Jim Miller rejected the permanent position as executive director of the Bridgeport Housing Authority because Commissioner Shante Hanks “was advising him what contractors to hire
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Malloy Announces Additional Financing For City Projects West Side And Downtown
Governor Dan Malloy on Friday announced another round of financing for city development projects, including the West Side and Downtown. Site descriptions from Malloy follow:
Read moreMalloy Announces Grant For East End Housing
Governor Dan Malloy on Thursday announced an $8.7 million grant for an affordable housing development on Stratford Avenue. “This grant will help make Bridgeport stronger
Read moreWall Street Journal Chronicles Steel Point, Finch: ‘It’s Happening’
The development was first proposed more than 30 years ago by Republican Mayor Lenny Paoletta. All these decades later is it possible mega retailer Bass
Read moreCity Pot Dispensary Receives State Approval, Awaits Zoning Commission
It’s not quite a done deal, but the State Department of Consumer Protection announced Thursday 2181 Main Street in the North End has been selected
Read morePolitical Eggcitement–Hens Only, No Gamecocks, Finch Feathers Chicken Ordinance (What About Capons?)
Mayor Bill Finch on Tuesday released details of a proposed ordinance allowing residents to raise as many as six chickens in backyard coops. A chicken
Read moreFabrizi Versus Finch–Can Fabs Raise The Money For A Comeback?
John Fabrizi and Bill Finch are quintessential city politicians in the right place at the right time. Fabs, the City Council president, replaced Joe Ganim
Read moreFinch Hires New Planning Director
Mayor Bill Finch announced on Wednesday the hiring of Parag Agrawal as the city’s new planning director. He replaces the retired Michael Nidoh who occupied
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