I went to a Cove party to reminisce with my old friends … Chico showed up with his rivals … there was magic in the
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Bonding With Lawyers, Plus: Joel Vs. Mitch The Switch, And I Have A Book For You
WANTED: CITY BOND COUNSEL “Firms submitting qualification statements must be licensed to practice law in the State of Connecticut. The firm must have considerable experience
Read moreTesta Meets Finch, Plus: Angry Crowd At Council Meeting, And Mayor’s New Committee
Sound the sirens, bang the bells, kick the cans. Democratic Town Chairman Mario Testa met with Mayor Bill Finch in city hall on Monday to
Read moreChatting With The Chairman, Plus: Reinoso, Sly And Russo
So, I had an interesting lunch on Thursday with that always entertaining Democratic Town Chairman Mario Testa and the Mother Goose of the party Dottie
Read moreMud Slides, Plus: How’s Your Health?
Decisions. Decisions. Several Bridgeport City Council members have more on their plate than examining Mayor Bill Finch’s proposed budget that starts July 1. Along with
Read moreHow Do You Like Your Polenta? Plus: Car Taxes
The phone at Testo’s Restaurant was ringing all day on Wednesday and not necessarily for dinner reservations. In fact, many callers in the days leading up
Read moreMother Goose’s Boy, Plus: What Finch Should Do
Don’t mess with Mother Goose! That’s one of the lessons that Mayor Bill Finch should digest following another embarrassing loss with the resurrection of Mario
Read moreTight Vote Over Chair Fight
Update: Democratic Town Committee chair vote. After four ballots Mario Testa one vote short of chairmanship. Will report back soon. When you control the candy
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