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NB New Briefs: Urban Farming Ordinance Proposed…First Week Yields 1,523 Early Votes…Iwo Jima Foundation Honors Marine Who Filmed Raising of Flag
Urban Farming: Ordinance Will Allow Reuse of Industrial and Retail Space for Indoor Growing By John McNamara – nbpoliticus.com Except for backyard gardening and a few greenhouses, raising crops for food and horticulture on a large scale is not an option in densely populated New Britain. But a proposed change to the city’s zoning ordinances […]
New Britain Legislators Celebrate $500,000 Award for Trinity-On-Main
New Britain’s state legislative delegation, Sen Rick Lopes (D-6), Rep Manny Sanchez (D-24), Rep Iris Sanchez (D-25), Rep David DeFronzo (D-26) and Rep Gary Turco (D-22) say they are proud to have secured an award $500,000 in funding for the venerable Trinity-on-Main arts venue in Downtown New Britain. “Trinity on Main is a true New […]
Gov Lamont Joins Mayor Sanchez in New Britain to Mark “Promise Kept” on Allen Street Construction, Relief for Impacted Homeowners
Gov Ned Lamont (D) joined Mayor Bobby Sanchez (D), together with State Comptroller Sean Scanlon (D). State Rep David DeFronzo (D-26), other New Britain legislators, City Council Majority Leader, Ald John McNamara (D-5) and Ald Luz Ortiz Luna at Andrews Park, “to mark the full funding of the Allen Street drainage and flood mitigation project […]
No Kings Rally in New Britain Encourages People to Vote; Part of Nationwide Movement of Protests
More than 100 people gathered in New Britain’s Central Park on Saturday for a protest that was part of a nationwide movement of “No Kings” rallies to encourage people to vote in this autumn’s national elections. Speakers made a strong appeal for civic engagement, with speakers, including New Britain Mayor Bobby Sanchez (D), urging attendees […]
Indivisible Organizes Vote Rally Saturday at Central Park
Early Voting Starts Monday, 10/19, at Senior Center, CCSU by John McNamara- http://nbpoliticus.com NEW BRITAIN _ A “No Kings” rally to “Get Out the Vote” for the November 3rd midterm election will be held at New Britain’s Central Park on Saturday, October 17. from 1 to 3 p.m. two days before the early voting period […]
Council Resolution Closes 2025-2026 Budget with a Surplus; Saying it Covers Costs of Potential Stewart Malfeasance and “Poor Budgeting”
A New Britain City Council resolution closes the City budget for the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 with what it says is a surplus, under Mayor Bobby Sanchez (D), after covering what the resolution calls “poor budgeting” and potential malfeasance under ex-Mayor Erin Stewart (R). The resolution says that the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget, “absorbed the impacts […]
Hungerford Nature Center & Museum Hosting Annual Pumpkin Palooza
The Hungerford Nature Center & Museum will be hosting its annual Pumpkin Palooza next week. The event is to be Friday, October 16th and Saturday, October 17th from 6:30pm to 9:00pm. Event organizers say, Join us for a magical autumn evening!6:30 – 9:00 pm on October 16th & 17th! Pumpkin TrailStroll through our scenic, wooded […]
New Britain NAACP Freedom Fund Dinner To Be This Weekend
The New Britain NAACP’s 2026 Freedom Fund Dinner is coming up this weekend. The NAACP says that the event is, “A powerful evening of unity, legacy, and forward movement.” “Join us for an inspiring evening featuring distinguished leaders, uplifting performances, and a renewed call to action as we continue the vital work of civil rights, […]
News Briefs: Make a Plan to Vote…City Recognizes Baseball Champs…Hispanic Art and History at City Hall
Tuesday, September 29, 2026 by John McNamara Make a Plan to Vote: Absentee ballots available Friday, October 2; early voting begins October 19 at two locations No excuse absentee ballots will be available on Friday, October 2 and early voting (EV) for the November 3 Election begins Monday, October 19 in Connecticut as voters will […]
Groundbreaking for Smith School Renovation
Holmes School Ribbon Cutting is set for Wednesday, September 30 By John McNamara – nbpoliticus.com Mayor Bobby Sanchez and Cong. Jahana Hayes (D-5) led local and state officials and educators in the groundbreaking for Smith Elementary School’s major renovation on September 23rd. Smith School Principal Melissa Rivera and Early Learning Center Principal Terry Turcotte welcomed […]
Common Council Recognizes Hispanic Heritage Month; Events Include CCSU Student Art and History Exhibit
By John McNamara nbpoliticus.com Latino and Hispanic residents are being recognized in a Common Council resolution for “Hispanic Heritage Month” at the September 23rd meeting. Honoring Latino culture and community includes the raising of a Hispanic Heritage flag at Central Park that occurred on September 16 and an Open House at New Britain City Hall […]
How to Form a Neighborhood Watch is Topic At Joint NRZ Meeting
By John McNamara http://nbpoliticus.com City officials and residents focused on forming neighborhood watches at a September 3rd joint meeting of Neighborhood Revitalization Zone (NRZ) committees organized by leaders of the East Side and North Oak NRZs. Mayor Bobby Sanchez and Police Chief Matthew Marino fielded questions on traffic safety, homelessness, the use of red light/speed […]
New Britain Remembers 9/11
“More than 2,700 lives were lost in New York City on 9/11. Since then, more than 8,000 first responders and survivors suffering from illnesses related to toxic exposure — like lung cancer, blood cancer or respiratory illnesses — have died.” By John McNamara NBPoliticus A full contingent of New Britain’s first responders appeared at Central […]
New Britain NAACP to Host 2026 Freedom Fund Dinner
The New Britain NAACP has announced the 2026 Freedom Fund Dinner and is calling on the community to support its mission, advocacy and programs. The local branch of the nation’s oldest and largest civil rights organization says that the event theme for this year is “We the People”. NAACP President Jan E. Edwards says that […]
New Ordinance Proposed on Regulating Tobacco Sales
City Would Require Local Permits and Inspections By John McNamara NBPoliticus.com The New Britain Health Department will strengthen its licensing and oversite of retail tobacco sales in the city in a resolution to be considered at the September 9th Common Council meeting. The new chapter in city ordinances will for the first time “create a […]
CCSU and New Britain Public Library to Host Screening of “TCB: The Toni Cade Bambara School of Organizing”
Central Connecticut State University’s Division of Campus & Community Engagement is partnering with the New Britain Public Library for a special screening of TCB: The Toni Cade Bambara School of Organizing, about artist and activist Toni Cade Bambara. Bambara, the Library says was, “an influential writer and cultural worker whose works helped define Black Arts […]
Black Business Resolution inspires a Remarkable Black Business Expo
By Candyce Scott The City of New Britain’s third-year anniversary of the Black Business Resolution inspired a Remarkable Black Business Expo this year at the New Britain Art Museum. The first year that I submitted the resolution it was simply read. The second year we had a small event. This year was blessed with a […]
Remembering Nancy Wyman: A Local Legend in Connecticut Politics
By John McNamara – NBPoliticus.com Politics was always “local” to Nancy Wyman whether it was entering the fray to become a Tolland board of education member or running to become the first woman to win a state constitutional office that had been exclusively reserved for men since it was established in 1876. Her successful statewide […]
New Britain Set to Implement Traffic Enforcement Cameras Amid Statewide Concerns
Governor Lamont Calls For 30-Day Pause In Use of License Plate Readers Over Data Collection Issue by John McNamara New Britain became the 18th community approved for use of traffic enforcement cameras on August 7th on the same day Governor Lamont called for a 30-day pause on their use primarily because of opposition to “flock” […]