07 May, 2025
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Polish Day at the State Capitol Celebrated by New Britain Residents and Elected Officials

New Britain residents and elected officials carried on a long tradition on May 2nd, celebrating Polish Day at the State Capitol. The 2025 Polish Day was hosted by Rep. Dave DeFronzo (D-26) with Lt Gov Susan Bysiewicz (D). Remarks about Polish Day history were shared by Deborah Krawiec, and Gov Ned Lamont joined in the […]

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Council Audit Committee Examines City Audit; Considers Audit Firm for Coming Years

The City Council held a meeting examining the city audit for the budget year that ended last June and discussed requests for proposals for the current budget year. The auditor, CliftonLarsonAllen, found a “Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Financial Reporting”, reporting that, The financial close process of the City did not include a timely […]

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School Funding, Emergency Housing, Libraries and Infrastructure Concerns Raised by Residents at City Council Budget Hearing

At its public hearing on the city budget the City Council heard residents’ concerns about the need for greater funding for city schools, emergency housing, completion of the Allen Street project and the Public Library. Public Library Library Director Viktor Sjöberg and others spoke in favor of additional funding for the New Britain Public Libary. […]

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City Council Approves $2 Million Toward $13.9 Million Allen Street Project

In a special meeting on Wednesday, the New Britain City Council approved $2 million toward the $13.9 million Allen Street project. The project is to alleviate mounting concerns about flooding caused by drainage infrastructure in need of improvements affecting the neighborhood between Allen Street and Roxbury Road near CCSU neighborhood. That neighborhood has been facing serious […]

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City Council to Hold Special Meeting on Allen Street Project Funding

The City Council is set to hold a special meeting to take up a resolution to bond $2 million for the Allen Street drainage infrastructure project. The $2 million proposal would be funding toward the proposed $13.9 million Allen Street project drainage project which is to alleviate mounting concerns about flooding caused by drainage infrastructure […]

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Racial Justice Coalition Calls Residents to Action for City Emergency Housing and Education Funding

Saying, “New Britain deserves better!” the New Britain Racial Justice Coalition is calling city residents to action, in support of city funding for emergency housing and education. Mayor Erin Stewart (R) is set to announce her budget for the upcoming year tomorrow. After that, the Council will consider the budget. “We’re calling on the New […]

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Retirement Celebration Honoring Rep Peter Tercyak Held to Benefit Sanchez Mayoral Run

Democrats held an event to honor the service of former New Britain State Representative Peter Tercyak (D-26), who announced a year ago that he was retiring at the end of his term, after serving the city in the state House of Representatives for almost twenty-two years. The event, last Thursday, was to benefit the campaign […]

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Local Leaders Celebrate “Moving Forward Together!” in Honor of Women’s History Month

State legislators and City Council members honored the accomplishments of local women leaders at an event in honor of Women’s History Month. The event, “Moving Forward Together!” was hosted by the Council President Pro Tempore, Ald Francisco Santiago (D-5), Council Majority Leader, Ald John McNamara (D-4) and Council Assistant Majority Leader Ald Iris Sanchez (D-2). […]

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Council Approves Bonding Proposals After Compromise to Take Up Allen Street Drainage Project

The City Council approved a series of bonding proposal for schools, water supply and parks after an amendment removed two proposed park projects as part of a compromise that included agreement to hold a meeting in April to take up bonding for the Allen Street project drainage project. Ald John McNamara (D-4) said that the […]

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Council Considering Project to Repair Clean Water Facilities; Adding to City Drinking Water Supply

The New Britain City Council is considering repairs to aging water works facilities the city owns in Bristol, which could allow them to produce up to 23 million gallons of drinking water per day. The New Britain Water Department owns the White Bridge Water Works Facilities, which are located in Bristol. The facilities include buildings […]

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Democrats Advocate for Infrastructure and Neighborhood Improvements as City Standing Bonding Subcommittee Recommends Park Borrowing With Board of Finance Votes

The City Bonding Subcommittee approved recommending for $6,300,000 in borrowing for parks projects, with members of the Republican-controlled Board of Finance and Taxation tipping the balance in favor. Democrats on the committee had moved to table the proposal, calling for city bonding to include funding for flood control and other neighborhood priorities, but were outvoted […]

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Water, Park and School Bonding Proposed; Council Committee Special Meeting Called

The City Council’s Standing Bonding Subcommittee will hold a special meeting this week. On the agenda are three proposals for city capital projects. One proposal is for $145,000,000 in bonding for a major renovation project at Smith Elementary School, a $9,800,000 project at Pulaski School and $2,700,000 at Slade School. The $145,000,000 for the Smith […]

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Legislation Call For Clear Language On Charter Referendums

GAE Committee Favors ‘Precise’ Wording On Ballot Questions The Legislature’s Government Administration and Elections Committee (GAE) has acted favorably on a bill that will “establish certain minimum requirements for presenting charter or home rule ordinance amendment ballot questions to voters.’” House Bill 7125, introduced by State Representative Gary Turco (D-27) and supported by New Britain’s […]

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Local Attorney Reports Aggressive Immigration Capture in New Britain for Tourist Overstay

Prominent local attorney and community leader, Adrian Baron, reported on social media today that federal agents in New Britain stopped his car and removed a client who had been working to adjust his tourist visa status. “I was giving my client a ride home after court,” said Baron, noting that, “He was not convicted of […]

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Ordinance Proposal Seeks to Clarify When Tenants Can Seek Relief for High Rents

A new City Council proposal seeks to clarify when New Britain residents seeking relief from rents can allege that rents are excessive when their landlords have begun eviction proceeding for nonpayment of rent in certain cases. The proposal, introduced by Ald Jerrell Hargraves (R-2) and Ald Neil Connors (D-4) is on the agenda of the […]

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150 People Celebrate Swearing-In New NAACP Officers

NAACP State Council President Scot X. Esdaile led a crowd of 150 in celebrating the swearing in of newly elected New Britain NAACP President Jan E. Edwards and other New Britain NAACP officers in a ceremony Tuesday evening. Other newly elected officers included First Vice President, Dr. Violet Jimenez-Sims, Treasurer Samuel Simmons, Assistant Treasure Kim […]

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Republican Beloin-Saavedra Reportedly Announces Candidacy for Mayor

Republican City Council Assistant Leader, Ald Sharon Beloin-Saavedra (R-1) has reportedly announced that she is planning to run for Mayor, according to reporting by WTNH Channel 8. Editor’s note: The cover photo for this article is by Dr Frank Gerratana. WTNH quoted Beloin-Saavedra as saying in a statement that, “It is with great humility, commitment, […]

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