19 March, 2024
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Vote Row C Democratic Town Committee Candidate Encourages Votes for ‘Dems for Change’

By Daniel Price A group of Democrats in February 2024 decided to challenge the leadership of the New Britain Democratic Party in voting wards 1 and 3. This occurred as the current leadership was unwilling to negotiate a more representative membership to open the DTC to a wider base of members. We gathered over 400 […]

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Reader Responds to Letter on Town Committee Primary; Supports Lopes/Sanchez Slates

By Sammy Villanueva It is not often that one reads something so inaccurate and disconnected from reality that it requires a clear and direct response. However, Jacob Pudlin’s misguided diatribe in the New Britain Progressive (“‘Did A Slate Of Candidates Forget What They Were Running For?’ Democratic Candidate Asks“, February 9, 2024) requires just such […]

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New Britain Symphony Orchestra to Perform at New Britain Museum of American Art Sunday Music Series

The New Britain Symphony Orchestra is to perform at the New Britain Museum of American Art’s Sunday Music Series, presenting Corbin Beisner. The concert is to be March 10, 2024 at 3:00pm at the Museum. The Museum and Orchestra say that, “Members Sit First” at select music programs, including this one! Members, please have your […]

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New Britain Museum of American Art Studio@4 to Celebrate Women’s History Month

“During the month of March,” the Britain Museum of American Art says, “oung artists will learn about the lives and artistic processes of women whose artworks are currently on view at the Museum..” “SStudio@4 exposes kids ages 9-12 to various art-making processes and techniques,” the Museum says. “Join us on Thursdays from 4-5:30 p.m. each […]

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“Did a slate of candidates forget what they were running for?” Democratic Candidate Asks

By Jacob Pudlin, In the press release from the Row B slate for the Democratic Town Committee primary election, establishment New Britain Democrats said two bizarre things. First, they have the support of the “current DTC membership,” forgetting that incumbents are on both slates in both wards. But even more bizarre is the second, when […]

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Local Improvements Come from Democrats at State, Not Mayor in City, Reader Says, Criticizing “Political Plagiarism”

To the editor, If the mayor of New Britain said she wrote “Harry Potter,” would you believe her? No? Then please don’t believe much of the rest of the things she brags about in her campaign letters. I was knocking on voters’ doors the other day with Council candidate Luz Osuba. A voter was explaining […]

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State League of Women Voters Co-President Calls On Voters to Seek Candidate Information

Election Information You Need To the residents of New Britain, Please make sure you know all about the candidates and issues on your ballot! The outcome of these elections will impact our everyday lives. Please, citizens of New Britain, find your personalized voter guide to see where your candidates stand on issues like: Jobs, Affordable […]