“This way to the John” has multiple meanings when it comes to John Ricci. His hand is on the throne of Public Facilities, the city’s
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Ganim: Let’s Get Started–Opens Downtown Campaign Headquarters Seeking another Term
Four years ago Joe Ganim was on the campaign hunt for his old job, fixing a fence in a high crime public housing area to
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Here Comes ‘The Pothole Killer’
“The Pothole Killer” is back. Hmmm, wonder how many politicians seek cover in those holes? Come out, come out wherever you are before you’re covered
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Sidewalk Program Shows Cracks–Spain: Walk This Way To A Concrete Deal
The city is rebidding its sidewalk repair program and that’s just peachy by City Councilman Pete Spain who makes a pitch for taxpayers to solicit
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City Hires Compliance Officer To Review Procedures Amid Federal Probe Of Missing Cash
A former federal prosecutor will conduct a review of city policies and procedures and recommend corrective action on the heels of two city employees terminated
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The Wizard Of Vaz–Feds Examine Relationship Between Tiago And Contractor
Privately Joe Tiago, fired last week by Mayor Joe Ganim, is telling friends he’s a scapegoat in this ScrapGate thing. Cash for scrap metal may
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Feds Cast Shadow On Sunshine Boys–Visit Finance Department In Scrap Metal Probe
Maybe the feds should call this one Operation Sunshine Boys. What started as a so-called sunshine fund to lavish goodwill perks on municipal employees from
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Scrap Heap–Tiago Terminated For Role In Scrap-metal Sales For Cash In Public Facilities
Deputy Director of Public Facilities Joe Tiago was fired on Friday for his accused role of turning scrap-metal sales into cash used purportedly as a
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