He has a deep rolodex that includes names and numbers of political, governmental and business contacts, strong relationships with decision makers in Hartford such as
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Andy Fardy Leaves Democratic Party
Long-time Democratic political activist Andy Fardy, a frequent contributor to OIB, has registered as an unaffiliated voter after 48 years as a registered Democrat. Wednesday
Read moreStop & Shop Madison Avenue Store To Close September 20
In the mid 1990s a Stop & Shop was the subject of a series of contentious zoning hearings in which many North End residents thought
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From Mayor Finch: The City of Bridgeport’s street improvement program, which began in August, continues to move forward with milling and paving of roadways throughout
Read moreDavid Walker’s U.S. Financial Burden Barometer Hits The Road
Bridgeport resident David Walker, a former U.S. Comptroller General, is in Charlotte for the Democratic National Convention. (He shares thoughts with OIB below.) He also
Read moreAll Three Democrats Win Special Election For School Board–Bagley Swishes Minority Party Slot–First Board Meeting Monday Night
Results, top four candidates including absentee ballots, Kelleher 2087, Moales 1929, Illingworth 1842, and Bagley 1368. All three Democrats Hernan Illingworth, Jacqueline Kelleher and Ken
Read moreFrogs! School Board Election Turnout Croaks
UPDATE: As of 6 p.m. the citywide turnout of voters for the school board special election was roughly 2600. That means the entire citywide turnout
Read moreBagley And Pouchet: Vote Line C For Children
Working Families Party candidates for Board of Education John Bagley and Barbara Pouchet issued the following statement for Tuesday’s special election vote: Remember to vote.
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