28 March, 2024
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New Britain Council Committee Recommends Approval of Zone Change for Mount Pleasant Redevelopment

The New Britain City Council’s Zoning Subcommittee has approved a proposed rezoning of the Mount Pleasant area, ahead of the widely expected plan for redevelopment of the Mount Pleasant neighborhood. The redevelopment plan that the proposed zone change relates to calls for the demolition of the existing Mount Pleasant neighborhood and replacement with a new […]

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California Congresswoman and New Britain Native Anna Eshoo To Retire At End of Term

1960 NBHS Graduate Grew Up In City’s Armenian and Assyrian Communities U.S. Representative Anna Eshoo (CA-16) a member of Congress representing California’s “Silicon Valley” and a close friend of House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi (CA-11), is retiring at the end of this term after serving more than 30 years in the House of Representatives. Rep. Eshoo, first […]

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Debut of “Butterflies of Hope” Exhibit to Benefit Children in Ukraine

The PDClub in New Britain’s Little Poland will host the Community Help Organization‘s debut exhibit of its “Butterflies of Hope” project. “Delight in the vibrant expressions of children’s art, crafted to infuse positivity into the lives of those affected by war, sickness, and personal tragedy,” say event organizers. ‘Your presence and support will contribute to […]

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NAACP Economic Development Committee and Multicultural Business Coalition to Hold Meeting Honoring Black History Month

The NAACP Economic Development Committee and Multicultural Business Coalition are planning its upcoming February meeting. “To honor Black History Month,” say event organizers Michele Stewart-Copes and Candyce Scott, “we will be supporting one of our new Black businesses, Pergola Event Space LLC, on 21 Arch Street in New Britain. Jay Farquhason is the owner.” The […]

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Watershed: New Britain’s 1989 Mayoral Campaign

The Municipal Campaign That Changed New Britain Politics For A Generation Introduction to Part 3 In 1989, Donald DeFronzo became New Britain’s 34th Mayor ending the late William (Billy Mac) McNamara’s six terms as the city’s top elected official, a modern-day record not matched until last November when Mayor Erin Stewart won a sixth, two-year […]

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Slates Contest Over “Future of the Democratic Party” in New Britain Primary Election

Competing slates for the New Britain Democratic Party’s governing Town Committee are offering different visions on the future of the Party to Democratic voters ahead of the March 5th primary election. The election is to be held in two of the city’s five wards for who is to represent Democratic voters on the Democratic Town […]

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New Sex Education Program Will Tackle High Teenage Pregnancy and Sexually Transmitted Infections in New Britain

New Britain has the second highest teenage pregnancy in Connecticut according to the Connecticut Department of Health, with 24.3 pregnant teens per 1000 women ages 15-19 and is also 8th in the state in Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI). In the October 16, 2023 New Britain school Board Curriculum Committee meeting, Lara Bohike, the District 6-12 […]

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Alton Brooks-The Voice of a Visionary

Interview with Mr. Alton Brooks-102 years old 1/13/2024 By Rev. Brian K. Riley  Mr. Alton Brooks (102 years old) is a longtime community activist, friend to many, and a mentor to countless individuals.  Mr. Brooks has a well-rounded foundation that includes spirituality, social justice and political activism and empowerment of people in the community. Mr. […]

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Council to Take Up Proposal to Create Housing and Homelessness Committee

The City Council’s Committee on Planning, Zoning and Housing is to take up a proposal to create a new Council Committee on Housing and Homelessness. “Unaffordable housing and homelessness has had a pervasive impact on our community,” a statement from the Council’s President Pro-Tempore, Ald. Francisco Santiago (D-5), said, adding that the new committee would, […]

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Watershed: New Britain’s 1989 Mayoral Campaign (Part 2)

The Municipal Election That Changed New Britain Politics For A Generation Introduction In 1989, Donald DeFronzo became New Britain’s 34th Mayor ending the late William (Billy Mac) McNamara’s six terms as the city’s top elected official, a modern-day record not matched until last November when Mayor Erin Stewart won a sixth, two-year term. “During the […]

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Critical Neighborhood Flooding Update: City Council Meeting 1-24-24

An open message to city officials. By Frank and Sharon Chase To:      City OfficialsDate:  January 23, 2024From: Frank and Sharon Chase Dear Elected and Appointed City Officials: These “vital details” will help you better understand our focused efforts to correct the ongoing flooding in our neighborhoods.  The neglect and mismanagement (dereliction of duty) we have uncovered has […]

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Watershed: New Britain’s 1989 Mayoral Campaign (Part I)

The Municipal Election That Changed New Britain Politics For A Generation Introduction: In 1989, Donald DeFronzo became New Britain’s 34th Mayor ending the late William (Billy Mac) McNamara’s six terms as the city’s top elected official, a modern-day record not matched until last November when Mayor Erin Stewart won a sixth, two-year term. “During the […]

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DiLoreto’s Spanish magnet programs are holding Annual Lottery

Consolidated School District of New Britain is holding its annual lottery for incoming Kindergarteners to enroll in two programs – (1) the Diloreto Elementary/Middle school program which has a Spanish Language Development program and (2) “Dos en Uno” Dual Language program. The Spanish Language Development program provides Spanish as a separate world language class and […]