14 March, 2026
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Reader Expresses Thanks to Rep Bobby Sanchez

Editor’s Note: The cover photo is a file photo by Dr Frank Gerratana and shows Rep Bobby Sanchez (D-25) and State Treasurer Erick Russell (D). Heartfelt Thanks to Representative Bobby Sanchez, We want to extend our sincere gratitude to Representative Bobby Sanchez and the New Britain Legislative Delegation for standing with the residents. Your recent […]

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Stop & Shop Increases Aid to State College Students Facing Increased Food Insecurity

The Stop & Shop grocery store chain has announced that has donated $200,000 to campus food pantries on state university and college campuses, including CCSU, a 23% increase, as the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities (CSCU) reports a 40% increase in student monthly visits to campus food pantries. “Across our colleges and universities, so many […]

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Alderwoman Candyce Scott Promises to continue being a strong Voice for Ward 3

Alderwoman Candyce Scott (D-3), who was on the Board of Assessments and Appeals, is currently running for her second term for Ward 3. She has won multiple endorsements including:4Cs SEIU Local 1973, SEIU local 2001, SEIU 11199 Healthcare, SEIU Connecticut, AFT Connecticut, and Working Family Party. Alderwoman Scott is proud of her accomplishments on the […]

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Report Raises Questions About Mayoral Candidate Sharon Beloin-Saavedra’s Record on Special Education

As candidate Sharon Beloin-Saavedra (R) is seeking to become mayor of New Britain, she is running on her experience as school board member and president from 2005 until 2017. In her recent campaign leaflet, she list her school board accomplishments, including “supported key program creation & expansion for children with autism.” However, she neglected to […]

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Absentee Ballots Available for City Elections – But Without Universal Mail-In Voting Supported by Voters

Absentee ballots are available for the upcoming city elections, but restrictions on who is allowed to vote by mail-in voting remain in place, despite the fact that voters approved a constitutional amendment to allow universal absentee balloting. In 2024, Connecticut voters approved a constitutional amendment to remove past limits on voting by mail only to […]

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Spottwood AME Zion Church to Host Lunch and Learn on Health Care for Adults 65 and Older

By Dr Peggy LampkinMinistry of Health Dept. at Spottwood AME Zion Church The Spottwood AME Zion Church is hosting a Brunch/Lunch on October 4, 2025 from 11-1pm at 25 Crestwood Lane New Britain, CT. It’s a free brunch/lunch and it is to educate the church members and community at large about Oak St health care […]

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Mayor Stewart is still $6M Short: Where is the money for the Allen St. Project? What Is Your Plan? Our Taxpayers Deserve Better Than This!

All of our recent flooding updates and narratives with photos, video interviews, documents, etc. are published on-line in the New Britain Progressive’s “Flooding Series”. Listen to and view our City Council Presentations on the City Web-Site… Go to newbritainct.gov. Click on government, common council, videos.