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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.
Meetings Planned to Discuss City Budget
With Republican Mayor Erin Stewart’s City Budget in front of the City Council, an education forum is the first of several meetings to discuss the plan.
Brooks Calls Porcher “The Real Deal”
Calling Democratic mayoral candidate Christopher Porcher, “the real deal,” Mr. Alton Brooks called on the New Britain community to rally to support him.
Council Calls Special Meeting for School Funding Forum
Ald. Eva Magnuszewski (D-AL), the City Council President, has called the Council into a special meeting to participate in a school funding forum.
Council Leaders Urge Public to Attend Hearing
City Council leaders are encouraging city residents to attend the public hearing that it is holding on Republican Mayor Erin Stewart’s budget plan.
Elena Trueworthy to Lead State Head Start Office
Gov. Ned Lamont has announced that he has appointed New Britain community activist Elena Trueworthy as to lead the state’s Head Start Collaboration Office.
North-Oak NRZ Holds Neighborhood Walk-Through
The North-Oak NRZ conducted a springtime neighborhood survey to identify neighborhood concerns and view progress from their previous efforts.
City Budget Hearing Scheduled
The City Council has announced the date for the hearing that will be held for the public to comment on Republican Mayor Erin Stewart’s city budget plan.
Stewart Faces First Election After Law-Breaking
Republican Mayor Erin Stewart says that she is seeking re-election, facing voters for the first time after being found to have violated state election law.