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
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Watershed: New Britain’s 1989 Mayoral Campaign (Part 2)
The Municipal Election That Changed New Britain Politics For A Generation Introduction In 1989, Donald DeFronzo became New Britain's 34th Mayor ending the late William (Billy Mac) McNamara's six terms as the city's top elected official, a modern-day record not matched until last November when Mayor Erin Stewart won a sixth, two-year term. "During the … Continue reading Watershed: New Britain’s 1989 Mayoral Campaign (Part 2)
Attorney Geragosian Remembered As Passionate Defender, Advocate For Social Justice
Attorney Harold J. Geragosian, 94, whose "one-man general law office" served scores of New Britain clients and organizations from the 1950s to 2018, died on August 1. Long before the creation of Neighborhood Legal Services Attorney Geragosian's civil and criminal law office, located for many years on West Main Street, served public employees, churches, unions … Continue reading Attorney Geragosian Remembered As Passionate Defender, Advocate For Social Justice
Looking Ahead: Stanley Quarter Park Makeover, New Playground Take Shape For Spring
The early days of Spring require all of us to practice social distancing and avoid gatherings in public places in the effort to flatten the curve of the coronavirus pandemic. But there are things to look forward to with warm weather ahead including a visit to the city's parks when it is safe to do … Continue reading Looking Ahead: Stanley Quarter Park Makeover, New Playground Take Shape For Spring
Remembering Senator Joe Harper: “One Of A Kind”
By John McNamara Joe Harper, New Britain's former state senator and a local Democratic Party leader for a generation, died May 20th at the age of 69. Harper's public service -- mayoral aide, state representative, state senator -- is being remembered as "iconic" and legendary by former colleagues and state Capitol observers. Mark Pazniokas in … Continue reading Remembering Senator Joe Harper: “One Of A Kind”
Remembering Rev. King and 4/4/68 at MLK Park Monument
New Britain's Mary McLeod Bethune Club (MMBC) observed the anniversary of the assassination of the Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr. on April 5th -- a memorial event club members have organized for most of the 46 years since the civil rights leader was killed in Memphis on April 4, 1968. CCSU Anthropology Professor, Dr Evelyn … Continue reading Remembering Rev. King and 4/4/68 at MLK Park Monument
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