City Of Bridgeport

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Bridgeport News: Bluefish Out Live Nation In

#Bridgeport News: The Bluefish run of twenty years is over. Mayor Ganim announced today that Live Nation will take over at The Ballpark at Harbor Yard. Below are press statements from the mayor and the Bluefish: Bluefish Statement Here: The Bridgeport Bluefish Professional Baseball Club has been notified that the City of Bridgeport will pursue a proposal to turn The Ballpark at Harbor Yard, the team's home since 1998, into an amphitheater intended for concerts. "We are proud of the 20-year run the Bridgeport Bluefish have had," said Bluefish principal owner Frank Boulton. "While we are disappointed the City decided to turn the ballpark into a 29-date concert venue, we wish them the best of luck, and we hope…

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Bridgeport News: Mayor Ganim: Negative Effects To Bridgeport Of The State Not Having A Budget

Jul 25, 2017 Stephen Krauchick

The state of Connecticut is now in special session to get a budget for the state and there still is no state budget. It can mean cuts to many towns and cities. I met with Mayor Ganim to see what impact no budget will have on Bridgeport. Mayor Ganim said the lack of budget will cut over twenty-seven million dollars from Bridgeport's budget. This is only five percent across the board. “I guess when you say it this way it doesn't sound like much,” Ganim admitted. However, it will be difficult as police, fire, education, and employees will not be cut. The mayor is concerned about it, and so far the mayor has made some budget and hiring freezes. The…