Pet Show to be at New Britain Public Library
The New Britain Public Library is hosting a Pet Show. “Children, teens and adults are invited to bring in their pets for our annual pet show! Or, just come and meet some new animal friends! Registration is required; please call the Children’s Department at 860-224-3155 x121.” the Library says. The event is Thursday, July 16, […]
Mayor Sanchez Says Former Mayor Erin Stewart Missed Restitution Deadline
The deadline for former Mayor Erin Stewart (R) to make her initial restitution payment to the City of New Britain came and went on Wednesday without payment, according to a statement released by current Mayor Bobby Sanchez (D). The funds are intended to reimburse the city for legal expenses incurred as a result of Stewart’s […]
New Britain Museum of American Art Hosting Access for All Community Day for Juneteenth
The New Britain Museum of American Art is hosting a Juneteenth Access for All Community Day, saying, “This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Annual Juneteenth Celebration at the New Britain Museum of American Art. For this occasion, the Museum is partnering with the City of New Britain in hosting this event!” “This day-long […]
Juneteenth Flag Raising to be Hosted by Mayor Bobby Sanchez and City Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities
New Britain Mayor Bobby Sanchez (D) and the City Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities is planning its annual Juneteenth Flag Raising celebration. The event, on Thursday, June 18th, is to be at Central Park at 2:00pm. Juneteenth is a national celebration of the end of slavery, won by force of arms in the struggle […]
New Britain Wins $788,210 State Grant for Pedestrian Safety
Mayor Bobby Sanchez (D) and the New Britain state legislative delegation, State Sen Rick Lopes (D-6), Rep Manny Sanchez (D-24), Rep Iris Sanchez (D-25), Rep Dave DeFronzo (D-26) and Rep Gary Turco (D-27) announced that the city has been awarded a $788,210 grant for critical pedestrian traffic signal improvements. The funding, allocated through the Connecticut […]
Federal Authorities Reportedly Subpoena City Records Related to Erin Stewart Investigation
According to the Hartford Courant and WTNH News 8, the City of New Britain has been served with a subpoena today by federal authorities related to a grand jury investigation into former Mayor Erin Stewart (R). The subpoena requires the city to produce a series of records related to Stewart. Records included are, from June […]
Mayor Sanchez Hosting Groundbreaking Ceremonies for Willow Street Park Expansion
Mayor Bobby Sanchez (D) has announced that he, as well as other city officials, community leaders, and project partners will gather for ceremonies to celebrate the groundbreaking of the Willow Street Park Expansion Project. City Director of Operations & Communications Alisha Rayner said that the project is, “an investment that will enhance recreational opportunities, improve […]
Friends of the New Britain Library Hosting Presentation on 1896 Bristol Railroad Disaster
Friends of the New Britain Library are hosting a presentation “Into the River: The Story of Bristol’s 1896 Railroad Disaster.” “Don’t miss this free presentation, sponsored by the Friends of the New Britain Library,” event organizers said. “On February 6, 1896,” Friends of the New Britain Library say, introducing the presentation, “the bridge across the […]
Governor Ned Lamont Allocating $8.5 Million to Replace Food Assistance Cut in Federal Budget
On June 3, 2026, Connecticut Gov Ned Lamont (D) announced a plan to allocate $8.5 million from the state’s Federal Cuts Response Fund to assist individuals predicted to face food insecurity as a result of the “big beautiful bill” instituted by President Donald Trump and Congressional Republicans. Affected residents are expected to lose their federal […]
New Britain City Council Members Oppose Proposed Fienemann Road Travel Center
Four New Britain City Council have formally stated their opposition to a controversial travel center and gas-diesel facility proposed on a wetlands parcel near Batterson Pond on Fienemann Road just across the town border in Farmington. In a joint statement submitted during a June 3 public hearing, the Council President, Ald Francisco Santiago (D-5), the […]
Independent Report Alleges Erin Stewart Gave Herself Massive Improper Payouts, Pensions and Tuition Perks
A bombshell independent investigation report released today details allegations of a sweeping, multi-year pattern of fiscal misconduct, unauthorized compensation, and potential fraud by and under the administration of former Mayor Erin Stewart (R). The report, compiled by the Crumbie Law Group, alleges that Stewart systematically bypassed city protocols to secure hundreds of thousands of taxpayer […]