Mayor Sees Civic Center Part of Redevelopment Plan
Mayor McLevy defends the Golden Hill civic center as the city’s largest redevelopment program, contrasting it with rivals’ criticisms. He cites court stipulations, dismisses opponents’ warnings, and rejects an alternate Congress Street site. Connecticut unemployment claims for the week ending Oct 19 were 27,381, later revised.
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Bridgeport Leads Jobless Claims as City Plans Civic Center
Mayor defends new City Hall on Archer Wheeler estate amid criticism. Initial claims totaled 4 133, with Bridgeport at 5 407 overall in state rankings. New Haven 2 941, Hartford 2 824, Waterbury 2 542. Redevelopment plans include city hall properties and Wheeler mansion site.
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