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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 […]
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 […]
The Allen St. Neglect and Disinformation Continues. Meanwhile, Stewart & Saavedra are still $6M Short.
Updated 10-20-25 Presentation #48: This updated record is being shared regarding the status of our neighborhood’s storm-sewer system and the City and State responses. Our concerns must be given the highest priority.
Early Voting in New Britain City Elections Beginning
Early voting in the 2025 city elections begins this week at two locations in the city, where voters may cast ballots for mayor, City Council, Board of Education and other city offices. Early voting is available at the New Britain Senior Center and CCSU Memorial Hall on: New Britain’s Registrars of Voters point out that […]
Reader Says: Vote for Ald Candyce Scott
By Michele Stewart-Copes, MS, MSW I am voicing my strong support for Candyce Scott for Alderwoman. Over the years I have experienced her steadfast advocacy for youth and the disenfranchised citizens in our city. As a NAACP member she led the NAACP Youth Group and worked hard to raise funds for transportation at New Britain […]
Community Events and Meetings in New Britain from Oct 20th to 26th
In New Britain, community meetings and events from today to Sunday, October 26, 2025 include
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 […]
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 […]
Allen St. Problem-Project: Mayor Stewart and Candidate Beloin-Saavedra Are Still $6M Short for the Allen St. Project. Our Taxpayers and Flooding, Sanitary Back-Up Victims Deserve Better Than This.
Updated 10-13-25 Presentation #47: This updated record is being shared regarding the status of our neighborhood’s storm-sewer-sanitary system and the City and State Responses.
Candidates for Mayor Debate Ahead of City Elections
The major party candidates for Mayor of New Britain, the Democratic candidate, Rep Bobby Sanchez (D-25) and the Republican, Ald Sharon Beloin-Saavedra (R-1) debated ahead of the November city elections. The debate was held at the New Britain Public Library, and was moderated by Capitol Reporter Robert Storace of the CT Examiner, which sponsored the […]
Community Events and Meetings in New Britain from Sep 29th to Oct 5th
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Reader: Bail Agents Share How They Changed the Way Bail is Processed to Help Clients
Opinion by Ava Alers, What do you do if, for some reason, a loved one gets arrested, and you are away on vacation? What if the unthinkable happens while you are home alone with the kids, and your significant other is arrested? Not too long ago, families had to drive to the police station to […]
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 […]
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.
Justice for Katherine Colon: Reinsch Now Works for Middletown PD
Opinion by Justice for Katherine Colon Today, due to a tip sent to us by a member of our community, we discovered a post from Mayor Erin Stewart’s personal, private facebook account, alleging that Killer Cop Connor Reinsch no longer works for the City of New Britain. We were able to independently confirm that he […]
Community Events and Meetings in New Britain from Sep 22nd to 28th
In New Britain, community meetings and events from today to Sunday, September 28, 2025 include
Council Democrats Question Use of $470K for Pickle Ball Courts In Budget Transfer
NEW BRITAIN – Common Council Democrats are questioning the use of $470,000 to fund construction of pickle ball courts at A.W. Stanley Park in a budget transfer resolution to be considered at the September 24th regular meeting of the Common Council. Common Council Democrats Update The resolution proposes to transfer accrued revenues from the 2024-2025 […]
Justice for Katherine Colon to Hold 2-Year Memorial Remembrance and Demonstration
Justice for Katherine Colon is planning a memorial gathering and demonstration, “will honor Katherine’s memory and renew the community’s call for justice.” The organization says that, “family, friends, and supporters will gather at 301 West Main Street—the site where Katherine Colon was fatally struck by Officer Connor Reinsch two years ago.” “Despite the city and […]
Advocacy Group Appeals to Donors to Press to Improve Conditions at Friendship Center Homeless Shelter
Dare to Struggle, an organization dedicated to resist and stop injustice and has been advocating for the homeless in New Britain for the past three years, held a press conference on Monday, September 15, 2025, in front of Thomaston Saving Bank’s branch, downtown New Britain. In its press release the group claimed that the Friendship […]
Ald Scott Hosting Back to School Celebration and Essay Contest Results Announcement
A Back-to-School Celebration event, with the announcement of the results of an essay contest announced in August is planned. The event is to be held on September 22, 2025, from 3:30pm to 5:30pm at Oak Street Health at 179 Columbus Boulevard. “To spark a lifelong love of learning, I have crafted an engaging educational experience […]