2021 Top Ten Stories (Editor Opinion)
As in every year, there was so much news that the New Britain Progressive covered 2021 that choosing our traditional Top Ten stories of the year was difficult. But, as we say good-bye (or riddance) to 2021, here is a look back at the news of the year — the New Britain Progressive‘s Top Ten Stories of 2021.
Top 10 of 2021: #1 – Community Celebrates Mr. Alton Brooks’ 100th Birthday, Mourns Ruth Brooks
New Britain celebrated the 100th Birthday of Mr. Alton Brooks and later mourned the passing of his beloved wife, Ruth Brooks.
Top 10 of 2021: #2 – Republicans Propose Eliminating Living Wage Ordinance
Republican Mayor Erin Stewart’s new 12-3 Republican City Council has proposed repealing an ordinance promoting living wages.
Top 10 of 2021: #3 – Stewart vs. Education?
Republican Mayor Erin Stewart has developed a reputation of antagonism toward both school funding and those who run the city’s schools.
Top 10 of 2021: #4 – National COVID Politics Still Reflected in City Hall
As COVID-19 continued into 2021, New Britain again saw the odd, partisan politics surrounding it manifest in our city.
Top 10 of 2021: #5 – Republicans Block DeLandro, Appoint Republican Loyalist
In January, Republicans blocked Democrat Veronica T. DeLandro from the City Council, choosing Stewart-Republican political loyalist, instead.
Top 10 of 2021: #6 – Landlord Group’s “cage fight between Lamont & Zherka” remark stumps the press, brings apology to Governor
A May scandal occurred that may have been a statewide story, but there’s no mystery about who Sam Zherka is in New Britain.
Top 10 of 2021: #6 – Landlord Group’s “cage fight between Lamont & Zherka” remark stumps the press, brings apology to Governor
A May scandal occurred that may have been a statewide story, but there’s no mystery about who Sam Zherka is in New Britain.
Top 10 of 2021: #7 – Stewart Wins Big
Republican Mayor Erin Stewart had arguably her biggest win in 2021, with Democrats’ signs of momentum not manifesting in the balloting.
Top 10 of 2021: #8 – Republicans Propose Repeal of Most Freedom of Information Ordinances
Republican Mayor Erin Stewart’s new 12-3 Republican City Council proposed repealing most of the city’s Freedom of Information Ordinances.
Top 10 of 2021: #9 – CCSU Establishes John Lewis Institute for Social Justice
In February of 2021, CCSU created a new Institute for Social Justice, named in honor of the great Congressman John Lewis.
Top 10 of 2021: #10 – Reapportionment Changes State House Districts
This November, New Britain’s State Assembly districts were changed by the State Reapportionment Commission, in some ways, very significantly.