When I listen to these self-styled party plantation owners–white, black and brown–claim they control all the votes and no one can break through their slave
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What Will Mario’s Poll Show?
Democratic Town Chair Mario Testa has a poll poised to test Mayor Bill Finch’s approval ratings and the various potential candidates for mayor. The last OIB
Read moreForget The Snow, Here Comes The Absentee Ballot Blizzard
What snowdrifts? Watch out for the drifting absentee ballots. Can you imagine if we have a day like today in three weeks? Feb. 22 is the
Read moreThe Debate: Where To House Former Offenders? P&Z Delays Decision
The Planning and Zoning Commission Monday night delayed decision on an application to extend a special permit to allow the establishment of a 120-bed halfway house for former
Read moreTired Of Snow? How About Sand? Tahiti!
When A Kennedy Calls, Bill Listens
UPDATE: Because of pending storm … The JFK Legacy Dinner celebrating the 50th anniversary of John F. Kennedy’s Inaugural has been canceled and will be
Read moreMurphy Appointed Deputy Commissioner Of Labor
Dennis Murphy, former chief administrative officer for the city, has been appointed deputy commissioner of the Department of Labor by Governor Dannel Malloy. Murphy is
Read moreFrightening: Malloy’s Budget Impact
When a governor says spending cuts will take priority over tax hikes, municipal chief executives say pass the whiskey bottle. Governor Malloy, for now at least, is
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