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Parties to Endorse for City Elections
The Democratic and Republican parties have announced that they will hold their candidate nominating meetings for the upcoming city elections.
Sanchez Holds Education Forum
State Representative Bobby Sanchez (D-25) held a forum recently to discuss education issues with people in the New Britain community.
Proposal Raises Questions on Tenants
A proposed city ordinance appears to explicitly allow the city to hold tenants, along side of their landlords, responsible for maintenance and repairs.
Speaking Out About Fire at NRZ Meeting
The North-Oak NRZ invited residents of a recent fire on Allen Street to address their concerns about the incident and the follow up to it.
Berriault Campaigning for Council
Democrat Bobby Berriault is running for City Council in New Britain’s Ward 4, hoping to win on his second attempt at being elected to the seat. Berriault has been actively campaigning for one of the two Council seats representing his neighborhood, and says that forty volunteers have been volunteering for his campaign. In 2017, Berriault […]
Proposal Would Ban Tobacco and Marijuana in City Public Places
A proposed city ordinance being introduced would ban smoking of tobacco and marijuana in public buildings and parks in the city.
Sidewalk Proposal Returns to Council
A proposal that would move responsibility for sidewalk repairs to the city as returned to the full Council, potentially for final approval.
Democrats Honor Gerratana
The current and former Lieutenant Governor and other dignitaries joined local Democrats at a recent event honoring former State Senator Terry Gerratana.
Porcher Rallies Support for Elks Lodge
Democratic mayoral candidate Chris Porcher organized a rally calling for support for New Britain’s Pride of Connecticut Elks, which is facing foreclosure.
City to Celebrate LGBTQ Pride Month
With a City Council resolution and a flag raising, the city and New Britain Pride are celebrating LGBTQ Pride Month in New Britain.
Borinqueneers Monument Vandalized
Vandalism of the Monument dedicated to the 65th Infantry Regiment Borinqueneers is drawing widespread condemnation, shock and disbelief.
Martin Luther King Corridors Initiative Holding Town Hall Meeting
The New Britain Martin Luther King, Jr. Corridors Economic Development Planning Initiative will be holding its Town Hall Meeting tonight, June 6th.
NRZ Seeks City Help to Get Donations to Fire Victims
North-Oak NRZ leaders say that they have been seeking promised assistance from City Hall in getting donations to people displaced by the Allen Street fire.
Tanksley Running as Petitioning Candidate for Mayor
Deivone M. Tanksley Sr., best know as the owner of DmtsRadio Live, has announced that he is running for mayor as a petition candidate.
Thousands Attend 2019 Little Poland Festival
Thousands of people crowded New Britain’s Broad Street on June 2nd in celebration of the eighth annual Little Poland Festival.
Council Approves Stewart Budget Plan 10-5
The City Council has approved Republican Mayor Erin Stewart’s budget plan, with ten Council members voting in favor and five opposing.
Budget Meeting Called for May 29th
Republican Mayor Erin Stewart has called the City Council into a May 29th special meeting to consider her plan for the budget year that begins July 1, 2019.
Proposal for HUD Funds Reports
A proposal introduced in the City Council would require the city Department of Community Development to report to the Council on the city use of HUD funds.
City at Bottom of Schools Funding and Test Scores
With academic success of students apparently affected by the level of local schools funding, New Britain is in the position of being at the bottom of both.
Proposal Would Make City Responsible for Sidewalk Repair
A new City Council proposal would move a costly responsibility for sidewalk repairs from homeowners and other property owners to the city.