New Britain to Implement Traffic Enforcement Cameras Amid Statewide Concerns

Governor Lamont Calls For 30-Day Pause In Use of License Plate Readers Over Data Collection Concerns By John McNamara New Britain became the 18th community approved for use of traffic enforcement cameras on August 7th on the same day Governor Lamont called for a 30-day pause on their use primarily because of opposition to “flock” … Continue reading New Britain to Implement Traffic Enforcement Cameras Amid Statewide Concerns

Speeding/Traffic Concerns, School Funding Discussed at Mayor’s Listening Tour in Ward 4

Mayor Bobby Sanchez took his first-year listening tour to Ward 4 on June 27 where residents shared concerns on speeding, traffic enforcement, public safety and support for schools in a wide-ranging, two-hour discussion. The meeting held at Saint Francis Church Hall drew more than 30 persons with the mayor and other officials. Joining Sanchez were … Continue reading Speeding/Traffic Concerns, School Funding Discussed at Mayor’s Listening Tour in Ward 4

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

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