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CCSU and YWCA to Collaborate on Community Health Worker Program
Central Connecticut State University has announced that at $100,000 Community Health Foundation grant will allow it to work with YWCA New Britain to, “ensure more young people have representation in community health policy.” CCSU says that the grant, “will fund the development of a Community Health Worker (CHW) course at Central and subsequent outreach and […]
New Britain Council President Says, “No Excuse For Domestic Abuse,” After Recent Death
The New Britain City Council’s President Pro Tempore, Ald. Francisco Santiago (D-5) says that, “There is no excuse for domestic abuse in our community,” in a statement expressing, “condolences to the family and friends of Sabrina Finch, who tragically lost her life as a result of domestic abuse.” Ald. Santiago said that domestic abuse, “is […]
New Britain Ranks Low for Tree Canopy Cover: What are the Consequences and What Could be Done?
A 2013 report “New Britain Urban Forest” prepared for the City of New Britain by the Central Connecticut Regional Planning Agency (CCRPA) found that New Britain has one of the lowest tree canopies comparing to other cities in Connecticut. While Connecticut cities had an average tree canopy of 49% and overall town coverage average of […]
New Britain Council Committee Approves Creation of Audit Committee
The New Britain City Council’s Committee on Administration, Finance and Law has voted to approve a proposal to create a new Council Audit Subcommittee. The Council’s Majority Leader, Ald. John McNamara (D-4), one of the co-sponsors of the proposal said that, “government works best when we have checks and balances between the executive and legislative […]
New Britain Council to Consider Audit Committee Amid Deficiencies And Greater Debt in Year-Late Audit Report
The city of New Britain’s long-overdue audit report was dated as filed one day before the City Council meeting at which Mayor Erin Stewart told the Council it would be “available” in January. The auditors’ report cites deficiencies and a jump in taxpayer debt. On Wednesday, the Council’s Committee on Administration, Finance and Law will […]
New Britain’s Late Audit Filed, Not Given To Council, Shows Deficiencies And Greater Debt
The city of New Britain’s long-overdue audit report was dated as filed one day before the Council meeting at which Mayor Erin Stewart told the Council it would be “available” in January. The auditors’ report cites deficiencies and a jump in taxpayer debt. While the form filed by the city with the state Office of […]
New Britain Racial Justice Coalition Demands Urgent Investigation of Water Safety at Osborn Correctional Institution
The New Britain Racial Justice Coalition (NBRJC) says it, “urgently calls upon unions and state leaders to demand an independent investigation into the alarming water safety crisis at Osborn Correctional Institution.” “On Thursday,” The Coalition says, “incarcerated individuals were abruptly deprived of access to clean drinking water, showers, and essential toilet facilities, triggering a dire […]
Pastor From New Britain Subjected To Apparently Threatening Comments Online In Ansonia
Rev. Brian Riley, who is Pastor of Clinton A.M.E. Zion Church in Ansonia was recently subjected to bizarre and apparently threatening comments directed against him on an Ansonia-oriented Facebook group. In the Facebook group, a neighbor of Clinton A.M.E. Zion Church’s Pastor said that he may, “start an all out war,” against Rev. Riley, and […]
Concerned Voices Confront New Britain City Council About Homelessness
Following a Monday rally organized by the Racial Justice coalition for housing justice, dozens of people experiencing homelessness and their advocates converged in significant and historical testimonial, at the City Council on Wednesday December 13th. They urged the city to take strong actions to help the homeless and renters who are experiencing substandard living conditions. […]
Mayor Stewart Says Late New Britain Audit Report Available In January
New Britain Mayor Erin Stewart (R) says that the city’s long-overdue audit report from the budget year that ended a year and a half ago will be “available” in January. “The audit is due December 15th,” said Stewart. “We should have that document in January.” The city had previously told state officials that its “projected” […]
What’s in New Britain City Council Meeting Wednesday, December 13, 2023
The New Britain City Council will meet on Wednesday, December 13, 2023. The agenda for the meeting includes: Public participation: available in person at 7:00 pm or by phone calling begins 6:55 pm at 339-209-6176 Watch common council meeting live streaming at: https://www.newbritainct.gov/meetings or https://www.youtube.com/@CONBCT/streams Minutes: Every city council agenda usually includes minutes from the […]
Listro, Marino and Reyes Elected to Lead Board of Education
With its new term of office beginning, the New Britain Board of Education has elected Joseph Listro (D) as its President, Barbara Marino (R) as its Vice President and Diana Reyes (D) as its Secretary. The three are to lead the ten member Board of Education, after being elected at a special Board meeting held […]
Racial Justice Coalition Leads Call for Housing Action
The New Britain Racial Justice Coalition led an event, with City Council members and activists to call for action to address housing costs, unavailability and poor living conditions. Coalition Director Alicia Strong was joined by housing activists in calling for more action to make housing available and direct the community’s resources help city residents. Joining […]
Racial Justice Coalition Calls Suspension of Public Defender Part of Attacks on Pro-Palestine Voices
Calling the suspension of New Britain assistant public defender Joshua Perldeiner, “part of a concerning series of attacks on pro-Palestine voices across Connecticut and the United States,” the New Britain Racial Justice Coalition said it supports Perldeiner. The organization called for, “respectful and constructive conversations to address the concerns raised by this incident and stands […]
CCSU Hosts Peace and Unity Event
Central Connecticut State University Office of Equity and Inclusion and Division of Student Affairs hosted a “Unity-Peace Walk” on Friday to provide, the University says, “a demonstration of support for peace around the world, starting with the Central campus.” “The purpose of the event is to reaffirm and remind all members of the university community […]
CCSU Hosts Peace and Unity Event
Central Connecticut State University Office of Equity and Inclusion and Division of Student Affairs hosted a “Unity-Peace Walk” on Friday to provide, the University says, “a demonstration of support for peace around the world, starting with the Central campus.” “The purpose of the event is to reaffirm and remind all members of the university community […]
CCSU Hosts Peace and Unity Event
Central Connecticut State University Office of Equity and Inclusion and Division of Student Affairs hosted a “Unity-Peace Walk” on Friday to provide, the University says, “a demonstration of support for peace around the world, starting with the Central campus.” “The purpose of the event is to reaffirm and remind all members of the university community […]
Newly Elected Council Chooses Leadership
The New Britain City Council, at the first meeting since the 2023 election, elected and named its key leaders for the next two year term. Ward 5 Council member, Alderperson Francisco Santiago (D-5) was elected as the Council’s President Pro Tempore, which, under the city Charter is essentially the deputy mayor. Ald. Santiago is a […]
Honoring and Thanking New Britain’s Veterans
Today, on Veterans Day, New Britain and the nation solemnly remember all of our veterans’ sacrifices and offer them our thanks. It has always been important to the people of New Britain to remember, honor and thank veterans who have served our country, especially those who made the ultimate sacrifice. The 2023 observances in the […]
City Inauguration Ceremonies to Be Held
The city of New Britain is to hold inauguration ceremonies for newly elected and re-elected local officials.