Things would devolve further within weeks when, a few months into his mayoral tenure, Barbee proposed the formation of a human relations commission in the borough. He was hoping to implement an “anti-discrimination policy” in town, much like other municipalities. … 展开

If things quieted down over the summer, they picked right back up with angst aplenty at the council’s meeting on September 11, just one day after Barbee posted a lengthy memorandumabout the police chief issue. With Lawless still serving in absentia, it was … 展开

Lawless’ harsh words, delivered directly to Barbee’s face, prompted the mayor to reach out to a police department that didn’t seem to like him all that much in the first place. “Bill Lawless … 展开

Everyone in Bridgeport expects the meetings – the next one is Tuesday night – to remain packed for the foreseeable future, primarily because of the police-consolidation controversy. Asked whether he has any regrets about taking his new job, Barbee said, “No, not … 展开