Everyone’s raising moolah. Now that ballot qualification has been set for the Aug. 12 primary, candidates for state office are all over the place begging
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A Chat With Big Mac, Plus: Mario’s Mallet And Education Deal
Maureen Driscoll, a former member of the Bridgeport City Council, has a directness about her that’s hard to reject. About nine years ago in Testo’s
Read moreAny Espresso In The House? Plus: Finch Blasts BOE, And Health Clinic News
I think it’s time to break out the No Doze for area elected officials. (Make it maximum strength.) It was a long and crazy night–into
Read moreNote To Pols: Wear A Helmet!
I guess the good news is, it could have been worse. The City Council Monday night officially set the city’s mil rate for the budget
Read moreEd Board Erases Jobs
Things are financially sticky these days at the Board of Education and layoff notices could be sticking to 100 or so BOE employees real soon.
Read moreIs Finch A Grinch, Or Super Storekeeper? Plus: Delegation Says Amann, And Recalling L’Ambiance
So, you’re a seriously ill city employee who’s run out of sick time. Things are bad enough without worrying about losing income, or perhaps the
Read moreHow Sharp Is Your Scalpel?
When a mayor’s trying to figure out what to cut to produce a balanced budget should he go across the board or slice deep into
Read moreBudget Hearing Heated, Plus: Russo Calls For Ed Audit And Finch Says BOE Playing Games
When the city fire marshal shows up, you know it’s a huge crowd. An estimated 500 people jammed Bridgeport City Council chambers Wednesday night vehemently
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