A new bishop for Diocese of Bridgeport, Downtown housing, a fired airport manager, a $400,000 land improvement a judge rules taxpayers were not obligated to
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Driveway To Manny’s Mansion Tops Among Stories For May/June 2013
We learned in June in a story published by the Connecticut Post, the city paid controversial developer Manny Moutinho $400,000 to improve his own Stratford
Read moreSchool Board Controversy Among Top Stories In March And April 2013
Superintendent of Schools Paul Vallas receives three-year contract, retired Superior Court Judge Carmen Lopez tries to block it in court. These were among the top
Read moreFinch Heralds ‘Success’ In 2013, What Say You?
Mayor Bill Finch on Friday issued a year-ending news release chronicling his administration’s successes in 2013. In a year that produced more taxes, a highly
Read moreWhat’s In Your Tax Bill? Bill And Bill
Tax bills had some company in envelopes mailed by the city: an eight-panel slim-jim brochure headlined “YOUR CITY @ work.” Do you like elected officials
Read moreThe Blizzard, Top Stories February 2013
Punxsutawney Phil calls for early spring. Winter Storm Nemo doesn’t oblige. The menacing Blizzard of 2013 left devastation throughout the city, overwhelmed Public Works crews,
Read moreTop Stories From January: Video Shows Police Stomping Tasered Suspect, Monsignor Meth Arrested
As OIB reviews some top stories from 2013, the month of January was not short of revelations. Some highlights: Graphic footage was released of city
Read moreWill David Walker Run For Lieutenant Governor?
Saying he could be a partner in restructuring state finances, Bridgeport resident David Walker, former U.S. Comptroller General, told OIB on Friday he’s considering a
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