Choppy Water For Port Authority; Smoother Sailing For State Pier

Connecticut Public Radio | By Lucy Nalpathanchil,

Matt Dwyer

Published March 3, 2021 at 6:01 AM EST

In New London, Democratic mayor Michael Passero returns for a second four-year term, beating out both GOP and Green Party candidates.

This hour, the expansion of State Pier in New London advanced with Friday's announcement of an agreement between the city and two companies taking part in the project.

But at the same time, the quasi-public state agency overseeing the project faces ongoing scrutiny.

The latest issue under investigation: the Connecticut Port Authority’s half-million-dollar payment to a company with ties to a former authority board member.

Guests:

Michael Passero -- New London Mayor

John Henshaw -- Connecticut Port Authority Executive Director

David Collins -- Day of New London Columnist

Carmen Baskauf and Cat Pastor contributed to this show.

Lucy Nalpathanchil

Lucy leads Connecticut Public's strategies to deeply connect and build collaborations with community-focused organizations across the state.

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Matt Dwyer

Matt Dwyer is an editor, reporter and midday host for Connecticut Public's news department. He produces local news during All Things Considered.

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