Bridgeport Mayor outlines city progress and plans
In a year as Bridgeport mayor the speaker reports healthful economy, high employment, and booming business. He highlights a remodel of McLevy Hall, a Barnum museum restoration, support for the Bridgeport Symphony, and university cooperation. Plans include a Middle school site, Bassick High additions, a new athletics director, and Route 25 detours as progress continues.
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Fran Wy
Tam
Bridgeport
Board of Education
Lafayette Plaza
Two Hotel Proposals Tread Lafayette Plaza Redevelopment
The Redevelopment Agency weighs two hotel proposals for Lafayette Plaza between the turnpike and State Street. Holiday Inns of America and Parker House of Boston submitted plans for a motor motel site, with enlarged project scopes under consideration.
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Lafayette Plaza
Redevelopment Agency
Motor Motel
Lafayette Boulevard
Turnpike
State Street
Holiday Inns of America
Parker House Organization of
Boston
Bridgeport Looks to Two New Courthouses and Downtown Plan
City officials outline plans for federal and state courthouses in Bridgeport. The Lafayette Boulevard federal building will showcase a landmark art piece, while the Fairfield Avenue site houses the state courthouse with renderings by Victor Gruen. Gruen will address the chamber dinner as study results on central business district redevelopment are due in two months. The Railroad Committee partners with state and city to relocate the railroad station 4.4 miles south to form a regional wholesale hub. Local efforts target Lower East Side renewal, a federal demonstration program request, and careful budgeting amid Johnson cutbacks. City finances remain strong with wage adjustments for city employees, including a new police pay offer under review. A forthcoming Bridgeport city dollar study will explain income and expenditure drivers for residents.
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Bridgeport
Registrar of Waters
Regional Planning Agency
Board of Apportionment
Inter Group Council
Human Rights Commission
Board of Park Commissioners
Federal Court House
Lafayette Boulevard
Bridgeport Post
State Court House
Fairfield Avenue
Howland Department
Victor Gruen
Court House
Gruen
Chamber of Commerce
Lower East Side
Johnson
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Jasper McLevy
Malini Street
Barnum Museum
Bridgeport Symphony Jorchestra
Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce
Bridgeport Manufacturing Association
Fairfield
Sacred Heart
Tan
Remington Arms Park
Fireside Apartments
Butlard-Havens Technical School
Bassick High School
Harding High
Harding
suuuaLe Zauu
Dr. Dinan
United States
Barnum Ave
Doyle
Martin
Santa Saver
sMatlin Interiors, Inc
Fairfield Ave
Tion Authority
Parate
Relly
GME
Connecticut
Progressive, Friendly Banking Service
James Staples & Co
James Staplesé
Rivate
State ST
City Hall
State Banking
Plymouth
Tor
America
Fiat
Bie Taye
Winer Motors, Inc
Stratford
Sebring
Haynes Motors, Inc
Ghrysler
Milford Auto Sales, Inc
Bridgeport Ave
Milford
DAN Coppola Auto Sales, Inc
East State ST
Westport
Riverside Motors
Riverside Ave
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