Notice to City Council members: There will be a meeting of the City Council’s Budget and Appropriations Committee to be held on Monday evening, July
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Burning In The Heat Wave, Plus: OIB Fireworks Exclusive, And Fedele Gets Public Dough
Jesus, it’s hot. It’s making me delusional (more than normal). So hot I swear I saw Pete Finch’s arresting officers present him with a street sign that
Read moreWhen Crime Dictates A Campaign
It used to be when the economy tanked crime soared. That, at least, is what happened in the late 1980s into the early 1990s. Some
Read moreHappy Birthday Phineas—Who’s Your Favorite Mayor? (Or Not)
Phineas Taylor Barnum was born on this day 200 years ago in Bethel, Connecticut. Bridgeport became his adopted city. Barnum’s brother, who ran a Bridgeport
Read moreHow Deep Will They Cut?
It sucks to lose a job any time, any place. A long holiday weekend thinking about what may come is unnerving. The city is poised
Read moreEducation Politics: As Voters Itch, Mitch Does Switch
If you think screaming at a public hearing doesn’t matter, the recent machinations involving the Board of Education will set you straight. A few weeks ago it
Read moreTax Man Cometh, Ned On Transportation
Tomorrow is July 1. That means the tax man is coming. Let us know how much your taxes have increased as the new budget year
Read moreAfter The Tornado, The Budget Winds, Plus: Storm Update And Linda McMahon’s Spots
Last week’s tornado delayed formal city action to begin closing a multi-million dollar hole in Mayor Bill Finch’s budget approved by the City Council. The
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