City Council Budget Co-Chair Scott Burns tonight at 5:30 will lead an information session with city staff for candidates applying for American Rescue Act funding
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Category: Development and Zoning
City Council Approves Deal To Keep Islanders Hockey Farm Team, Upgrade Arena
From Brian Lockhart, CT Post: After five years and over $615,000 in legal bills, the City Council Wednesday made peace with the Bridgeport Islanders, approving
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Watch: Brighter Face Graces East End’s Stratford Avenue, New Ashlar Construction Headquarters
It’s been a long time coming, but positive development change is evolving in the East End, including housing, library, grocery store, healthcare facility. The timing
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In Letter To Attorney General Tong M&T Bank Pledges Job Retention, Revitalization Of Bridgeport’s Downtown
M&T Bank CEO Rene Jones, in response to job concerns raised by Connecticut Attorney General William Tong in its purchase of People’s United Bank, declared
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Paging Small Businesses And Non-Profits–City Announces $25 Million Rescue Fund Available
News release from Mayor’s Office: The City of Bridgeport announced today that it is making $25 Million available to Bridgeport small businesses and non-profit organizations through the American Rescue
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Your Very Own Frustration Parlor–Let’s Go!
Here’s something City Council members can embrace. From Downtown Special Services District: Aunt Spazz is Connecticut’s premiere recreational space that hosts an Escape and Wreck
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Senator Moore Applauds State Grants For Airport Rehab And Water Upgrades
From State Senator Marilyn Moore: Today, State Senator Marilyn Moore (D-Bridgeport) is celebrating a $7 million grant approved on the July Bond Commission’s Agenda. This grant announced by
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Why Zoning Matters–Land Use Proposals Call For Big Changes
As East End activist Deb Sims notes “That’s why zoning matters.” Too often an auto body shop is shoe-horned into a residential area. From Brian Lockhart,
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