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LATEST ARTICLES ( 95 )

• “Crush the Crazies”! Really Lou?

  

  A Special Election for the 5th Zoning District seat will take place on May 24. The 5th Zoning District covers Council Districts 9 and 10. Read more

  Posted on 26 April 2016 POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Cuts, But No Band-Aids!

  

  Here we go, the gavel drops again. Rumors are circulating that the latest thing that our “esteemed” Chairmanwoman, Beth DaPonte, wants to do is suck money out o... Read more

  Posted on 20 April 2016 POLITICS, SOCIETY

• As The Gavel Drops!

  

  Thanks to the Town Council for the stopping negotiations with Stratford Stage Group.  Where do we go from here?  A majority, this Jezebel included, want to see... Read more

  Posted on 14 April 2016 POLITICS, SOCIETY

• The Sandbox That is Stratford!

  

  It’s been just about five months since Election Day 2015 and Stratford’s voters spoke loud and clear when they voted that November day.  They voted for... Read more

  Posted on 31 March 2016 POLITICS, SOCIETY

• The Great Divides of Stratford – Yes, There Are A Few.

  

  Who is holding Stratford together these days?We have a brand-spanking new Town Council (okay, not quite so new any more) and any hope for their ability to work... Read more

  Posted on 30 March 2016 POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Changing for the Better, Really?

  

  http://www.stratfordstar.com/48928/harkins-town-changing-for-the-better/Stratford still hasn’t bounced back with any sort of significance since the 2008 economi... Read more

  Posted on 26 March 2016 POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Double, Double Toil and Trouble, Fire Burn and Cauldron Bubble

  

  Since the original Jezebel hung up her hat, Stratford has been running rampant with fodder for this blog and that is why this Jezebel is impassioned to... Read more

  Posted on 16 March 2016 POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Targeted Cuts

  

  Council score Budget gap not yet resolvedBy Melvin Mason on February 25, 2016http://www.stratfordstar.com/47587/budget-gap-not-yet-resolved/ While the Town... Read more

  Posted on 27 February 2016 POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Meanwhile, on Planet B.O.E……

  

  Budget Conference RoomFirst Board of Ed budget proposal calls for 7.3% increase By Melvin Mason on January 26, 2016... Read more

  Posted on 27 January 2016 POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Budget Workshops The Stratford Way

  

  Not Quite GAAPThe budget workshops have concluded. For now. We were actually quite impressed with the degree of cooperation between the Council and the various... Read more

  Posted on 09 January 2016 POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Budget Freeze

  

  Until the Budget Freezes Over?The voters have selected a new Council and the political power has shifted mightily in Stratford. Read more

  Posted on 16 December 2015 POLITICS, SOCIETY

• The Next Item

  

  How much am I bid for this nearly new school?Board of Ed to meet Wednesday on Center School By Melvin Mason on November 30, 2015... Read more

  Posted on 01 December 2015 POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Next Steps

  

  Sometimes Voting Isn’t EnoughRather than accept the near total rejection of the Republican Town Committee by the voters of Stratford, Harkins/Decilio intend to... Read more

  Posted on 10 November 2015 POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Dirty Rotten Scoundrels

  

  Everyone knows by now that these were mailed to nearly every residence in Stratford. In all the time of editing this blog and decades of residing in this town,... Read more

  Posted on 30 October 2015 POLITICS, SOCIETY

• And the Answer Is…..

  

  WPCA SaleWe have heard nothing new from Harkins or any of the people he’s pressured into supporting the sale of the WPCA. The horrible deal he’s made with the... Read more

  Posted on 13 October 2015 POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Yes Or No?

  

  The lawn sign wars have begun. It appears Harkins is going with “If you tell a lie often enough…”But we get ahead of ourselves. Let’s review a few things first. Read more

  Posted on 14 September 2015 POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Remedial Economics

  

  Mayoral Office EquipmentWe must admit even we grow weary of going over the same material time and again. But apparently we must. Read more

  Posted on 05 September 2015 POLITICS, SOCIETY

• The Signs Are Everywhere

  

  New Sign Proposed by MayorIt sure has been a confusing summer. The citizens are just waiting for the next “thing” to happen. And a lot of us are wondering why... Read more

  Posted on 17 August 2015 POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Possibilities

  

  What a Vote Can DoIt is a rare occurrence that so many Council terms are expiring at the same time. Much talk will take place about who will run. Read more

  Posted on 13 July 2015 POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Budget Stories

  

  Taxpayer AlertStratford Residents Deserve Much BetterIt is time for every single Stratford resident to become aware of the situation concerning the sale of the... Read more

  Posted on 30 June 2015 POLITICS, SOCIETY