LTE from Billy Mac: Don’t Trash Talk New Britain

In a letter to the Hartford Courant, former six-term Mayor William McNamara upbraids a wise-cracking reader who posted a not -so-nice put down of his city:Shame on The Courant for allowing a comedian from East Hampton to ridicule the city of New Britain. In the Caption Contest of June 3, the cartoon shows two people … Continue reading LTE from Billy Mac: Don’t Trash Talk New Britain

Partnership For Strong Communities’ June 15th Forum Focuses On Public Transit Benefits For City

"Developing Connecticut's Transit Future: Strategic Placemaking and Economic Opportunity" is the topic at a free forum to be held June 15th at The Lyceum in Hartford to begin at 8:30 a.m.The Partnership for Strong Communities is hosting this discussion of the potential benefits of public transit at a propitious time for New Britain. It'll raise … Continue reading Partnership For Strong Communities’ June 15th Forum Focuses On Public Transit Benefits For City

City Budget Hearing Today, 5/17, at Slade

The best opportunity for residents to weigh in on New Britain government spending will be today at 7 p.m. at the Louis P. Slade Middle School when the Common Council conducts a hearing before setting the budget for the year that begins on July 1.The Common Council's annual hearing on the municipal budget comes amid … Continue reading City Budget Hearing Today, 5/17, at Slade

Little Poland Festival April 29th

The Polonia Business Association, a Broad Street-based group, organized the first Little Poland Festival today. Businesses, restaurants and volunteer organizations participated. Mayor O'Brien and other officials cut the ribbon to kick off the event

Top Ten Tax Facts: The rich get……

Top Ten Tax FactsThe American Prospect and DEMOS share a top ten tax facts that show the folly of extending the Bush tax cuts and confirm the growing income gap in the United States.The Bush tax cuts added $1.7 trillion to the nation’s debt between 2001 and 2008, which is more than it would cost to send 25 million … Continue reading Top Ten Tax Facts: The rich get……

2013 Municipal Budget Reality: Paying For Stewart’s Fiscal Irresponsibility

Mayor Tim O'Brien delivered his first municipal budget proposal to the Common Council this week. To the surprise of critics who always tag O'Brien as one of the free-spending, tax-hiking liberals, the new mayor's efforts at budget balancing exceeded the usual austerity measures used to hold the line on taxes and keep essential services going.In … Continue reading 2013 Municipal Budget Reality: Paying For Stewart’s Fiscal Irresponsibility

Time for Dialogue: Superintendent Pick Will Meet With Community Groups In May Visit

New Britain Superintendent-in-waiting Kelt Cooper will visit New Britain next month to meet with school officials and others, including members of the Latino and African American communities.Leaders of those groups said a dialogue with Cooper is being planned for next month at last week's meeting of the Democratic Town Committee. The May visit comes in … Continue reading Time for Dialogue: Superintendent Pick Will Meet With Community Groups In May Visit

Lowering Municipal Health Insurance Premiums: New Britain Should Adopt Partnership Plan, Join State Pool

Energy in all its forms and health insurance are two of the most rapidly rising costs in most household budgets. Municipal government is no different. Lowering these two items in local government would be a tax stabilizer and would free up public dollars for schools, public safety and other essentials. In 2012 there is an option … Continue reading Lowering Municipal Health Insurance Premiums: New Britain Should Adopt Partnership Plan, Join State Pool

"Free" Trade and Job Loss: The Beat Goes On

From other words: By William A. CollinsMy good jobHas flown away;Lost it to N-A-F-T-A.After years of debate and delay, Congress finally passed those free-trade agreements with South Korea, Colombia, and Panama.There go 159,000 more jobs that we're likely to lose to Seoul after the Korean deal goes into effect on March 15, according to the Economic Policy Institute (EPI). … Continue reading "Free" Trade and Job Loss: The Beat Goes On

New Superintendent Search Missed Key, Controversial Information on Kelt Cooper

Kelt Cooper, the choice of the Board of Education (BOE) to lead New Britain schools, rose to the top of the finalist list based on a good educational resume, accomplishments with English Language Learners and extensive experience in diverse districts in Arizona and Texas. The winnowing process concluded after two days of interviews by advisory … Continue reading New Superintendent Search Missed Key, Controversial Information on Kelt Cooper