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News briefs for week ending February 14, 2026 By NB Politicus Council fills Ward 3 vacancy Democrat Alberto Borrero, a Concord Street homeowner, is the new Alderman from Ward 3 on the New Britain Council succeeding State Rep. Iris Sanchez (D-25) who was elected to the state House of Representatives in a January 6 special election. The Common […]
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The CT People’s Survival Programs (CT-PSP) and the Muslim Justice Center have announced an event, “Black History Iftar & Discussion: From Prison to Power: Black Muslim Resistance.” An Iftar, organizers note, “is the evening meal during the month of Ramadan, when Muslims break their daily fast at sunset. Beyond nourishment, iftar is a sacred time […]
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As the summer days wind down and back-to-school shopping begins, familiar signs of a new school year appear. Store shelves are stocked with school supplies, shopping carts start to fill, and a growing sense of anticipation starts to creep in. Across the town of New Britain, students are preparing to return to the school halls […]
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The New Britain City Council has scheduled a special meeting and hearing to determine whether Ald Robert Smedley should be disciplined or removed from office following a series of online comments that the charges against him said appeared defamatory, dangerous, profane and “disgraceful”. This formal proceeding follows the Council’s approval of Resolution No. 37071 in […]
The New Britain Symphony Orchestra says that it, “ushers in spring in this, its 76th year,” announcing that it is presenting “A Time for Peace” symphony concert. The Orchestra says that, Under the baton of Maestro Toshi Shimada, the NBSO welcomes the Farmington Valley Chorale, directed by Ellen Gilson Voth. The program includes Ralph Vaughan […]
Will Erin Stewart Get Another Off The Books Push From An Absentee Landlord in 2017?
By John McNamara Contributing Columnist On the eve of the 2015 municipal election scores of tenants in New Britain got a notice about a possible rent increase from their landlord. It wasn’t an official increase but a not so subtle endorsement of Mayor Erin Stewart who at the time was cruising to re-election for a […]
Board of Education Candidates Discuss Education Funding, Diversity and Special Education.
Democrat Violet Sims and Democrat Annie Parker join incumbent Democratic Board of Education member Daisy Sanchez in running for Board of Education opposite Republican Nancy Rodriguez, current Republican Board of Education President Nick Mercier and Republican Board of Education member Mallory Deprey. The Board of Education is responsible for managing and setting policy for the New Britain school district […]
League of Women Voters Candidate Debates to Appear on Public Access TV Oct 25th to Nov 6th
The League of Women Voters has announced that its candidate debates will be aired from October 25, 2017 to November 6th on the area public access television system, Nutmeg TV. The debates, which occurred on October 14th, featured mayoral and city council candidates in this year’s November 7th city elections. The debate will be shown […]
Merrill Gay to Speak at North Oak NRZ, Oct 23rd
The North Oak NRZ (Neighborhood Revitalization Zone) will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, October 23, 2017. Board of Education member and Democratic Mayoral candidate, Merrill Gay, will be its guest speaker. The meeting will be held at 7:00pm at Saint Ann Church, at 47 Clark Street. Issues discussed in the North Oak NRZ include: Problems with buildings and […]
Puerto Rico Se Levanta Benefit at the Hole in the Wall Theater Oct 21st
The Hole in the Wall Theater, Mofongo Restaurant and Pinups & Play, LLC are hosting a benefit for hurricane relief for Puerto Rico. The Puerto Rico Se Levanta event will be October 21st, from 7:00pm to 10:00pm at the Hole in the Wall Theater, at 116 Main Street. The BYOB event is to be, “a […]
State to Provide $1 Million to NBHS Under Commissioner’s Network Program
The Consolidated School District of New Britain has announced that the State Board of Education has approved New Britain High School as the state’s newest “Commissioner’s Network School”, bringing with it $1 million in additional funding for NBHS during the next three years. NBHS was initially selected as a possible Commissioner’s Network school on October […]
At Large City Council Candidates Discuss Education, Economy and Water
Current Democratic Ald. Manny Sanchez (D-3) is joined by fellow Democrats, Eva Magnuszewski, Yvonne Muniz, Katie Breslin and Richard Reyes as the Democratic candidates for At-Large City Council members, facing Republican Desiree Costa and incumbent Republicans Tremell Collins (R-AL), Jim Sanders, Jr. (R-AL) and Daniel Davis (R-AL) and the Republican Council Leader Daniel Salerno (R-AL). […]
Ward 5 City Council Candidates Discuss Making City Hall Work for the Community
Democrat Francisco Santiago joins the Democratic City Council Leader Carlo Carlozzi Jr. as the Democratic candidates in the Ward 5 City Council election, with Republican Carmelo Rodriguez and Republican Miriam Geraci as their party’s candidates. New Britain’s Ward 5 includes the northwest and northernmost parts of the city. Ward 5 includes the neighborhoods around Slater Road and Corbin Avenue, […]
Ward 4 City Council Candidates Campaign on Education, Economy and Watershed Land
Democratic challengers Ann Speyer and Bobby Berriault are taking on incumbent Republicans Don Naples (R-4) and Robert Smedley (R-4) in the election for the two City Council seats representing New Britain’s Ward 4. New Britain’s Ward 4 elects two members of the City Council. The ward includes Little Poland, the Belvedere neighborhood, the Little Warsaw neighborhood, the Stanley […]
Rep. Tercyak Opposes Republican Budget Plan That Could Cause 3,400 New Britain Residents to Lose Access to Medicaid Health Care
New Britain State Representative Peter Tercyak (D-26) hosted a press conference this week to object to the Republican State Budget recently approved in the state legislature that he says would jeopardize the health care of tens of thousands of Connecticut residents, which would put thousands of New Britain residents at risk. The state legislature’s Republicans […]
Ward 3 City Council Candidates Focus on Neighborhood Concerns
Democrats Iris Sanchez and Aram Ayalon and Republicans Joel Moret and Jason Gibson are running for the two City Council seats representing New Britain’s Ward 3. Sanchez and Ayalon say that they are running for City Council to advocate for public services for the working class and the elderly and to protecting water and air quality. Ward 3 […]
Merrill Gay Announces Total Campaign Contributions of Over $60,000
Democratic Mayoral candidate Merrill Gay has announced that he has received $29,660 in campaign contruibutions between July and September. Gay announced that his most recent campaign finance report brings the total amount he has raised in contributions toward his Mayoral bid to over $60,000. That amount of money is widely considered to be one sign […]
300th Win for NBHS Volleyball Coach
“Having been born, raised, and schooled in New Britain, this milestone means a lot to me,” New Britain High School’s Head Volleyball Coach, Michelle Abraham, said after earning her 300th career win. “The players who have played for the past 30 years have been such an intricate part of this accomplishment.” Abraham has a long […]
NBHS Baseball Players and Coach Selected for International Goodwill Series
Two New Britain High School baseball players have been selected to play in the International Goodwill Series in Adelaide, Australia and Auckland, New Zealand, starting on December 21st. William Homar and Danniel Rivera will play for the American Team. The players will be joined by New Britain’s Head Coach Roberto Mercado. Mercado is part of the coaching staff […]
Ward 2 Candidates Discuss Serving New Britain’s East Side
Democrats Lamar Bowsky and Brian Keith Albert are discussing improvements to the city economy and community services for the people of New Britain’s East Side in their challenge to first-term incumbent Republicans Jerrell Hargraves (R-2) and Kristian Rosado (R-2) in the City Council elections in Ward 2. New Britain’s Ward 2 elects two members of the […]
Community Service in Remembrance of Those Lost to Violence and Victims of Hurricanes
St. James Baptist Church will host a community service in remembrance of lives lost to senseless violence and the victims of recent hurricanes. The Community Service will be held on Thursday, October 19, 2017 at 6:00pm. Rev. John Walker will be the host pastor. The services are open to the public. St. James Baptist Church […]
Ward 1 City Council Candidates
The City Council election in New Britain’s Ward 1 is between two incumbent Republicans and two Democratic challengers. Democrats Veronica T. DeLandro and Molly McGuire are taking on Ald. Jamie Giantonio (R-1) and Ald. Wilfredo Pabon (R-1), two of the city’s longest-serving Council members. Ten of the fifteen members of the City Council are elected from […]
Candidate Debate on Education Issues Oct 5th
The New Britain Federation of Teachers, in collaboration with other city organizations, including the Opportunities Industrialization Center and the NAACP New Britain Branch, are hosting a candidate debate on education issues in the city. The debate will feature Democrat Merrill Gay and Republican Erin Stewart, candidates for Mayor, and candidates for Board of Education. The […]
Connecticut Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra Announces 2017-2018 Season
The Connecticut Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra has announced the performances for its 2017-2018 season. This season is the Orchestra’s twenty-first season, which it calls a season of “reincarnations.” “The name ‘Reincarnations’ to me implies change, the reincarnation of the style of the musical idea, going from Mozart to Schoenberg. It’s a reinvention of the Classical,” says Virtuosi’s founder […]
League of Women Voters Candidate Debate for Mayor and City Council Oct 14th
The League of Women Voters will hold its 2017 debate for the offices of Mayor and City Council on Saturday, October 14th. The event will take place at Trinity-On-Main at 69 Main Street. The debate is open to the public and will begin 1:00pm. The debate will feature Democratic and Republican candidates for city hall […]