Citizen fiscal watchdog John Marshall Lee often encourages City Council members to eat their OATs–open, accountable, transparent–while reviewing the city budget. In his latest address
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Mayor, Fire Department Promote Smoke Alarm Safety
From city Communications Director Brett Broesder: Today, Bridgeport Mayor Bill Finch and Fire Chief Brian Rooney announced that nearly 50,000 free smoke alarms have been
Read moreCity Council Rejects Tax Break, Plus: Lee On Budget: ‘Half Truths Of Padding, Ghost Employees And Half Stories’
Update: votes against. In a rare vote against Mayor Bill Finch Monday night the City Council torpedoed a proposed tax break for a developer. Prior
Read moreFinch Recognizes Heroic Boy Who Saved His Mother
From public safety spokesman Bill Kaempffer: Mayor Bill Finch proclaimed April 17, 2015, as Alexander Cody Day in the City of Bridgeport. Alexander called 911
Read moreFirefighters Respond To Newton House, Newton Blowtorches CT Post Coverage
From Frank Juliano, CT Post: Former state Sen. Ernie Newtown, twice convicted and facing prison once again, called 911 and fled his Read Street house
Read moreNeighbors Rally To Rebuild Community Farm
From city Communications Director Brett Broesder: Mayor Bill Finch, community leaders, neighbors, local contractors and businesses rallied to help the Reservoir Community Farm to rebuild
Read moreWith Ganim On The Horizon, Finch Pitches Diversity In Police Department Recruitment Effort
In an election year, closing in on the deadline to apply for the latest police recruitment class, Mayor Bill Finch was flanked by members of
Read moreDonation Page Set Up For Fire Victims
Wanda Elias has set up a donation page to help victims displaced by a house fire on Hanover Street. 0
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