News release from Woofgang & Company Team Woofgang & Co. officially opened the doors of their new vocational training facility at 2861 Fairfield Avenue in
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Tag: Matt McCarthy
City Council Lowers Tax Rate, Nieves Castigates Disengaged Budget Loafers
The City Council, as expected Monday night, approved a $598 million budget that includes a reduction in the tax rate by 10.5 mils, money for
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Budget Committee Approves Spending Plan, Money For 60 New Cops, Mil Rate Lowered To 43.45
The Budget & Appropriations Committee on Saturday approved a spending document of approximately $598 million for the fiscal year starting July 1, shifting $2.5 million
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Read: Public Safety Task Force Recommendations
A community committee formed by City Council President Aidee Nieves and Councilman Scott Burns has offered recommendations in a report that includes community policing foot
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Citing Conflict, City Council Lances Resolution Benefiting Two Members Who Pursue Takeover Of UB
In a rare move Monday night, the City Council rejected a resolution–customarily referred to committee–proposing the Education and Social Services Committee create a task force to recommend
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Calling All Actors–What First, Permanent Personnel Director Or Durable Police Chief?
Bridgeport has more actors than Hollywood. What should come first, a permanent personnel director to conduct a search for a permanent police chief, or authorize
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City Council Approves $300K Restitution Settlement From Police Chief Test Scheme
UPDATE: The City Council Monday night by a 15-3 tally signed off on the restitution settlement. Maria Pereira, Samia Suliman and Matt McCarthy voted no.
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Paging The City Council–What The City Charter Regulates About Police Chief Selection
Three months ago Mayor Joe Ganim appointed Rebeca Garcia as the first female to lead the Police Department after AJ Perez resigned following his federal
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