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1199 Workers Still Seeking Livable Wages
1199 union members are still planning go on strike at nursing homes this Friday, citing the need for livable wages and benefits.
Upgrades to Arch Street Basketball Court Advocated
The city Department of Public Works has responded to a petition by three City Council members seeking improvements to an Arch Street park.
City Council Holding Budget Meetings
The City Council is holding a series of committee meetings this week to review Republican Mayor Erin Stewart’s city budget.
“We Will Rebuild” – Businesses Face Recovery After Car Crash
Two downtown New Britain businesses, Billsbury Turtle and Blade Masters, are recovering after a car careened into the West Main Street shops.
Sen. Lopes, 34 Other Senators Vote to End Prison Gerrymandering
Sen. Rick Lopes (D-6) joined a bipartisan vote in the Senate to end the practice of giving towns where prisons are located more voting power.
New Britain Nursing Home Sent Strike Notice
The SEIU District 1199 New England healthcare workers’ union announced a New Britain nursing home is among 33 to receive strike notices.
Budget Would Send $12.4 Million to New Britain, Legislators Say
New Britain’s Democratic state legislators say that New Britain stands to receive $12.4 million more under the state budget proposed…
Strong Recognizes International Workers’ Day
Democratic Mayoral candidate Alicia Hernandez Strong offered wishes for a, “Happy May Day Week!” for International Workers’ Day on May 1st.
“A Matter of Heart” — CMHA & The Spott Unlimited Announce Collaboration
Community Mental Health Affiliates, Inc. (CMHA) and The Spott Unlimited, Inc. have announced a new community-oriented collaboration.
“A Matter of Heart” — CMHA & The Spott Unlimited Announce Collaboration
Community Mental Health Affiliates, Inc. (CMHA) and The Spott Unlimited, Inc. have announced a new community-oriented collaboration.
Council to Hold Hearing on Stewart Budget
The City Council will hold a hearing tonight, Thursday, April 22nd, on Republican Mayor Erin Stewart’s city budget for the upcoming year.
New Britain Leaders Speak On Justice for George Floyd
Local leaders in New Britain are reacting to the news of the conviction of former police officer Derek Chauvin in the murder of George Floyd.
DeLandro Launches Official Mayoral Campaign
Saying that she has, “a passion to serve and a commitment to lead,” Democrat Veronica DeLandro formally announced she is running for Mayor.
Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Honored in 53rd Memorial Celebration
Dr. Valerie Ruby Ingram recalled many of New Britain’s great African-American leaders and the “holy ground” of the old Hartford Avenue…
Democrats Object to Stewart Flat-Funding Schools Again
Democrats waging or weighing a campaign for Mayor are concerned about Republican Mayor Erin Stewart’s decision to flat fund schools again.
Stewart Budgets Cut $9 Million From Schools, Adjusting for Inflation
Republican Mayor Erin Stewart’s budget for the upcoming year once again flat-funds city operating funds for New Britain schools.
Exploring Run for Mayor, DeLandro Announces $45,000 in Fundraising
Democrat Veronica T. DeLandro has announced that she has raised $45,000 in contributions as she weighs a campaign for Mayor of New Britain.
Meeting to Consider $7 Million Apparent Debt Refinancing Cancelled
After a New Britain Progressive article, a city meeting on borrowing $7 million to refinance existing city bonding has been cancelled.
DeLandro Continuing Vaccination Information Canvassing
Democrat Veronica DeLandro, who is exploring a run for Mayor, is continuing efforts to spread the word about COVID-19 vaccination.
Rep. Bobby Sanchez Officially Running for Mayor
Democratic Rep. Bobby Sanchez (D-25) has made it official – announcing that he is running to be the next Mayor of New Britain.