GAE Committee Favors "Precise" Wording On Ballot Questions The Legislature's Government Administration and Elections Committee (GAE) has acted favorably on a bill that will "establish certain minimum requirements for presenting charter or home rule ordinance amendment ballot questions to voters.'" House Bill 7125, introduced by State Representative Gary Turco (D-27) and supported by New Britain's … Continue reading Legislation Calls For Clear Language On Charter Referendums
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Vision Zero Task Force Sets Goals to Reduce Traffic Fatalities
Safety Plan Can Lead to Federal Implementation Grants By John McNamara NEW BRITAIN - The Common Council approved a resolution on December 11th setting long-range goals to "reduce fatal and serious injury crashes by 50% by 2035 and to reach 'Vision Zero' by 2045." A Vision Zero Task Force, announced by Mayor Stewart last May, … Continue reading Vision Zero Task Force Sets Goals to Reduce Traffic Fatalities
Claims For Flooding Damages Spiked In 2023
City Starts "Courtesy" Response Service; Homeowner Flood Relief Is On Council Agenda By John McNamara More New Britain property owners are seeking compensation from the city for property damage caused by storm water flooding and sewage overflows, according to caseloads recorded by the city's Corporation Counsel in recent years. The Corporation Counsel "handles claims and … Continue reading Claims For Flooding Damages Spiked In 2023
NBPD Publishes Arrest Log Online After FOI Flap
A July controversy over the City's and New Britain Police's denying access to arrest logs to the New Britain Herald without formal Freedom of Information requests has led to the New Britain Police Department (NBPD) posting a weekly arrest log online at https://pd.newbritainct.gov/safety-prevention/police-blotter. The link shows arrests made in the city for one week -- … Continue reading NBPD Publishes Arrest Log Online After FOI Flap
New Britain Charter Question Sparks Legislation To Ensure “Clarity” On Local Ballot Referendums
Local, State League of Women Voters (LWV) Back Election Law Change Legislation to ensure specific wording on local referendum questions has been proposed by New Britain lawmakers in the 2023 Connecticut General Assembly. Proposed Bill 862 "to increase the clarity and simplicity of the language presented to voters in municipal referendum questions" will be considered … Continue reading New Britain Charter Question Sparks Legislation To Ensure “Clarity” On Local Ballot Referendums
Taking Sides on Charter Revision In New Britain
Mayor, Yes Committee To Hold "Education Session" Tuesday, October 18 at City Hall by John McNamara The Yes on Charter Revision Referendum Committee will hold an "educational session" on October 18th featuring members of the charter commission to promote passage of amendments that have far-reaching implications as to how city government will be governed. Tuesday's … Continue reading Taking Sides on Charter Revision In New Britain
The Day After: Should fireworks be free or come with a fee?
The 4th of July Show Tab This Year Was $60K and $10 A Car Load By John McNamara No one can deny that fireworks on the Fourth of July brings a community together. It is America's birthday tradition that can awe and delight children or the child in all of us. And after 15 months … Continue reading The Day After: Should fireworks be free or come with a fee?
Republican Candidate For 26th District Stirred Social Media Controversy in 2015
"Racially Divisive" Posts Sunk Ceglarz' Council Candidacy In The '15 Municipal By John McNamara The New Britain Republican Town Committee's (NBRTC) slate of legislative candidates for the November 3rd Election includes a nominee who stirred controversy in 2015 that forced his withdrawal from the Councillor-At-Large race that year. Piotr (Peter) Ceglarz, a member of the … Continue reading Republican Candidate For 26th District Stirred Social Media Controversy in 2015
Under the Cover of Covid: Four Democratic Councillors Excluded From July Meeting
Mayor Pulls Plug On Remote Access For Common Council Members By John McNamara Four Democratic City Councillors, expecting teleconference access because of the state-mandated COVID 19 social distancing order for public meetings, were shut out of participating and voting at the July 8th Common Council meeting. At Large Alderman Richard Reyes, Ward 2 Alderperson Colin … Continue reading Under the Cover of Covid: Four Democratic Councillors Excluded From July Meeting
Four Ways to Fight Racism in Your Town
Commentary courtesy of Otherwords.org Spontaneous, peaceful protests have been occurring in New Britain over the murder of George Floyd and systemic police violence. A rare 15 to 0 Common Council vote declared "racism is a public health crisis." The movement is ramping up the pressure for a Civilian Review Board and changes in city government … Continue reading Four Ways to Fight Racism in Your Town
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