-Work Concert Series Now in its Second Year; WTNH’s Kristen Cusato
Read moreZip! Malloy’s Plan B Haircut To City, Nearly $1 Million (And Maybe More) … But A Rescue Plan?
UPDATE: ctmirror.org/story/13139/cities-win-state-employees-lose-budget-deal The Connecticut Conference of Municipalities, an advocacy group on behalf of cities and towns, says Bridgeport is slated to lose nearly $1 million in
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