New Pavements Scheduled for 23 Streets This Summer

Roadwork Begins June 22 Using State Local Capital Improvement Funds All or portions of 23 streets in the city have been selected for the 2026 re-paving program this summer by the Department of Public Works. Ward 4 streets selected for milling and new pavements include Governor Street, McKinley Drive, Eastwick Court and Eastwick Road. The … Continue reading New Pavements Scheduled for 23 Streets This Summer

Farmington Commission Hears Public Opposition to Travel Center Near Batterson Park and Slater Rd. Neighborhood

A Fourth Hearing Will Be Held on June 3 By John McNamara NBpoliticus.com FARMINGTON - The Inland Wetlands and Environment Commission heard residents from Farmington and New Britain on May 20th strongly oppose an application to build a Travel Center and a gas/diesel fueling station on the town line near Interstate 84 off ramps. In … Continue reading Farmington Commission Hears Public Opposition to Travel Center Near Batterson Park and Slater Rd. Neighborhood

NB News Briefs: Democrats Discuss New Absentee Vote Law…Council Hikes Fines for Blight, Code Violations…School District Recognizes Faculty, Staff at Annual Awards Ceremony

by John McNamara - NBpoliticus.com State Representative Matt Blumenthal on "No Excuse" Absentee Voting: "We Have Finally Caught Up with the Rest of Nation" State Rep. Matt Blumenthal (D-147), Co-Chair of the Government Administration and Elections (GAE), says Connecticut's newly adopted election law allowing "no excuse" absentee voting and other provisions will promote more participation … Continue reading NB News Briefs: Democrats Discuss New Absentee Vote Law…Council Hikes Fines for Blight, Code Violations…School District Recognizes Faculty, Staff at Annual Awards Ceremony

Common Council to Review Budget with Department Heads; May 15 is Deadline to Apply for Elderly Tax Relief

The Common Council will hold three meetings (May 5,6,7) to review the Mayor’s proposed budget for the July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027. City departments under the jurisdiction of the Planning, Zoning and Housing Committee (PZH) will be reviewed Tuesday, May 5. The Administration, Finance, Law and Public Services Committee (AFLPS) will continue the review on … Continue reading Common Council to Review Budget with Department Heads; May 15 is Deadline to Apply for Elderly Tax Relief