August 2024
A Tale of Two Democratic Conventions
Finding A Common Thread of Racial and Social Justice in 1988 and 2024 By John McNamara The 2024 Democratic National Convention (DNC) that nominated Kamala Harris for President last week brought many comparisons to conventions past. Not many delegates, however, were looking back. Delays in getting to the convention on chartered busses and through TSA-type […]
CCSU Announces Designation as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Operations (CAE-CO) by the National Security Agency
Central Connecticut State University has announced that the National Security Agency (NSA) has awarded the University for the second time as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Operations (CAE-CO). CCSU says that, “Central is one of only 22 institutions nationwide that hold the CAE-CO designation, and it is the only institution in New […]
Stewart Administration Proposes $750 Tax Equivalent on Redeveloped Mt. Pleasant Affordable Housing
The administration of Mayor Erin Stewart (R) is proposing that $750 per unit per year be paid, equivalent to taxes, on Mt. Pleasant housing units, after the redevelopment of the current neighborhood there. Plans call for demolishing the existing Mt. Pleasant neighborhood and replacing it with new construction. The $750 payment proposal was introduced in […]
CCSU Planetarium Presenting Show All About Stars
The CCSU Copernican Planetarium and Observatory is presenting a show on stars. The CCSU Planetarium says, All of the stars you see in the sky belong to the Milky Way galaxy. How does a star form? How do stars evolve? What makes a star a star? Learn the answers at our next free public planetarium […]
Community Events and Meetings in New Britain, Aug 26th to Sep 1st
In New Britain, community meetings and events from today to Sunday, September 1, 2024 include
With Art Access: New Britain Exhibit, Gallery 66 to Spotlighting Artists with Lower Incomes
New Britain’s Gallery 66 is spotlighting artists in the community with lower incomes in the Art Access: New Britain juried exhibit. Exbibit organizers say that the, “show was made possible by an Artists Respond grant received from the Connecticut Office of the Arts by Eddie Hall and is meant to address economic disparity in arts […]
Citizen Action Group Hosting Clean Energy and Your Utilities Community Meeting
The Connecticut Citizen Action Group (CCAG) is planning a community meeting on Clean Energy and Your Utilities. “Join CCAG,” event organizers say, “to learn more and discuss how we can hold utilities accountable and make sure our leaders live up to their climate promises.” The event is to be on Monday, August 26, 2024 at […]
New Britain Public Library Hosting American Job Center for Career Resources Sessions
The New Britain Public Library has announced that it is partnering with the American Job Center for Career Resources Sessions. The free sessions are to be on first Tuesday of each month at different times. Organizers of the events ask, Do you live or work in New Britain and want to improve your current job […]
Reader Writes Letter to Gov. Lamont on Drainage Improvement Funding
Dear Governor Lamont, My wife Sharon and I have been communicating with our local officials and our residents for months. Now is the time for our State Officials to assist us with the Allen St. Problem. Our local officials have stepped up with a $4.2M commitment to fund our 30% share of the $13.9M Allen […]
As Democratic National Convention Begins, McNamara Networks with Fellow Municipal Officials
New Britain’s Council Majority Leader, Ald. John McNamara (D-4) is one of the 74 Connecticut delegates at the Democratic National Convention, which opened today in Chicago, and he says he is using the opportunity to network with fellow Democratic municipal officials from across the nation. “I am looking forward to hearing ideas and ways that […]
Community Events and Meetings in New Britain, Aug 19th to 25th
In New Britain, community meetings and events from today to Sunday, August 25, 2024 include
Dare to Struggle Planning Rally
Dare to Struggle CT is planning a, “Rally to Stop the mistreatment of the homeless and the poor,” saying, “We cannot rely on politicians, the only way we can end these attacks on the homeless, poor, and victims of gentrification is by coming together in the hundreds and thousands to make these attacks stop!” The […]
State Sales Tax Free Week Set to Begin
The state’s annual Sales Tax-Free Week is set to begin ahead of the upcoming school year. State Rep Gary Turco (D-27) said, in a message to residents today, that, Connecticut’s annual Sales Tax-Free Week begins on Sunday and runs through Saturday, August 24. It provides a chance to save money, whether it is taking the […]
DeFronzo Wins Democratic Nomination for State Representative
Democratic former City Council member, Ald David DeFronzo (D-AL) is the Democratic Party nominee for State Representative in the 26th Assembly District, after winning today’s Democratic primary with fellow former Council member, Ald Aram Ayalon (D-3), apparently by a nearly two to one margin. The results were unofficially 484 for DeFronzo to 248 for Ayalon, […]
Allen St. Drainage Improvements and Reconstruction Phase 2 Project and Hampton-Eton Storm-Sewer Sub-Basin: Our 22nd Presentation to City and State Officials
To: CT Elected Officials, New Britain Elected Officials, Taxpayers and Flooding Victims: 1) E-mail Stormwater and Sewer Update: Funding for Allen St. Project 7-18-24:
In Primary Tuesday, Democrats to Choose Nominee for 26th District; Republicans to Nominate for U.S. Senate
Everyday Democrats in the 26th State Assembly District have their say on their nominee in the election to succeed longtime State Rep. Peter Tercyak (D-26), who is retiring this year, while Republican voters, citywide will nominate in the upcoming election for U.S. Senate. Democratic former City Council member, Ald. David DeFronzo (D-AL) is the endorsed […]
Community Events and Meetings in New Britain, Aug 12th to 18th
In New Britain, community meetings and events from today to Sunday, August 18, 2024 include
Council Resolution Honors August as Black Business Month
A resolution has been introduced in the New Britain City Council to recognize August as Black Business Month. The resolution says the Council, “encourages all residents to support and patronize Black-owned businesses, celebrate their achievements, and join in the collective effort to create a more inclusive and equitable economy.” The resolution has been submitted by […]
Resolution Honors California Congresswoman and New Britain Native Anna Eshoo
California U.S. Representative Anna Eshoo (CA-16) is to be honored with a City Council resolution from her birthplace, New Britain, Connecticut, thanking her for serving more than 30 years in the U.S. House of Representatives. In February, Council Majority Leader, Ald. John McNamara (D-4), who is also the sponsor of the Council resolution, wrote about […]
Early Voting Underway in DeFronzo-Ayalon Primary
Voting is underway for the primary between David DeFronzo and Aram Ayalon for the State Representative district that is an open seat after the announced retirement of Rep. Peter Tercyak (D-26). The official date of the Democratic primary in the 26th Assembly district is on August 13th, but under a new early voting law in […]