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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.”
Sanchez Blasts Stewart Over Education Comments and Underfunding
Rep. Bobby Sanchez (D-25) blasted Republican Mayor Erin Stewart over comments that doubled-down on her underfunding of the city’s schools.
Stewart Seeks To Exclude BOE, Common Council From Approving Use Of School Construction Money
The Stewart Administration, blocked in recent months by a bipartisan Board of Education (BOE) and city ordinance from filling a political …
New Britain Has Apparently Had Fourth Highest COVID-19 Rate
The cumulative number of New Britain residents who apparently had COVID-19 has been more than nearly all the cities and towns in the state.
DeLandro Announces $20,000 in Mayoral Exploratory Fundraising
Democrat Veronica T. DeLandro has announced that she has raised $20,000 toward a possible run for Mayor in one month.
CCSU Establishes John Lewis Institute for Social Justice
CCSU in New Britain has announced the creation of the new John Lewis Institute for Social Justice to train leaders of the future.
DeLandro Focusing on Small Businesses
Community leader Veronica T. DeLandro is focusing on small business as part of her exploration of running for Mayor of New Britain.
Rep. Sanchez Advocating for More State Education Funds
Rep. Bobby Sanchez (D-25) says that he is pressing for more Educational Cost Sharing Grant funds for New Britain schools in the state budget.
City Announces Sites for Vaccination Registration
The New Britain Public Health officials have announced sites in New Britain for those 65 and older to register for COVID-19 vaccination.
Gov. Lamont Proposes $29,501,537 Aid Increase for New Britain
Gov. Ned Lamont (D-CT) proposed a two year state budget including $29,501,537 in increased municipal aid for New Britain.