Naugatuck mayoral aide talk stirs budget dispute
In Naugatuck the mayoral aide proposal sparks debate as Mayor Bill Rado denies seeking a post with Republican Tim Barth, while challengers Rebecca Zandvliet and Fayne Erickson criticize the plan and Finance Board blocks funding. The May 5 election and May 19 public budget hearing loom.
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Flood waters ease as Ohio, Mississippi crest recedes
In Paducah Kentucky the Ohio River crest flowed into the Mississippi over the weekend bringing relief to exhausted disaster workers and flood victims. Officials report workers are tired after weeks of long shifts but recovery work continues as waters fall inches daily and aid reaches 11 000 plus residents. Old Shawneetown Illinois ended a voluntary evacuation as river levels dropped to 51.2 feet.
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Irish Mayor for a Day Leads Prospect in March Citizenship Moment
Ilene Mulrooney served as Prospect’s Irish Mayor for a day, riding in a limousine, swearing in at Town Hall, and raising the Irish flag at Community School. She planned a family lunch of corned beef and cabbage before a few hours in the mayor’s office with friends, while Mayor Chatfield noted a smooth power transition guided by local officials and community leaders.
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John O'Connor
GOP rally seals support for Barth in Naugatuck mayoral race
Deputy Mayor Robert Woodfield and Republican candidate Timothy Barth end months of infighting after Woodfield, who lost to Barth 870 to 510, endorses Barth. Mayor William C. Rado Sr and the Independent Party had previously backed Barth, while Woodfield warns against non Republican input shaping policy. Rado says he plans to influence Barth’s campaign. Woodfield aims party unity as Barth seeks to unite GOP factions ahead of the election.
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Yeltsin urges Clinton to curb NATO eastward expansion
In Moscow Yeltsin told reporters that NATO expansion must be slowed and concessions from the U.S. are done. He warned against a Western blockade of Russia and emphasized Russia's deterrent capabilities including nuclear weapons. Clinton postponed the Helsinki summit for knee surgery and planned further talks with Primakov and Albright.
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