Lots of twists and turns in recent days as Democratic candidates position for seats on the Board of Education. Two slots are available on the
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Revolving BOE Seats
Classic OIB dynamic brewing over two open Board of Education seats. Retired Superior Court Judge Carmen Lopez of Black Rock wants in. Mayor Bill Finch isn’t
Read moreFriends In High Places, Plus: Neat Eats
9:30 a.m. update: Monday morning gossip: City Councilman Bob Curwen, one of several whose legislative efforts led to the departure of Bridgeport Port Authority Director Joe
Read moreMayor Vetoes Port Authority Ordinance, Plus: Calling All Candidates
5 p.m. update: Mayor Bill Finch has vetoed the City Council ordinance dissolving the Bridgeport Port Authority, joining Gov. Jodi Rell’s veto of state legislation that caused the city’s legislative body
Read moreYou Crashing Mario’s Party?
Anyone attending the Democratic Town Committee extravaganza Thursday night at the restaurant of venerable Town Chair Mario Testa? Ah the food, the wine, the rumors,
Read moreCommittee Votes To Sink Port Authority; Lobbyist Screws City
The City Council’s Ordinance Committee voted Monday night to torpedo the Bridgeport Port Authority, the quasi-city agency that receives more than $1 million a year
Read morePoise Your Battleships, Plus: Finch Statement On Sikorsky Crash, And Moolah From Himes
What happened, City Council members are so upset about OIB’s prior post regarding the Bridgeport Port Authority that they want to abolish it? Well, not exactly.
Read moreThe Budget’s Big Unknown, Plus: Caruso Sermons Bishop (Amen)
The General Assembly session is over! Well, not really. Still a small matter to resolve. The state budget. Sleep deprivation is on hold until a
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