City Librarian Scott Hughes has experienced growing pains with the Library Board that includes a successful voter referendum achieving more annual funding for upgrades and
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Political Slates Set For March 1 Dem Primaries
And the battle is officially on. Three of ten Democratic Town Committee Districts will face off in March 1 primaries covering the West Side, East
Read moreDoes The Mayor Need A Wheel Man?
For the past four decades Bridgeport mayors have had drivers, some more than others, utilizing inner-office staff or a police officer sometimes dictated by the
Read moreCity Architect Steps Up For Finch, Provides Job Downtown
It’s not the job he coveted most, but when you have two young mouths to feed as an ex-mayor with no one banging down your
Read moreCity Council Approves McCarthy’s Severance Deal, No Public Discussion
The ground hog calls for an early spring. How about the Bridgeport City Council demanding the sunlight of scrutiny in public? Following an executive session
Read morePols Poised For Democratic Town Committee Primaries
Presidential caucus and primary fever abound nationally, but in Bridgeport pols are gearing up for March 1 Democratic Town Committee primaries in potentially four districts
Read moreCity Council Expected To Approve McCarthy’s Severance Agreement Under ‘Consent Calendar’ Cover
It’s one simple sentence on the City Council agenda for Monday night “Miscellaneous Matters Committee Report re: Settlement of Legal Claim with Thomas C. McCarthy”
Read moreReligious Leaders To Question Malloy, Ganim, Blumenthal On Key Issues
A coalition of religious leaders will engage Governor Dan Malloy, Mayor Joe Ganim and U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal to “seek action on gun violence, police
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