City officials have provided an update on plans and financing to complete the Allen Street project to replace an outmoded storm water and sewage system that causes neighborhood flooding during heavy rains and extensive damage to basements and property. Mayor Bobby Sanchez said Allen Street improvements have been the priority for his office and the … Continue reading Officials Provide Update On Allen Street Project to Upgrade Stormwater System
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City Audit for FY 2025 Finalized on Time
Independent auditors delivered New Britain's financial statements for the year ending June 30, 2025 to city officials and the state Office of Policy and Management ahead of a December 31st deadline after several years of the reports being filed late. Material weaknesses and noncompliance found in prior years have been corrected, according to the CliftonLarsonAllen … Continue reading City Audit for FY 2025 Finalized on Time
Iris Sanchez sworn in as State Rep for New Britain’s 25th District
State Rep. Iris Sanchez (D-25) and family with House Speaker Matt Ritter . The swearing-in ceremony occurred in the House Chamber on Tuesday, January 13th. The 2026 Legislative Session is set to begin on February 4th, 2026. Rep. Sanchez, a multi-term member of the New Britain Common Council from Ward 3, resigned her Council … Continue reading Iris Sanchez sworn in as State Rep for New Britain’s 25th District
Task Force Hearing On Traffic Cameras Scheduled For Thursday, Jan. 15th
by John McNamara The City of New Britain will take the next step in selecting locations for speed enforcement traffic cameras at a January 15th public hearing of the Vision Zero Task Force. A Vision Zero public hearing is set for Thursday, Jan. 15th, at 6:30 p.m. at the New Britain Police Department Community Room, … Continue reading Task Force Hearing On Traffic Cameras Scheduled For Thursday, Jan. 15th
Rev. Dr. Crabtree, a Founder of Prudence Crandall Center, Honored With CCAG Award Named For Laddie Michalowski
Citizen Action Group Recognizes Third Act Leader; Celebrates 20 Years of Citizen Elections Program By John McNamara The Connecticut Citizen Action Group honored the Rev. Dr. Davida Foy Crabtree on December 4 at its awards and campaign finance reform anniversary celebration in West Hartford. Rev. Dr. Crabtree, a United Church of Christ (UCC) minister, received … Continue reading Rev. Dr. Crabtree, a Founder of Prudence Crandall Center, Honored With CCAG Award Named For Laddie Michalowski
New Britain Prof Pens Book On Eastern European Roots
Dr. Lisa Wisniewski's Book Shares Oral Histories from Communities in Connecticut and Massachusetts So Migrants' Culture and Heritage Will Not Be "Forgotten" By John McNamara The migration of Eastern Europeans to New Britain and other U.S. destinations after World War II is a story Professor Lisa Wisniewski, PhD, has wanted to tell from the beginning … Continue reading New Britain Prof Pens Book On Eastern European Roots
Join CT Voices’ Talk on Investing in Children
"Roadmap To Fully Fund Communities" at NB Library October 30th Connecticut Voices for Children,(CTVoices), a research-based advocacy organization, will host a community conversation on state fiscal policies and strategies for investing in children and families on Thursday, October 30th at the New Britain Public Library. The "community-led conversation on fiscal controls" will be held at … Continue reading Join CT Voices’ Talk on Investing in Children
Interfaith Group Addresses Council on “Due Process” Rights for Immigrants
Clergy and members of the New Britain Area Interfaith Conference (NewBAIC) attended the July 9th New Britain Common Council meeting to share their concerns about the Trump administration’s treatment of immigrants and actions by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) that are not in accordance with “due process under the law.” Rev. Dr. Jonathon D. … Continue reading Interfaith Group Addresses Council on “Due Process” Rights for Immigrants
How Mamdani’s Message Trumped The Establishment In NYC Primary
Back To the Future: "Affordability" Wins On The Lower East Side and Elsewhere by John McNamara Down on the Lower East Side of Manhattan on Grand Street the words of Sidney Hillman are inscribed in stone outside the coop complex named for the legendary labor leader. “We want a better America," the quote goes, “an … Continue reading How Mamdani’s Message Trumped The Establishment In NYC Primary
Traffic Safety Plan Will Include Roundabouts, Camera Enforcement Options
Final Plan and Recommendations To Be Released June 25 By John McNamara A final report of the city's Vision Zero Task Force is expected to be released on June 25th with recommendations to reduce vehicular and pedestrian accidents throughout the city. The Common Council took the first step of the Vision Zero initiative last December … Continue reading Traffic Safety Plan Will Include Roundabouts, Camera Enforcement Options
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