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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.
Democrat Porcher Announces Candidacy for Mayor
Democrat Christopher Porcher kicked off his campaign for mayor, saying that he wants City Hall to represent everybody in New Britain. “I am running for mayor,”said Porcher, “because I absolutely feel that the city of New Britain needs to be reunited again.” He said that the city’s people, “deserve to be in the room and […]
Stewart Budgets One Time Revenue and School Funding
Republican Mayor Erin Stewart has submitted a budget that appears to use one time revenue to keep taxes level and pass a state grant on the city schools.
Democratic Panel Chooses Porcher for Mayor
Local activist Chris Porcher has been chosen by the New Britain Democrats’ Nominating Committee to run for mayor in this year’s election.
MLK Honored With Call to Support Education
Dr. Nicole Sanders, delivered a call to support education at the ceremonies held in honor of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
“Spark the Park” Clean-Up Held in Willow Street Park
The North-Oak NRZ teamed up with EbLens for a “Spark the Park” springtime neighborhood clean up at the Willow Street Park.
Stewart to Submit Budget to Council April 10th
Republican Mayor Erin Stewart is to officially submit her city budget for upcoming year at a special meeting of the City Council to be held on April 10th.
Council Seeks Departments’ Input on Solar Energy
The City Council has asked city departments and other officials for their input on options for converting the city to solar energy.
State Bill Would Allow City to Make Voting Age 16
If a bill under consideration at the State Capitol is approved, the city would be authorized to lower the voting age in local elections to sixteen.
Democrats Oppose $13M City Hall Budget Increase
City Council Democrats have proposed a resolution opposing a $13 million budget increase proposed by Republican Mayor Erin Stewart’s city Finance Board.
Chute Nominated Chief of Police
A resolution confirming the nomination of Acting Police Chief of Police Christopher Chute for the permanent position of Chief is before the City Council.
History Was Made and Continues at CCSU
Article by Rev. Brian K. Riley March 20, 2019 This evening at Central Connecticut State University, the naming ceremony of the Social Science Building took place. The building was named after Ebenezer D. Bassett. Mr. Bassett is an Alumnus, Distinguished Scholar, Civil Rights Leader, Humanitarian and Diplomat. He was the first African American to attend […]
Apparent Attempts to Censor the Progressive
Another attempt of dubious merit has been made to have content published on the New Britain Progressive disappear from the online world.