The state will finance most of the cost for a new $115 million Bassick High School. How officials go about the makeover is another thing.
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Category: Development and Zoning
Santiago Named Chair Of City’s State Legislative Delegation, General Assembly Meets In January
State Rep. Ezequiel Santiago has been named chairman of the city’s eight-member legislative delegation. As the delegation leader Santiago will serve as the point person
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Perez: Housing Units Not A SHU Fit For North End
If the shoe fits, or in this case SHU fit, proponents of a private-sector housing development on behalf of Sacred Heart University argue a contained
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Vote Yes To Transportation Ballot Question
Commuter advocate Jim Cameron explains why he’s voting yes to this Nov. 6 ballot question: Shall the Constitution of the State be amended to ensure
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A Vote Against The Transportation Question
The Nov. 6 ballot includes two questions pertaining to Connecticut’s Special Transportation Fund and the disposition of state property. For explanation on these questions see here. Bridgeport
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Downtown’s ‘Diamond’–Housatonic Community College Celebrates Expansion
When Lowell Weicker was governor Bridgeport was a priority. Housatonic Community College had for decades languished on the East Side. About 25 years ago under Weicker’s leadership
Read moreTransformation Of Ballpark To Music Amphitheater Progresses
The double plays turned at second base at the old ballpark at Harbor Yard will convert to double octaves of music next summer at the amphitheater
Read moreDeFilippo Toasts Booze Decision Pending Zoning Appeal
City zoners raised City Councilman Michael DeFilippo’s spirits in July when they halved the distance between liquor stores and schools, daycare facilities, hospitals and churches to 750
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