Former Democratic Town Chair John Stafstrom is a happy man today. Who could blame him? The attorney for Bridgeport-based Pullman & Comley structured the agreement that eventually led
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Grease Recycling Facility Opens
Congressman Jim Himes joined Mayor Bill Finch this afternoon to celebrate the opening of Bridgeport Biodiesel, the first new business in the Eco-Industrial Park, 146 Andover Street in
Read moreState Launches Arts Initiative For Cities
From the Bridgeport Arts + Cultural Council: Governor Dannel Malloy hosted Mayor Bill Finch and mayors from some of Connecticut’s largest cities at the Governor’s
Read morePaging J. Edgar Hoover–As Charter Reformers Meet, How About A Lydia Martinez Rule?
The city’s Charter Revision Commission commences regular meetings on Tuesday to begin shaping questions that presumably will appear on the November ballot for voter approval. Mayor
Read moreHealth Director Takes Medical Leave–Who’s Running The Health Department?
UPDATE: Kristin duBay Horton, the Health and Human Services director for the city, has taken a medical leave from the department. The city has contacted
Read moreMayor Pushes New East Side Train Station
From Mayor Finch: The New York-Connecticut Sustainable Communities Consortium will host a town hall meeting, Thursday, January 26 at 6 p.m., at Housatonic Community College.
Read moreFire Up The Absentee Ballots, The Passion Of District Politics
So what it’s the middle of winter? Why should that stop city pols from throwing a few primaries? OIB spies tell us a couple of
Read moreCharter Revision Commission To Hold First Meeting
The first meeting of the Charter Revision Commission created by Mayor Bill Finch and the City Council will take place tonight (Tuesday). As we await
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