The schemes to bring Bridgeport back to some prominence and people back to Bridgeport over the years are too numerous to mention here. Bridgeport is a little bit of the rust belt sitting among some of the wealthiest communities in the country along Connecticut’s “Gold Coast.” You can probably guess what’s happened since. During both World Wars it was home to some of the nation’s largest factories and produced, among many other items, munitions to supply Allied armies. But Bridgeport, still the largest city in Connecticut, was once a thriving center of industry. The current mayor admitted last year he’s had some trouble with illegal drugs (i.e., he used them). The last mayor is serving time in federal prison for corruption. In the 1980s another mayor tried to declare the city bankrupt. It was once the largest city in the country led by an elected Socialist. You’ve probably heard of Bridgeport, Conn., even if you don’t realize it. There’s plenty of signage, though some of it is conflicting. Interstate 95 practically encircles the ballpark, so it’s tough to miss. 8/25 connector.Īddress/Directions: Exit 27 off I-95 or exit 1 off the 8/25 connector. All parking has easy access to I-95 and the Rt. There’s also a parking garage near the next door arena. Parking: $4 in the surface lots that run across the street on the first-base side of the ballpark. The Ballpark at Harbor Yard is a comfortable enough venue to watch the Bluefish take on the Atlantic League, which often includes a former major leaguer or two. Next season would be the Bluefish’s 20th in Bridgeport.By Kevin Reichard on Novemin Independent Baseball, News “The Bluefish are looking forward to a 20th anniversary.”ĭanny Roach, Ganim’s chief of staff, confirmed, “We’re looking to clear up the dispute before we move forward.” “We’ve tried to be very good partners with the city,” Boulton said. According to both sides, a deal is likely, though owner Frank Boulton says the Bluefish want to reach an agreement sooner rather than later. At the time, some officials suggested that the money could be redirected to maintenance on the facility.įor right now, however, the city and the Bluefish are working to resolve the current issue regarding their lease. Earlier this summer, the city considered exercising a Connecticut law that would allow it to add a surcharge of up to 5% for tickets at ballparks and arenas, a policy that would have affected the Bluefish. The issues over ballpark maintenance are not new in Bridgeport. Ganim is seeking a new rent agreement, but the Bluefish say that ballpark maintenance they made at the request of a rent credit under former mayor Bill Finch–who served in the position from 2007 to 2015–should negate the possibility of rent.
The two sides are working on a one-year agreement, but one of the major hangups in the deal concerns the ballpark’s maintenance.īridgeport’s mayor is Joe Ganim, who also served in that position when The Ballpark at Harbor Yard opened in 1998. Ongoing discussions concern the Bluefish’s lease at the city-owned The Ballpark at Harbor Yard, which is set to expire after this season. The Bridgeport Bluefish (independent Atlantic League) and the City of Bridgeport are trying to continue their relationship, but must first solve a financial dispute. By Zach Spedden on Septemin Independent Baseball, News
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