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News Briefs: Make a Plan to Vote…City Recognizes Baseball Champs…Hispanic Art and History at City Hall
Tuesday, September 29, 2026 by John McNamara Make a Plan to Vote: Absentee ballots available Friday, October 2; early voting begins October 19 at two locations No excuse absentee ballots will be available on Friday, October 2 and early voting (EV) for the November 3 Election begins Monday, October 19 in Connecticut as voters will […]
Groundbreaking for Smith School Renovation
Holmes School Ribbon Cutting is set for Wednesday, September 30 By John McNamara – nbpoliticus.com Mayor Bobby Sanchez and Cong. Jahana Hayes (D-5) led local and state officials and educators in the groundbreaking for Smith Elementary School’s major renovation on September 23rd. Smith School Principal Melissa Rivera and Early Learning Center Principal Terry Turcotte welcomed […]
How to Form a Neighborhood Watch is Topic At Joint NRZ Meeting
By John McNamara http://nbpoliticus.com City officials and residents focused on forming neighborhood watches at a September 3rd joint meeting of Neighborhood Revitalization Zone (NRZ) committees organized by leaders of the East Side and North Oak NRZs. Mayor Bobby Sanchez and Police Chief Matthew Marino fielded questions on traffic safety, homelessness, the use of red light/speed […]
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 […]
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 […]
Mayor Sanchez Says Former Mayor Erin Stewart Missed Restitution Deadline
The deadline for former Mayor Erin Stewart (R) to make her initial restitution payment to the City of New Britain came and went on Wednesday without payment, according to a statement released by current Mayor Bobby Sanchez (D). The funds are intended to reimburse the city for legal expenses incurred as a result of Stewart’s […]
New Britain Wins $788,210 State Grant for Pedestrian Safety
Mayor Bobby Sanchez (D) and the New Britain state legislative delegation, State Sen Rick Lopes (D-6), Rep Manny Sanchez (D-24), Rep Iris Sanchez (D-25), Rep Dave DeFronzo (D-26) and Rep Gary Turco (D-27) announced that the city has been awarded a $788,210 grant for critical pedestrian traffic signal improvements. The funding, allocated through the Connecticut […]
Federal Authorities Reportedly Subpoena City Records Related to Erin Stewart Investigation
According to the Hartford Courant and WTNH News 8, the City of New Britain has been served with a subpoena today by federal authorities related to a grand jury investigation into former Mayor Erin Stewart (R). The subpoena requires the city to produce a series of records related to Stewart. Records included are, from June […]
Governor Ned Lamont Allocating $8.5 Million to Replace Food Assistance Cut in Federal Budget
On June 3, 2026, Connecticut Gov Ned Lamont (D) announced a plan to allocate $8.5 million from the state’s Federal Cuts Response Fund to assist individuals predicted to face food insecurity as a result of the “big beautiful bill” instituted by President Donald Trump and Congressional Republicans. Affected residents are expected to lose their federal […]
New Britain City Council Members Oppose Proposed Fienemann Road Travel Center
Four New Britain City Council have formally stated their opposition to a controversial travel center and gas-diesel facility proposed on a wetlands parcel near Batterson Pond on Fienemann Road just across the town border in Farmington. In a joint statement submitted during a June 3 public hearing, the Council President, Ald Francisco Santiago (D-5), the […]
Independent Report Alleges Erin Stewart Gave Herself Massive Improper Payouts, Pensions and Tuition Perks
A bombshell independent investigation report released today details allegations of a sweeping, multi-year pattern of fiscal misconduct, unauthorized compensation, and potential fraud by and under the administration of former Mayor Erin Stewart (R). The report, compiled by the Crumbie Law Group, alleges that Stewart systematically bypassed city protocols to secure hundreds of thousands of taxpayer […]
Attorney General and Consumer Protection Commissioner Investigating Stewart and Mayor’s Trophy Charitable Fund
Connecticut Attorney General William Tong and Department of Consumer Protection Commissioner Bryan Cafferelli have announced a formal investigation into the handling by former New Britain Mayor Erin Stewart (R) of the “Mayor’s Trophy Charitable Fund.” The probe focuses on how charitable money was managed between an official fund run by the Community Foundation of Greater […]
New Pavements Scheduled for 23 Streets This Summer
Roadwork Begins June 22 Using State Local Capital Improvement Funds from NBpoliticus.com NEW BRITAIN – All or portions of 23 streets in the city have been selected for the 2026 re-paving program this summer by the Department of Public Works. The work will be performed by contractors retained by the city and is scheduled to […]
City Council Approves Budget With Education Increase and No Tax Increase
The New Britain City Council approved a city budget that provides $14,742,120 million more in new funding and savings for the city’s schools, with no tax increase, by a 9 to 5 vote. The budget incorporates the $13.3 million increase state education aid and the $4.6 million in other state aid to the city that […]
Mayor Sanchez Announces Full Funding Secured for Allen Street Drainage Project
Mayor Bobby Sanchez (D) has announced that the long-delayed Allen Street Drainage Project is now fully funded, through his work as Mayor, in partnership with Sen Rick Lopes (D-6), Rep Manny Sanchez (D-24), Rep Dave DeFronzo (D-26), Rep Iris Sanchez (D-25) and Rep Gary Turco (D-27) and the support of Gov Ned Lamont (D) and […]
Farmington Commission Hears Public Opposition to Travel Center Near Batterson Park and Slater Rd. Neighborhood
A Fourth Hearing Will Be Held on June 3 By John McNamara NBpoliticus.com FARMINGTON – The Inland Wetlands and Environment Commission heard residents from Farmington and New Britain on May 20th strongly oppose an application to build a Travel Center and a gas/diesel fueling station on the town line near Interstate 84 off ramps. In response […]
Mail in Voting Now Available to All Eligible Voters Under Law Signed by Gov Ned Lamont
Gov Ned Lamont (D) has officially signed into law legislation that provides all eligible voters in Connecticut with the option to cast their ballots using absentee ballots, without needing a specific excuse. The legislation removes long-standing state restrictions that limited absentee voting only to those who met specific criteria, such as illness, physical disability, or […]