Category: city government

Zherka Arrest A Reminder Of Yellow Journalism And Dark Money In 2013 City Campaign

The arrest and jailing of former Farmington Hills Apartment Complex owner Sam Zherka earlier this month  was a fresh reminder of the collusion between and among New Britain Republicans, the New Britain City Journal and a small group of out-of-town landlords throughout  2013. Zherka faces a long indictment for alleged bank loan fraud, income tax … Continue reading Zherka Arrest A Reminder Of Yellow Journalism And Dark Money In 2013 City Campaign

Council Committee To Hear Move To Weaken Anti-Blight Ordinance, Proposal To Increase Senior Tax Relief

By John McNamara Housing and taxes are usually topics as hot as this week's weather and both are on the agenda of the Common Council's Committee on Administration, Finance and  Law at 7 p.m. today at a City Hall public hearing and meeting. Four Republican aldermen have proposed changes to the city's anti-blight ordinance that … Continue reading Council Committee To Hear Move To Weaken Anti-Blight Ordinance, Proposal To Increase Senior Tax Relief

New Britain Democrats Choose Candidates

The Democratic Town Committee (DTC) met July 24th to endorse its candidates for municipal offices. An estimated 130 persons, including 42 Town Committee members, attended the endorsement session held at the La Quinta Inn reception room on Columbus Boulevard. A five-member nominating committee issued a report with recommendations, information about all candidates and a 3-page … Continue reading New Britain Democrats Choose Candidates