The Block proposal in Newburyport faces funding squeeze
Local officials and developers debate renovating old buildings in The Block Newburyport Massachusetts 22nd district senate candidate says area could become offices apartments and boutiques while property owners warn of costly reforms. City planners note federal and state grants are scarce delaying commitments and tenant leases lapse as funds dwindle.
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Environmental Protection Commission
Newburyport
Mass
Boston
Westport
Belle Strauss
John R. Hyslop
Austin
Local GOP slate reshapes district for November race
City GOP ser es candidate slate includes Ale Pauletta in the 128th Assembly district with campaign staff Frank Dobieski John Albertson and Robert Cortenzio. Town committee adds Roger Lehman replacing F George Brown while August Corica named for justice of the peace.
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Police Commission
Roger Lehman
F. George Brown
Brown
August Corica
Paolella
Mandanici
Parks and Recreation Department
Bridgeport
Paoletta
Joseph A. Walsh
Ernest L. Nichols
Bridgeport Day Planned in McKinney Campaign Schedule
In McKinney reelection effort Congressman Stewart B. McKinney announces a Bridgeport Day starting at 6 15 a m with commuters at Bridgeport railroad station and continuing through the day to various locations. Martin J Kentosh of the campaign committee disclosed the plan.
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Bridgeport
GOP
Stewart B. McKinney
Martin J. Kentosh
City weighs five year moratorium to spur downtown renewal
City planners discuss halting action in the Area for five years to allow a redevelopment push. Owners push for incentives, tax relief, and matching funds to renovate The Block as Bridgeport’s renewal plans gain momentum. A mix of optimism and concern among property owners shows the path ahead remains tentative.
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Tames Pjura
Wall Street
George Jaser
Main Street
George Shaevah
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State Street
Toca
Victor Christ-Janer
South End
Bridgeport
New York City
Christ Janer
New Haven
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Barnum Museum
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Middle Street
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Gladstone Associates
Washington, D.C
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Milton Gold
Bernard Gold
Milton Strauss
Daniel Nobili
Danbury Hospital Wins $165000 Mental Health Grant
Hartford reports Danbury Hospital receives a federal grant of 165000 dollars to build a community mental health center. The facility will offer psychiatric inpatient and outpatient care 24 hour emergency service day treatment and mental health consultation to other agencies. The funds come from the National Institutes of Mental Health.
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Danbury Hospital
Eula Grasso
Menal Health Association of Connecticut
National Institutes of Mental Health
Upson Questions Donations Made To Rep Moffett
Connecticut race heats up as Thomas Upson accuses Rep Toby Moffett of exceeding legal campaign limits. Upson cites Louisa Calder gifts totaling 2,600 dollars in July to Moffett and asks the Federal Elections Commission to investigate. Moffett campaign backs legality, while FEC reviews.
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Calder
Alexander Calder
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Moffell
Hall
John Fuller
Suffield
Fairfield Selectman Affirms Interest in Deep Harbor Plan
Fairfield First Selectman John J. Sullivan confirms Fairfield’s interest in a deep harbor feasibility study affecting Fairfield Stratford and Bridgeport waters. He notes economic ties to Bridgeport and energy savings from shifting freight by barge, while criticizing reports suggesting Fairfield would opt out.
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Bridgeport
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Stratford
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ODA
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Ichamber
Corps of Engineers
Seaboard
Woman Arrested on Welfare Fraud Warrant
Linda Evernth of 938 Howard Avenue was arrested at home on a Court of Common Pleas warrant charging fraud in obtaining state welfare. She faces two counts of giving false statements. Police said she is held on a $1,000 bail pending a court appearance.
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Linda Evernth
Howard Avenue
Court of Common Pleas
Pollce
Jai Alai Fund Urged To Create Special City Improvement Fund
The Citizens' Council urges Mayor Mandanici to shift Bridgeport Jai Alai tax receipts into a new special fund to supplement the block grant for citywide improvements. The proposal aims to fund day care centers senior services and other projects across districts with a 20 year funding horizon. The plan follows public hearings and a needs survey showing youth and elderly services lacking.
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Bridgeport
Jai Alsi
A .iGzens
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Citizens’ Union
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Pratt
Citizens’ Council
Nancy
Higher Education Center For Urban Studies
Policd
John Cheshire
Sacred Heart’ University
Kurt Schlichting
Fairfield University
Elm City Stickup Suspect Nabbed Here
Steve McLain age 10 of 49 North East Drive New Haven was arrested here after attempting to use a stolen credit card during a stickup and charged with larceny He was turned over to New Haven police for authorities Full details were not available last night No one wins an ice skating race by a nose
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New Haven
Steve McLain
North East Drive
McLain
Sgt
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Arthur Buchanan
Inflation, unemployment and stock markets weigh on August index
The Commerce Department report shows weak economic signals in August. The leading indicators index fell as 11 of 12 components moved down, with declines in layoff rate money supply stock prices and business spending. Manufacturing layoffs rose to 1.5 percent in August.
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Jimmy Carter
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Carter
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Recen
Bus Firms File Briefs Over State Subsidy Dispute
Attorneys for Gray Line Bus and Bridgeport Auto Transit submit briefs to the State DOT on a possible use of Section 27 to settle subsidy disputes. Stratford Bus Line may also be involved as talks continue with DOT and the Greater Bridgeport Transit Board.
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State Department of Transportation
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Tory Indian Raid Hits Mintsink NY in 1779
During the Revolutionary War Tories allied with Indian tribes and raided Mintsink New York on July 19 1779. Mohawk Chief Joseph Brant led the attackers who burned and plundered before withdrawing into ambush positions. 150 militiamen pursued them and 45 patriots were killed before the field was cleared.
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N.Y
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Joseph Brant
Tax dispute ends with judge signaling no jurisdiction
In Danbury the Superior Court hearing on the cities tax structure ended with Judge William Hadden Jr signaling he will not continue the case. He stressed the separation of powers and said the court would not act as the Common Council. The issue previously was tied to a risk of default as the city borrows to meet operating expenses.
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Danbury
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de Ifault
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Bridgeport
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Equitable Tax Association
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Inner City
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Inter
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Comproller
John Edwards
Schwartz Favors GOP Ethics Panel Proposal
State Senator Joseph W. Schwartz D Easton voiced support for House Republicans plan to create a seven member Ethics Commission with public members and investigative powers. He pledged to push the measure in the Senate if re elected, saying reforms should serve the public interest not any party.
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D-Easton
House Republican Caucus
Ethics Commission
Schwarlé
Senate
Schwartz
F Tvo
Mill Plain Historic District Rebuffed by Fairfield
Fairfield Town Plan and Zoning Commission voted five to zero not to recommend establishing a Mill Plain historic district. The decision followed a public hearing with residents for and against the proposal. Opponents warned it could lower property values and increase government control. supporters urged district status to stabilize development and protect neighborhood character.
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Fairfield
Lincoln Craighead
Charles F. Ross, Jr
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Delibera
Bungay Dog Track Debate Winds Through Local Meeting
Selectmen back dog track to boost town revenues while Bungay residents oppose citing zoning and neighbor impact. A referendum is urged if plans advance. opponents warn of buck passing to planners and economic risks. Proponents push for more information and a potential option to buy near Bungay road.
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LoPresti
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Lucy McConologue
Board of Education
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Ansonia
Gunman robs gas station. steals $360 at Family Shell
Aberlardin Ojada 23, an employee, says a lone robber demanded cash at 4 30 p m yesterday at 1325 Fairfield Avenue. The bandit took $62 from the clerk then opened the register with a key and cleared $312 more. Police issued a lookout for a tall black or Puerto Rican man. Acting Del Earl Melton leads the investigation.
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