Month: March 2025

Former Alderman Adam Platosz’ Life of Service To City And Community

Funeral services for Former City Alderman Adam Platosz, who died March 12th at the age of 73, drew hundreds of individuals who came to mourn the passing of a public servant and a loyal and generous friend and leader in the city's Ukrainian American community. Platosz, a longtime member of the Democratic Town Committee, served … Continue reading Former Alderman Adam Platosz’ Life of Service To City And Community

Legislation Calls For Clear Language On Charter Referendums

GAE Committee Favors "Precise" Wording On Ballot Questions The Legislature's Government Administration and Elections Committee (GAE) has acted favorably on a bill that will "establish certain minimum requirements for presenting charter or home rule ordinance amendment ballot questions to voters.'" House Bill 7125, introduced by State Representative Gary Turco (D-27) and supported by New Britain's … Continue reading Legislation Calls For Clear Language On Charter Referendums

Making the New Britain Public Library A “Library of Human Connection”

Director Sjöberg Shares Plans To Build Infrastructure For Reading In New Britain by John McNamara Walk into the New Britain Public Library (NBPL) on High Street these days and you will notice physical changes to the main floor. The circulation and reference desks have been merged into one. The main floor's makeover will include five … Continue reading Making the New Britain Public Library A “Library of Human Connection”