Bridgeport Mayor Bill Finch, squeezed by political pressure and an electorate angry over unfulfilled promises, abruptly resigned today setting in motion a special election for
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I Need Reminding, Plus: Tuition For Students
Memo to me: . Thank OIB readers for surpassing 15,000 page views in just two weeks of the new site. . Perform Google search for
Read moreGrand In Shelton, Plus: $600 To Cover Your Tax Hike!
I wonder if this year’s Barnum Festival, with Shelton Mayor Mark Lauretti serving as ringmaster, will experience some added fireworks. Apparently there’s something grand going
Read moreKiss Me, Baby! Plus: Earth To Mayor And Dodd’s House Call
Don’t ya just love blackmail photographs of politicians? Bushy kissing Joe Lieberman (or was it the other way around?), this one kissing that one. Yuck,
Read moreBudget Blues And Idol Worship, Plus: Dodd And Finch On Housing
Vote for a tax increase? It’s a sticky question, especially when you’re running for public office on the heels of a budget vote. This is
Read moreNo Taxes In Bridgeport! Plus: Syesha Mercado, Our Idol
Hey, did anyone see our own Syesha Mercado knock it out of the park tonight, singing If I Were Your Woman on American Idol? Yes, Syesha
Read moreFeeling For Finch
A friend of Mayor Bill Finch emailed the other day asking me to cut the mayor some slack. I’ve been too cranky, he said. I
Read moreFavorite Game In Town, Plus: Happy Bunny Rabbit
Hey all, happy bunny day. I’ll be around this weekend doing what I normally do–cooking! I’ll be checking in from time to time. See you
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