The City Council’s Budget & Appropriations Committee, chaired by Scott Burns and Ernie Newton, will conduct a public hearing Tuesday at 7 p.m. regarding the
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Cast Your Staff–Bicentennial Interview With Ernie Newton, AKA Moses
In these parts say the name Ernie and everyone knows the moniker. Greet Ernie Newton as Moses and he preens a sense of humor. Be
Read moreRead It–Ganim’s Spending Proposal Now In The Budget Committee
Mayor Joe Ganim’s nearly $600 million proposed spending plan for the fiscal year starting July 1 is now before the City Council’s Budget & Appropriations
Read moreEnthusiasm Builds For Development In East End Food Desert
From Brian Lockhart, CT Post: Maricella Concepcion in one word summed up her feelings about the new concrete foundation built across Stratford Avenue from her
Read moreGanim’s Budget Proposal Projects Cut, Flattening Of Tax Rate For Most Homeowners, Some Outliers In Revaluation Year
The proposed budget Mayor Joe Ganim will submit to the City Council on Monday, according to preliminary numbers by finance officials, will include about a
Read moreAs Cop Contract Looms, A Push To Pound The Pavement
From Brian Lockhart, CT Post: The reformers have so far discussed: Cutting overtime and using that savings to fund more social service needs; restoring neighborhood
Read moreComing Soon, Ganim’s Budget Plan: Little Tax Cut, Big Tax Cut, Something Else?
In two weeks Mayor Joe Ganim will submit his spending plan to the City Council for the budget year beginning July 1 that includes the
Read moreBridgeport’s Bonanza: $241 Million Poised In Direct Aid From Federal Stimulus Package
Tucked into the stimulus relief bill signed by President Biden is something leaders from cities and towns across America have jawboned their congressional representatives for
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