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Berlin Legislator Goes Low With “Pro Criminal Democrats” Rhetoric
By John McNamara BERLIN – State Rep. Donna Veach (R-30), a first-term Republican state representative representing Berlin and Southington, is calling Democrats “pro-criminal” on a campaign billboard. Rep. Veach, however, received a rebuke from constituents at a candidate forum held at the Berlin Senior Center last week when she again attacked Democrats and, by implication, […]
Halloween in New Britain 2022
Monsters, ghosts and ghouls and princesses, superheroes and animated characters are likely to be seen, as New Britain celebrates Halloween.
Happening in New Britain Oct 24th to 30th
New Britain city meetings and community events coming up during the week of Monday, October 24, 2022 to Sunday, October 30th, include…
City Charter Referendum Q and A At Public Library November 2nd
Editor’s Note: There is an update article regarding the event, City Charter Changes To Be Discussed At Library, being sponsored by the New Britain Progressive. NEW BRITAIN – A panel discussion on proposed changes to the City Charter to appear on the November 8th Election ballot will be held at the New Britain Public Library, […]
CCSU Honors DeFronzo’s Public Service To City And State
Former State Senator And Mayor Ending Tenure As Gov. William O’Neill Endowed Chair Holder Staff Reports NEW BRITAIN – Central Connecticut State University (CCSU) recognized former State Senator and State Commissioner Don DeFronzo for his public service career at an October 13th luncheon organized by the Center for Community Engagement and Social Research (CCESR). DeFronzo, […]
Indy Party nominee for governor runs on elimination of business property and car taxes
Third Party Candidates Don’t Succeed But Their “Solid Ideas” May Eventually Win The Day By Mike McGarry Most third parties have their day in the sun, but then the sun sets. We remember old friend, the late Oz Griebel, for his upstart Griebel-Frank Party in 2018 that is now part of the Forward Party that […]
Happening in New Britain Oct 17th to 23rd
New Britain city meetings and community events coming up during the week of Monday, October 17, 2022 to Sunday, October 23rd, include…
Taking Sides On Charter Change In New Britain
Yes Committee To Hold Tuesday (10/18) Session To Promote Referenda by John McNamara NEW BRITAIN – The Yes on Charter Revision Referendum Committee will hold an “educational session” on October 18th featuring members of the charter commission to promote passage of amendments that have far-reaching implications as to how city government will be governed. Tuesday’s […]
New Life II Giving Out Winter Gear and Coats Ahead of Winter
“It’s getting cold out!” New Life II said, announcing the distribution of winter gear and coats to families in need on October 21, 2022.
Lopes Lauds Lamont for $2 Million New Britain Transportation Grant
Sen. Rick Lopes (D-6) thanked Gov. Ned Lamont (D-CT) after the Governor awarded $2 million for transportation improvements in New Britain.
Ukraine, Polish Relations Focus of Senator Murphy’s Meeting With “Little Poland” Audience
Murphy Briefs Constituents After Trip To Warsaw Security Conference At City’s Pulaski Club by John McNamara NEW BRITAIN – U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT) returned to familiar turf on Monday, October 10th, at a town meeting style forum with 75 constituents held at the PD Club (formerly the Pulaski Democratic Club) in the heart of […]
Happening in New Britain Oct 10th to 16th
New Britain city meetings and community events coming up during the week of Monday, October 10, 2022 to Sunday, October 16th, include…
Arts & Culture: Au Revoir, Ken Kahn
Remembering the Former Director of the Greater Hartford Arts Council By Mike McGarry In these times, our friendship with Ken Kahn might seem a bit unusual. When Ken took over the Greater Hartford Arts Council in the 1990s, your reporter was serving as Hartford City Councilman. Ken, who passed away last month, was a proud […]
Arts & Culture: Au Revoir, Ken Kahn
Remembering the Former Director of the Greater Hartford Arts Council By Mike McGarry In these times, our friendship with Ken Kahn might seem a bit unusual. When Ken took over the Greater Hartford Arts Council in the 1990s, your reporter was serving as Hartford City Councilman. Ken, who passed away last month, was a proud […]
Shakespeare’s “Love’s Labor Lost” Presented by Hole in the Wall Theater
The Hole in the Wall Theater is to perform Shakespeare’s “Love’s Labor Lost”, about, “what’s most important: one’s heart or one’s head.”
BOE Rejects Discussion of Changing “Indigenous Peoples Day” Back to “Columbus Day”
The New Britain Board of Education voted down a proposal to start consideration of a change of Indigenous Peoples Day back to Columbus Day.
Happening in New Britain Oct 3rd to 9th
New Britain city meetings and community events coming up during the week of Monday, October 3, 2022 to Sunday, October 9th, include…
New Britain ROOTS Celebrates Growth At Annual “Garden Crawl”
by John McNamara New Britain ROOTS, the city’s urban agriculture and education program that started in 2013, shared its growth in schools and in the community at a well attended 4th annual Garden Crawl and Luncheon held at South Church on October 1st. A bus full of attendees visited Roosevelt School on the east side […]
Board of Education To Reconsider “Indigenous Peoples Day”
A Republican Board of Education member is reportedly proposing that the Board consider renaming Indigenous Peoples Day.
Four Organizations and Agencies to hold Open House Saturday at New East Side Location
NEW BRITAIN – Two community service organizations, a youth and family counseling center and an insurance agency will hold an Open House from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. at their new offices on Woodland Street on Saturday, October 1. The public is invited to the open house at 35 Woodland Street to learn more about […]