Anyone attending the Democratic Town Committee extravaganza Thursday night at the restaurant of venerable Town Chair Mario Testa? Ah the food, the wine, the rumors,
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Port In A Storm
Should they or shouldn’t they? Big decision tonight before the full City Council following a vote by the Ordinance Committee last week to abolish the Bridgeport
Read moreLet’s Crash Mario’s Party
I don’t know about you, but I’m thinking (that’s always a troubling thing) it’s time for an OIB party! Summertime, the warm sun, cool breeze
Read moreMayor And Max Strike A Deal, Plus: This Is Nuts! And Sarah’s Loaded Speech
After the charges, counter charges, letter war and turf protection, Mayor Bill Finch and Board of Education President Max Medina have reached common ground on
Read moreThe Budget’s Big Unknown, Plus: Caruso Sermons Bishop (Amen)
The General Assembly session is over! Well, not really. Still a small matter to resolve. The state budget. Sleep deprivation is on hold until a
Read moreHow The State Budget Impacts Caruso’s Future, Plus: New Radio Show
Who’s winning the public relations battle over the state budget? Right now, Gov. Jodi Rell. If not for Rell there’d be no discipline in the
Read moreYou Have The Power
I’m wondering what OIB readers think about our elected officials. Certainly, there’s opinion aplenty about Mayor Bill Finch and some others on a regular basis. What
Read moreHow’s Finch Doing After 18 Months? Plus: Brownfield Bucks
Mayor Bill Finch has just about reached his first 18 months in office. Where did the time go? Former Mayor John Fabrizi would love to fast
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