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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.
Council to Consider $7 Million Apparent Debt Refinancing
A City Council committee is to consider a proposal, apparently to borrow $7 million to refinance existing city bonding.
Lamont Providing Free Summer Weekend Bus Service
Gov. Ned Lamont (D-CT) has announced that he has directed that CTtransit busses be free on weekends this summer to help in economic recovery.
Mayoral Hopefuls Nearing Critical Fundraising Deadline
New Britain’s field of at least four declared and potential candidates for Mayor are nearing the critical March 31st fundraising deadline.
$7 Million in State Funds Proposed to Restore Batterson Park
State House Speaker Rep. Matt Ritter is proposing $7 million in funding to, “restore Batterson Park to where it was back in the heyday.”
“Tax Equity” Proposals Call For Reducing Regressive Sales and Property Levies, Raising Rates On Wealthy
Bills that would dramatically alter the way Connecticut taxes individuals and businesses were the subject of a marathon hearing at the …
Republican Council Leadership Appears to Hold Up Council Agenda Again
The agenda for the March 24th Council meeting was held until less than an hour before the Council meeting may not have been legal.
Alicia Strong Announces Democratic Candidacy for Mayor
In Central Park in front of City Hall, Democrat Alicia Hernandez Strong announced that she is officially running for Mayor of New Britain.
David Pudlin, Former Legislative and Labor Leader, Passes Away
Former New Britain Rep. David Pudlin (D-24) passed away, after serving a life of service, fighting for labor rights and progressive policies.
Rep. Sanchez Leads Challenge to Stewart on Low Local School Funding
Rep. Bobby Sanchez (D-25) was joined by teachers and City Council and Board of Education members, gathered at Smalley School, to discuss the issue of low school funding by Republican Mayor Erin Stewart.
DeLandro Focusing on Vaccines and Education
Democrat Veronica DeLandro has announced that she is planning a campaign to promote vaccinations and a “listening session” on education.
School District Invites Council to “Build the Bridge”
New Britain schools Superintendent Nancy Sarra is inviting the City Council and school board to meet in monthly “open house sessions.”