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• How to Raise Taxes

  

  Stratford Mayor-visual approximationStep 1: Find a journalist that will print anything you say without question.Step 2: Say that the world will come to an end... Read more

  Posted on 08 June 2015 POLITICS, SOCIETY

• The Fight to Vote

  

  Mayor RepellentThe citizens of Stratford won a victory yesterday with Judge Bellis’ decision to order the Town Clerk to accept the voter’s petition. Read more

  Posted on 03 June 2015 POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Mayor Responds To Voters

  

  Transparent MessageIn a stunning denial of any belief in democracy, Mayor John Harkins rejected out of hand the voters right to petition the government. We... Read more

  Posted on 06 May 2015 POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Smear Campaign

  

  Stratford mayor: critics waging ‘smear campaign’ John BurgesonUpdated 11:13 pm, Wednesday, April 29, 2015“The group seeking to scuttle the sale of the waste... Read more

  Posted on 30 April 2015 POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Redress Grievances

  

  It’s your right. Use it when you want.Calling All Volunteers!! VOLUNTEER RALLY WHEN: Wednesday April 22nd, 7:30-9:00pm WHERE: Baldwin Center WHO FOR: For all... Read more

  Posted on 21 April 2015 POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Residents Sold Out!

  

  Stratford ResidentIn one of the worst financial deals imaginable, the Mayor and Council have sold out each and every Stratford resident and business. Read more

  Posted on 15 April 2015 POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Magical Solutions

  

  WPCA Tool“To regionalize is by far the best benefit for the taxpayers,” Harkins said.... Read more

  Posted on 07 April 2015 POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Budget Time

  

  Time to Change Methods. It’s a Brick Wall, Silly.Both the Town and the BOE proposed budgets have been released.BOE Budget:... Read more

  Posted on 23 March 2015 POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Stratford Democracy

  

  The Stratford VersionThe latest ploy by our Council Chairman and mayor is to conduct “Executive Sessions” of the Town Council/WPCA (They are the same thing,... Read more

  Posted on 23 February 2015 POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Tidal Wave of Council Activity

  

  RTC WaveIt seems that our Republican Town Committee dominated Council is poised to rubber stamp sale prices on whatever Harkins wants to sell. No matter that... Read more

  Posted on 01 February 2015 POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Eminent Domain?

  

  Council PowersStratford looking to loosen eminent domain laws By Stephanie Simoni, WTNH Reporter Published: January 12, 2015, 6:44 pm“STRATFORD, Conn. Read more

  Posted on 13 January 2015 POLITICS, SOCIETY

• King Louie Decides

  

  Theater “Renovation” ToolOfficials propose amphitheater to replace Shakespeare building By Greg Reilly on January 7, 2015“Three elected officials have come... Read more

  Posted on 08 January 2015 POLITICS, SOCIETY

• New For 2015!

  

  Administration’s Piggy BankOK, we lied. There is nothing new for 2015. We have exactly the same issues we had in 2014, 2013, 2012….. Read more

  Posted on 06 January 2015 POLITICS, SOCIETY

• He’s Baaaack!

  

  Legal Decision Lotto!Court says Stratford must rehire cop Daniel Tepfer Updated 11:39 pm, Monday, December 15,... Read more

  Posted on 16 December 2014 POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Stratford Army Engine Plant

  

  Coming AttractionsWhile we wait for the next four to six months (or longer?) for Main Street to reopen, many residents believe it is because a new road is... Read more

  Posted on 06 November 2014 POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Restoring The Pride

  

  Does This Come Before Or After The Pride?This may be one of the ugliest stories we’ve covered here….at least since Miron.Mayor’s wife seeks divorce By Greg... Read more

  Posted on 08 October 2014 POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Call the Fire Department! Err…Maybe Not.

  

  It’s Only Taxes. Let It Burn!Fire chief reports another rating upgrade; new truckBy Greg Reilly on September 25, 2014“…The department is acquiring a brand new... Read more

  Posted on 25 September 2014 POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Judge This!

  

  Democratic Town Committee ProceduresYou may have noticed some election season lawn signs popping up in town. The one that is most interesting is the one for... Read more

  Posted on 17 September 2014 POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Municipal Government Or Stratford Inc.?

  

  Connectile Dysfunction There seems to be a minor flare-up concerning Mayor Harkins participation in an organization called “ALEC”. http://www.alec.org/. Read more

  Posted on 07 September 2014 POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Back to School

  

  Spending Tax Dollars 101Stratford public schools open for business on Thursday. Unlike any business, however, there is no BOE budget. None. Read more

  Posted on 25 August 2014 POLITICS, SOCIETY