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

Fallen Soldiers of All Wars Remembered at Memorial Day Observances May 30th

By John McNamara NEW BRITAIN – Fallen soldiers of all wars were remembered on Friday, May 30th, with rifle salutes, the playing of taps and prayers at Memorial Day observances. Officials, honor guards, clergy and veterans visited 11 memorials and monuments for service men and women throughout the morning beginning at the General John Patterson … Continue reading Fallen Soldiers of All Wars Remembered at Memorial Day Observances May 30th

‘Literacy For Justice’ Program Remembers Rev. King At Memorial Wreath Laying

"The rights he dedicated his life to are under threat." By John McNamara A wintry mix outside forced the organizers of the memorial wreath laying for the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. inside on Saturday April 12th to mark the anniversary of the assassination of the civil rights leader on April 4, 1968. The "Literacy … Continue reading ‘Literacy For Justice’ Program Remembers Rev. King At Memorial Wreath Laying