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State Sen Lopes Leads Senate Approval of Legislation to Protect Domestic Violence Survivors and Their Pets
State Sen Rick Lopes (D-6), who is Chair of the state legislature’s Environment Committee, has announced that he recently led the Senate passage of a multifaceted animal welfare bill designed to provide a greater protections for domestic violence survivors and their pets. Senate Bill 318, “An Act Concerning Animal Welfare,” passed, according to Sen Lopes’ […]
100% Democracy Author to Speak at New Britain LWV Forum on April 20th
Making The Case for “Universal Voting” and Voter Access Miles Rapoport, a former Secretary of the State and co-author of 100% Democracy: The Case for Universal Voting, and Evelyn Mantilla, former legislator and longtime Latina advocate, will lead a discussion on democracy and election reforms on Monday, April 20th, at New Britain City Hall’s Community Room, […]
Hundreds Attend “No Kings” Protest in New Britain Against Trump Republicans
Hundreds of people protested in front of New Britain City Hall against President Donald Trump and Republican policies on Saturday afternoon as part of nationwide “No Kings” protests. Mayor Bobby Sanchez (D) and other elected officials spoke at the protest against Trump and Republican policies. For two hours protesters chanted slogans against Trump’s attacks against […]
May 18th is Last Day for Most Stanley Workers
New Britain Residents Hold More than Half of 300 Jobs Being Eliminated By John McNamara (NBPoliticus.com) The last day of work for most employees at Stanley Black & Decker’s (SBD) 600 Myrtle Street manufacturing facility in New Britain will occur by May 18th, according to the company’s official notification to the state Department of Labor […]
Council Sends Municipal ID Card Proposal to Committee
The Common Council’s Committee on Administration, Finance, Law and Public Services (AFLPS) will consider a feasibility study for a municipal identification card program at its meeting on April 1st.A resolution proposed by Ward 2 Alderwoman Yadira Maldanado (D-2) calls for exploring municipal IDs “for the purpose of evaluating” their “potential to improve access to municipal services, support […]
Proposal Would Increase City Fines
A proposal has been submitted to the New Britain City Council to increase a number of city fines, and is to be presented at an upcoming Council committee public hearing and meeting in April The proposal seeks to revise six key sections of the New Britain Code of Ordinances to provide “increased penalties” for a […]
New Britain City Council Censures Ald Robert Smedley for Online Comments
The New Britain City Council has censured Ald Robert Smedley (R-4) because of a series of online comments that the censure resolution calls, “divisive, harmful, and offensive to members of the community.” The resolution was approved by vote of 8 to 3. Members of both parties had sponsored the censure resolution. The act to “censure” […]
Council to Hold Hearing on Charges Against Ald Smedley for Online Comments
The New Britain City Council has scheduled a special meeting and hearing to determine whether Ald Robert Smedley should be disciplined or removed from office following a series of online comments that the charges against him said appeared defamatory, dangerous, profane and “disgraceful”. This formal proceeding follows the Council’s approval of Resolution No. 37071 in […]
Council Approves Resolution to Consider Actions Against Ald Robert Smedley for Online Comments; Smedley Apologizes
The New Britain City Council has approved a resolution that starts a process that could lead to the removal from Council or some other again against Council member, Ald Robert Smedley (R-4), due to comments Smedley made online that the resolution said appeared defamatory, dangerous, profane and “disgraceful”. Ald Smedley spoke at the meeting, saying […]
Ald Robert Smedley Faces Possible Removal from Council Following Alleged Social Media Posts
The New Britain Republican City Council leader, Ald Robert Smedley faces charges in the Council in a resolution that would initiate a process that could lead to his removal from the Council. The Council is set to convene for a special meeting this Wednesday, February 18th for consideration of the resolution. The resolution, backed by […]
City Tax Collector Cheryl S Blogoslawski Placed on Administrative Leave
The City of New Britain has announced that its Tax Collector, “has been placed on paid administrative leave pending the outcome of an ongoing investigation into years of alleged financial malfeasance within City Hall.” The Tax Collector, according to the city’s website, is Cheryl S Blogoslawski. Blogoslawski became Tax Collector as a Republican when the […]
Council Democrats Propose Resolution Affirming Commitment to City Services for All Residents, Including Immigrants
Against the backdrop of the aggressive immigration policies of the Trump administration, the New Britain Democratic members of the City Council have proposed a resolution affirming the City’s, “commitment to the safety, dignity, and equal treatment of all residents.” In its resolution, the Council Democrats express that, in the community, “concerns related to federal immigration […]
Council to Appoint Alberto Borrero to Ward 3 Council Vacancy
City Council members have introduced a resolution to appoint Concord Street resident Alberto Borrero to fill a vacancy on the Council representing Ward 3. The vacancy is created because of the election of State Rep Iris Sanchez (D-25) in a special election last month. Rep Sanchez has already begun serving at the State Capitol during […]
Community and Leaders Mourn and Honor Ald Jerrell Hargraves
City leaders and community members are mourning the passing of New Britain Ward 2 City Council member, Ald Jerrell Hargraves today. Mayor Bobby Sanchez, in a public message to the New Britain Community said that, It is with profound sadness that we mourn the passing of Alderman Jerrell Hargraves. Jerrell devoted his life to serving […]
Lawmakers Discuss Issues on Tap for 2026 Legislature at LWV Brunch
By John McNamara School aid, affordable housing and countering unlawful Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) were key topics discussed at a January 31 Legislative Brunch organized by the New Britain area League of Women Voters (LWV). State Representatives Rebecca Martinez (D-22) of Plainville and Iris Noemi Sanchez (D-25) and David DeFronzo (D-26) of New Britain […]
New Britain Week in Review
Short Takes on local news and occurrences for week ending 1/31/26 By NB Politicus Storm Benjamin On Sunday January 25th the biggest storm in a decade dumped 16.4 inches of snow in New Britain prompting city government to replenish its supply of road salt with more than seven weeks left in winter. It took more […]
Network Disruption Affects City – Officials Assure that Public Safety Services Remain Fully Operational
The office of New Britain Mayor Bobby Sanchez is assuring residents that, “New Britain’s Public Safety operations are functioning as they should and the City will continue to provide services,” after what city officials are calling, “a network disruption affecting certain City systems.” WFSB reported that the incident is, “a suspected cyber attack on City […]
CCSU to Host Blood Drive in Support of Maternal Health Awareness
Central Connecticut State University (CCSU) is preparing for its fourth annual campus-wide blood drive, an event university officials say is designed to address critical gaps in maternal healthcare. The drive, organized by the university’s Maternal Health Advocacy Club, will take place on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 from 10:00am to 3:30pm in the Student Center’s Alumni […]
City Audit For 2025 Fiscal Year Finalized on Time
Independent auditors delivered New Britain’s financial statements for the year ending June 30, 2025 to city officials and the state Office of Policy and Management ahead of a December 31st deadline after several years of the reports being filed late. Material weaknesses and noncompliance found in prior years have been corrected, according to the CliftonLarsonAllen […]
Iris Sanchez sworn in as State Rep for New Britain’s 25th District
State Rep. Iris Sanchez (D-25) has been sworn in as the State Representative from New Britain’s 25th District. The swearing-in ceremony occurred in the House Chamber on Tuesday, January 13th. The 2026 Legislative Session is set to begin on February 4th, 2026. Rep. Sanchez, a multi-term member of the New Britain Common Council from Ward […]