Afternoon Update: This should be some week. The State Bond Commission–or shall we call it Bong Commission? … depends on what they’re smoking, eh?–will take up
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Tuning In To Johnny Fabs
I spent a couple of hours with Johnny Fabs on Tuesday watching him push buttons, play with knobs, chat with a producer through an earpiece. When
Read moreCongress Street Bridge, Plus: Big Vote, Big Budget, Bulldozer And Lori’s Loot
Weekend update: I received a call Friday afternoon from Congressman Jim Himes who left a message explaining that I was ahead of myself the other day when
Read moreAbate Lands Riccio Deal
What’s a Riccio Deal? Riccio, as in Joe, the city’s former Port Authority director, received a six-month buyout to go away after he was terminated
Read moreThe Power Of Residency
How much juice do unions have in city elections? It ain’t like it used to be. OIB has had a few intriguing exchanges the past few
Read moreRepeat After Me … Plus: Follow Me, Follow You, Party Time, And Zoning War
Newly elected City Council, Board of Education members and city sheriffs will be sworn-in to office during ceremonies scheduled for Tuesday 7 p.m. in City Council
Read moreMayor And Murphy, Plus: Merrick In Pol Pod
Mayor Bill Finch has provided additional details in the hiring of former Chief Administrative Officer Dennis Murphy on a consulting basis. Murphy will be paid
Read moreMayor Addresses Labor Pains, Plus: Public Hearing Video, Bucks For Bridgeport Projects, And Post Office Saved
Mayor Bill Finch recognizes he has serious labor-management issues so in an effort to build a bridge between city employees and his office he has
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