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City Charter Changes To Be Discussed At Library
Progressive To Sponsor Forum On Referendum Questions NEW BRITAIN – An open forum on two ballot questions asking for significant changes to the City Charter will be held on Wednesday, November 2nd from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the New Britain Public Library, 20 High Street. On November 8th city voters will decide on Question […]
Confederate Flag Removed From Registrar of Voters Office
CCSU Students Confront A “Hurtful” Symbol of Racism At City Hall By John McNamara NEW BRITAIN – Taina Manick, a senior and President of the Social Work Club at Central Connecticut State University, didn’t expect to see what she saw at the Registrar of Voters office on Monday. Taina went to City Hall to pick […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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.
National Voter Registration Day: LWV Signs Up New Voters At Library, Stop & Shop This Week
Staff Reports NEW BRITAIN – The New Britain chapter of the League of Women Voters (NBLWV) continued its voter registration drive on National Voter Registration Day Tuesday, September 20th at the New Britain Public Library on High Street where volunteers signed up patrons for the November 8th election and shared information on referenda questions to […]
National Voter Registration Day: LWV Signs Up New Voters At Library, Stop & Shop This Week
Staff Reports NEW BRITAIN – The New Britain chapter of the League of Women Voters (NBLWV) continued its voter registration drive on National Voter Registration Day Tuesday, September 20th at the New Britain Public Library on High Street where volunteers signed up patrons for the November 8th election and shared information on referenda questions to […]
Lamont Comes to New Britain to Dedicate Hispanic Heritage Month
Gov. Ned Lamont and other dignitaries gathered at Criollisimo Restaurant in New Britain to dedicate Hispanic Heritage Month in the state.
Council Considers Tax Break For New Downtown Building
The City Council is considering a proposal by its Republican leader to provide a 26-year tax break for development on a downtown site.
Federal COVID Aid to City Boosts High Profile Capital Projects
Possible Uses of Federal COVID Relief to New Britain Include Vaccinations, Aid to Workers and Support for Small Business and Non-Profits.
Primary Day Brings Top Leaders to New Britain
Gov. Ned Lamont (D-CT) and Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz (D-CT) were among the top leaders in attendance at polls on Tuesday’s primary.
Attorney Geragosian Remembered As Passionate Defender, Advocate For Social Justice
For Geragosian, alongside his wife, Realtor Harriet Geragosian, social and economic justice have lasted a life time.
NB Mayoral Aide’s Campaign For Secretary of The State Under Scrutiny By Election Commission
Republican Brock Weber Withdraws From SOTS Contest Amid Inquiry On Contributions By John McNamara The campaign of Republican Brock Weber, one of three Republicans seeking the nomination for Secretary of the State in the August 9th Primary, is being investigated by the State Elections Enforcement Commission (SEEC) for alleged violations of campaign finance law. Weber, […]
Early Voting Referendum Is A Priority for New Britain Area League of Women Voters
An Agenda For Citizen Involvement in 2022 Discussed at July 11th Annual Meeting By John McNamara NEW BRITAIN – The New Britain Area League of Women Voters (LWV) held its 49th annual meeting on July 11th and made passage of a referendum allowing early voting in CT a focus of voter education activities. The November […]