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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” […]
Gov Lamont Directs Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Former Lt Gov Nancy Wyman
Former Connecticut Lieutenant Governor Nancy Wyman passed away early Wednesday morning, prompting Gov Ned Lamont to direct that all US and state flags on Connecticut state government buildings be lowered to half-staff immediately. Wyman, who served as the state’s 108th lieutenant governor from 2011 to 2019, was remembered as a trailblazing leader and a tireless […]
Lamont and Shea Win Their Primaries, Including in New Britain
Incumbent Gov Ned Lamont (D) appears to have been chosen by Democratic voters to run for a third term as Connecticut’s Governor, as unofficial results of the Democratic primary show him defeating State Rep Josh Elliott (D) by a more than two-to-one margin. In New Britain, unofficial results show Lamont winning by 1,557 votes to […]
Early Voting Underway for August 11 State and Federal Primaries
Early voting for the August 11 State and Federal Primaries has officially begun in New Britain, offering voters a seven-day period to cast their ballots ahead of Primary Day. The early voting period, which opened on Monday, August 3, will run through Sunday, August 9. Eligible registered voters can cast their ballots at either of […]
Mayor Sanchez, State Officials and Federal Legislators Announce $14.7 Million Remake East Side Intersection
Mayor Bobby Sanchez (D), joined by Governor Ned Lamont (D), U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D) U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D) and U.S. Representative Jahana Hayes (D-5), CTDOT Commissioner Garrett Eucalitto and State Representative David DeFronzo (D-26) announced a major $14.7 million federal BUILD Grant aimed at completely overhauling the intersection of East Main Street, East […]
New Britain ‘Pop Up’ Rally Protests ICE Abuses, Killings in Maine and Texas
By John McNamara – nbpoliticus.com NEW BRITAIN – Thumbs up and honking of horns from motorists were frequent on Saturday afternoon, July 25th, at the corner of Corbin Avenue and West Main Street at a “pop up” protest organized by Indivisible Greater New Britain. Lorenzo Salgado Araujo and Johan Sebastian Duran Guerrero were killed during Immigration […]
Lamont and Sanchez Announce Safety and Security Upgrades for CTfastrak System
State and local leaders announced a comprehensive series of safety and infrastructure improvements for the CTfastrak bus rapid transit system on Thursday, aiming to boost security and rider confidence across the corridor. Governor Ned Lamont, joined by state transportation and public safety officials, as well as New Britain Mayor Bobby Sanchez, detailed the multi-pronged approach […]
Soccer Forward Fest: New Britain Hosts Community Day on World Cup Weekend
By John McNamara – nbpoliticus.com New Britain’s Osgood Park was host to a “Soccer Forward Fest” on July 17th at the start of World Cup Finals Weekend “to celebrate the power of soccer to bring people together.” The event brought youth and young adult players, coaches, families and soccer fans together from Greater Hartford. The Community Day […]
Spotted Lanternflies: Working Together to Stop a Growing Threat to New Britain’s Trees
By Carol S. Austad, Ph.D The spotted lanternfly is no longer someone else’s problem. It has arrived in New Britain. Some residents are beginning to see increasing numbers of these invasive insects in their neighborhoods. Originally introduced into the United States from Asia, the spotted lanternfly has spread rapidly throughout the Northeast, including Connecticut. While […]
Former CCSU President and Local Civic Leader Dr. Richard L. Judd Passes Away at 89
Dr. Richard L. Judd, a longtime prominent member of the New Britain community who served as the 11th president of Central Connecticut State University, has passed away at the age of 89. Throughout his life, Dr. Judd lent his leadership to numerous vital municipal and community organizations. According to his obituary, his vast local leadership […]
Education Funding, Traffic/Safety Issues Raised at Mayor’s Ward 4 Meeting
Mayor Bobby Sanchez took his first-year listening tour to Ward 4 on June 27 where residents shared concerns on speeding, traffic enforcement, public safety and support for schools in a wide-ranging, two-hour discussion. The meeting held at Saint Francis Church Hall drew more than 30 persons with the mayor and other officials. Joining Sanchez were […]
Review of EuroPLATE
A Review by Sean Gallagher Within the New Britain Little Poland neighborhood is a traditional Polish restaurant called EuroPLATE. Located on Broad Street, the restaurant offers a glimpse of Polish homemade cooking, and has authentic recipes putting emphasis on quality, fresh ingredients, and comfort. Whether you’re already familiar with and grew up with traditional Polish […]
Reader: New Britain opposed its urban highways—and it can do it again
By Thomas Broderick During the 1950s, 60s, and 70s the state of Connecticut disastrously gutted its cities by ramming urban freeways through their cores. Interstate 91 and Interstate 84 in Hartford, Interstate 95 (originally known as the Connecticut Turnpike) and Route 8 in Bridgeport, and Interstate 95 and the Oak Street Connector in New Haven […]
Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Reverend Nannie Lou Lampkin
April 26, 1929 – June 21, 2026 With heavy hearts and deep gratitude for a life beautifully lived, Peggy and Christine, together with our family, announce the passing of our cherished mother, grandmother, and beloved matriarch, Reverend Nannie Lou Lampkin. Nannie passed away peacefully of natural causes at her home on Sunday, June 21, 2026, […]
City Updates Purchasing and Bid Policy for First Time in 11 Years
NEW BRITAIN COMMON COUNCIL UPDATES Municipal bidding procedures for the purchase of supplies and contractual services have been revised “for greater consistency and efficiency” for the first time in more than 11 years. The Common Council amended Chapter VIII of the ordinances at its June 10th meeting, increasing the threshold for competitive bidding from $7,500 to $25,000, The […]
Water Is Life: Citizen Opposition Nixes Another Threat to Wetlands and Watershed
Withdrawn Plan for Truck Stop Near Batterson Pond Echoes Past Fights Over New Britain Watershed by John McNamara http://nbpoliticus.com Residents of Farmington and New Britain rose up as one voice in recent weeks to oppose the plan of Noble Gas Real Estate Holdings to build a diesel-gas refueling facility and warehouse on about six acres […]
