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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 […]
Neighborhood Housing Announces Donations for Ukrainian Relief
Neighborhood Housing Greater New Britain has announced raising $500 for Maidan United for medical relief in Ukraine.
Council Approves Charter Changes For Referendum On November 8th Ballot
The City Council has approved changes to the City Charter, while the lead Democrat is criticizing combining ballot questions.
Another Restructuring Adds Millions In Debt To New Britain’s Finances
Fitch “does not consider this to be a prudent management practice during a period of recovery.” By John McNamara In a perfunctory special meeting on June 1st the Common Council unanimously adopted a municipal budget for the year that starts July 1st. The $251,046,177 million budget for the new fiscal year is “controlled, calculated and […]
Pride Flag Raised As City Honors LGBTQ+ Pride Month
The Pride Flag, representing LGBTQ+ pride and work for equality, was raised in front of City Hall in honor of LGBTQ+ Pride Month.
Little Poland Festival Returns To Success In 2022
Tens of thousands of people again thronged Broad Street in 2022 in celebration of New Britain’s Little Poland Festival.
New Life II Downtown Recovery Center Seeks To Assist And Support People
The New Life II Center in downtown New Britain seeks to expand people’s understanding of what recovery means, Pastor Dana Smith says.
North-Oak NRZ President Manny Sandoval Sets Vision
North-Oak Neighborhood Revitalization Zone President Manny Sandoval kicked off work ahead in the May meeting of the community organization.
Charter Commission Reportedly Submits Draft Recommendations
The Charter Revision Commission appointed by the City Council in January has reportedly submitted its draft recommendations.
DTC Condemns Buffalo Attack, Race-Baiting Politicians and Gun Violence
By John McNamara New Britain – In the aftermath of the racially motivated killings at a Tops supermarket in Buffalo May 14th, the New Britain Democratic Town Committee (NBDTC) Thursday adopted a resolution calling for local action and condemning “white supremacy” that “remains a prevalent and dangerous reality in the United State today.” Last Saturday […]
New Britain NAACP Calls Out Mainstream Xenophobic, Race Baiting Leading To Buffalo Shootings
The New Britain NAACP has called out the dangers of white supremacy leading to violence, like the recent racist, terrorist murders in Buffalo
Scott Organizing On High Water Bill Issue at May 18th Water Board Meeting
After two April Water Board meetings were cancelled, Board of Assessment Appeals member Candyce Scott is again organizing people to advocate