Monday night the City Council is scheduled to act on approving upgrades to the city’s ancient wastewater treatment infrastructure. Councilwoman Maria Pereira asserts sewer user
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Tag: Ernie Newton
Newton Recalls High School Encounter With Racism–“You’re Not What Colleges Are Looking For”
Harding High School grad, music teacher, first black City Council president, state representative, state senator, an involuntary five-year vacation from politics, followed by a second-chance
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Celebrating Black History Month And Bridgeport’s 2021 Bicentennial, Margaret Morton, A Class Of Her Own, First Black Woman Elected To CT Legislature
Margaret Morton, the first African American woman elected to the Connecticut State Senate, was a transformational figure in city politics. She’s someone to celebrate every day, the City Hall
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Guinea Pig Element: City Leaders Plan Community Outreach To Overcome Vaccination Suspicion
From Brian Lockhart, CT Post “Our community has had such a history when it comes to new things,” Sims said. “They always bring up the
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As Promised, Chief Garcia Shuffles Police Assignments, Councilman Newton Wants Answers
Acting Police Chief Rebeca Garcia on Wednesday announced a shakeup in the ranks that includes senior officials challenging her ascension to assistant chief prior to
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Resolution To Honor Gomes Withdrawn For Family Considerations
Thursday afternoon City Councilwoman Maria Pereira sent this email communication to the City Clerk’s Office Both Evette Brantley and I are withdrawing our resolution in
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Former State Senator Ed Gomes Dies After Car Crash, Political Warrior’s Impact Felt Statewide, Opened Up Primary Process
Former State Senator Ed Gomes, 84, the loyal, scrappy steel worker and U.S Army veteran with an engaging crocodile smile whose political impact was felt
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Former State Senator Ed Gomes In Critical Condition Following Auto Accident
Former State Senator Ed Gomes, 84, is in critical condition following a violent two-car auto crash on Boston Avenue Sunday night. Gomes, according to police,
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