Negotiators for the Bridgeport Board of Education and teachers union have been talking. Doesn’t sound like the union reps want to hear it. The BOE is operating
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Can Someone Figure Out The Ferry Fight? Plus: Himes’ Pelosi Peel
The city has a transportation jewel, the Bridgeport and Port Jefferson Steamboat Company terminal downtown. Some one million travelers each year traffic the city’s ferry
Read moreCouncil Sets Mil Rate, Plus: Caruso, Musto Opponents Drop Out, And Help From GOP Friends
The Bridgeport City Council set the mil rate Monday night. It has increased from 38.74 to 39.64. One mil represents nearly $7 million. What does
Read moreLet’s Lock Rell In A Room With Weicker (If We Can Find Her), And What Gives With The Registrar War?
Wouldn’t it be nice if Governor Jodi Rell did something nice for the city before retreating to full-time granny life? Maybe she figures she already
Read moreMalloy-Lamont Race, Big Difference; Malloy Camp Awarded $2 Million
In 1994 I was campaign manager to Joe Ganim’s Democratic gubernatorial bid. Joe ended up as the lieutenant governor candidate with party-endorsed John Larson, now
Read moreThe Tax Man, The Impact Of A Caruso Primary, And National Review’s McMahon Pile Driver
The dreaded tax bills will hit mailboxes July 1. But before that the City Council is expected to officially approve a tax increase of roughly one additional mil above
Read moreWhat If Ernie And Joe Crashed Bill’s Lunch? Plus: Malloy’s Ned Challenge
Can you believe it? This week marks Mayor Bill Finch’s 30-month point in office. One year from now we’ll be smack in the middle of
Read moreGag Us With An Order, Plus: Air Cover For Dick
What’s this I’m hearing? City Attorney Mark Anastasi issuing a gag order regarding the City Council battle royal two weeks ago sparked by West Side
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