Month: May 2026

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