Land use lawyer Chuck Willinger, on behalf of Community Solutions, Inc., is petitioning the Planning & Zoning Commission for approval of a halfway house for men
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Education Soap Opera Continues, Mayor Reveals Tentative Labor Agreement, Ramos Delays Layoffs
Superintendent of Schools John Ramos threw a fit when he heard Mayor Bill Finch had negotiated an agreement with a key labor union representing education workers. Ramos
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Don’t ya just love this? Sweating through financial chaos, Superintendent of Schools John Ramos claims Mayor Bill Finch went behind his back to cut a
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As a kid reporter I was fascinated by the underbelly of the city. The prostitutes on Middle Street. The Hell’s Angels in The Hollow. The
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Democratic mayoral candidate John Gomes wants to give voters the power to approve the city budget. If that ever happened it would be a nightmare.
Read moreMeet Jeff Kohut Thursday
From independent mayoral candidate Jeff Kohut: The Kohut for Mayor Campaign proudly announces the official kick-off of the organization’s “Count-down to November 8” activities …
Read moreIf Ganim Runs, It’s A Game Changer–But How? Plus, The Finch Strategy
On Monday OIB sized up the mayoral race with Bill Finch poised, barring a new dynamic, for reelection. What could change the dimension beyond a
Read moreFoster Hits $100K, HQ Opener
From Democratic mayoral candidate Mary-Jane Foster: Foster Raises $100K for Mayoral Run and Announces June 15 Headquarters Opening Bridgeport businesswoman and social action advocate Mary-Jane
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