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Despite Racial Gerrymandering Concerns, Council District Map Up For Final Vote
A plan for new City Council districts, apparently limiting the voting power of the communities of color, is to be considered by the Council.
Charter Commission Votes for Council Wards With Minority Party Seats
The city Charter Revision Commission has voted for a change in Council elections to a system of five districts with minority party seats.
Stewart Budgets Cut Education $18 Million, Apparently, After Inflation
Republican Mayor Erin Stewart’s budget for the upcoming budget year yet again appears to flat-fund city funding for New Britain schools.
Scott Organizing To Bring High Water Bill Issue To Water Board
Board of Assessment Appeals member Candyce Scott is organizing to advocate for people with high water bills at the city Water Board.
Dr. Anthony Gasper Is Appointed New Britain School Superintendent
The New Britain Board of Education has named Dr. Anthony Gasper as the new Superintendent for New Britain’s school system.
Park Fine Proposal Raises First Amendment Concerns
A proposal submitted in the City Council for $99 fines for permitless events in parks appears that it might apply to public protests.
Mayor’s Salary Would Apparently Go To $108,929 Under Raise Proposal
A proposal would apparently increase the salary of New Britain’s mayor, again, to 24% higher than it was in 2021.
Crisis and Hope in Healthcare Discussed at Forum
A nurse and other advocates discussed problems and possibilities in the healthcare system at the New Britain Public Library.
High Water Bills To Be Discussed At Community Meeting on April 14th
Board of Assessment Appeals member Candyce Scott is inviting people with high water bills to a meeting to discuss taking action on the issue.
Commission Proposes Council District Plan That Fails To Reflect City’s Diversity
The city Districting Commission approved a plan for City Council districts appearing to fall well short of representing the city’s diversity.
YMCA Gets $1 Million For Energy Upgrades At Downtown Facility
New Britain – The city’s legislative delegation praised state Bond Commission approval this week of over $1 million for improvements to the New Britain-Berlin YMCA’s facility on High Street. The planned energy efficient window replacement and air conditioning upgrades would support health safety, the ability for youth and adults to utilize the facility, and cost-savings […]
BEE-NB Celebrates Community at Diaspora
Building Economic Equality-New Britain (BEE-NB) celebrated six months of community organizing at the Diaspora Multicultural Society on Friday
Charter Commission Begins Discussion on Council Districts
The city Charter Revision Commission began a discussion on March 22nd on possible changes in Council representation.
Stewart Apparently Proposes Borrowing To Cover City Spending Again
Republican Mayor Erin Stewart is proposing $49.5 million in taxpayer borrowing to refinance existing city debt…
Modest Changes Could Make Commission’s Council District Plan Reflect City’s Diversity
With only modest changes, the tentatively chosen plan for City Council districts could be changed to represent the city’s diversity.
Commission Tentatively Chooses Redistricting Plan Less Diverse Than City
The city Redistricting Commission tentatively chose a plan for City Council districts that appears to not represent the city’s diversity.
Anderson Elected To Lead Democratic Party
Former Ald. Chris Anderson (D-AL) was has been elected as the Chair of the New Britain Democratic Party by the Democrat’s local Town Committee
Council Resolution Proposed To Support Ukraine
Local Responses Grow To War, Humanitarian Crisis By John McNamara A resolution affirming Ukraine’s “independence and territorial integrity” will be considered by the New Britain Common Council at its March 9th meeting. Alderman Aram Ayalon (D-3), consulting with members of the city’s Ukrainian and Polish communities, is submitting a resolution as war and a humanitarian […]
Merrill Gay, Eileen Ruiz and April Lewis Win Democratic Primary
The slate of Ruiz, Lewis and Gay were elected to represent Democratic voters on the Democratic Party’s Town Committee.
Charter Revision Commission Sets Agenda
The city Charter Revision Commission held its first public hearing and set the agenda of issues to be discussed at future meetings.