Finding A Common Thread Of Racial and Social Justice In 1988 and 2024 By John McNamara The 2024 Democratic National Convention (DNC) that nominated Kamala Harris for President last week brought many comparisons to conventions past. Not many delegates, however, were looking back. Delays in getting to the convention on chartered busses and through TSA-type … Continue reading A Tale Of Two Democratic Conventions
It’s A Unanimous CT Roll Call For Harris In Virtual Pre-Convention Nomination Vote
Online nomination stems from Republican obstruction over ballot access in Ohio "So I’ve decided the best way forward is to pass the torch to a new generation. That’s the best way to unite our nation. I know there is a time and a place for long years of experience in public life, but there’s also … Continue reading It’s A Unanimous CT Roll Call For Harris In Virtual Pre-Convention Nomination Vote
CCAG Conducts Climate Change Survey
Residents Share Views At New Britain's Main Street Market On Renewable Energy Vs. Fossil Fuels Interns from Connecticut Citizen Action Group are taking in the views of Greater New Britain residents this summer on "how climate change and energy companies are impacting their lives." CCAG is conducting on the street surveys asking "Are you concerned … Continue reading CCAG Conducts Climate Change Survey
Mayor’s Mill Rate Increase Will Hike Taxes An Average Of $204 On Single Family Homes
Republicans Falsely Claim A $44 Increase After Double Digit Increases This Year; State Stabilization Funds Added $10 Million To City Revenue For Fiscal Year 2025 By John McNamara The dust is settling on the making of the 2024-2025 municipal budget for the Stewart Administration and the closely-divided Common Council of eight Democrats and seven Republicans. … Continue reading Mayor’s Mill Rate Increase Will Hike Taxes An Average Of $204 On Single Family Homes
New Fed Money Helps Friendship Center Enhance Shelter Building On Arch Street
A $1 million federal grant to New Britain's Friendship Center (FSC) on Arch Street will support expansion of the facility, including the installation of private restrooms and other capital and maintenance improvements. U.S. Rep. Jahana Hayes (D-5) and FSC Executive Director Caitlin Rose announced the new funding on April 3rd which stems from approval of … Continue reading New Fed Money Helps Friendship Center Enhance Shelter Building On Arch Street
Federal Earmarks Bring New Funds For Housing, Emergency Shelter And Sewer System
by John McNamara New Britain is the beneficiary of specially appropriated federal funds to address needs for the unhoused, affordable housing development and a deteriorating storm water and sewer system under the recently adopted Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2024. Funded with $2,134,752 are three projects for two nonprofit agencies and municipal government submitted by U.S. … Continue reading Federal Earmarks Bring New Funds For Housing, Emergency Shelter And Sewer System
“Precise” Wording Requirement On City Charter Referendums Introduced For A Second Year
New Britain Lawmakers, LWV Members Back "Fair" Ballot Legislation By John McNamara Legislation to ensure specific wording on local referendum questions has been proposed for a second year at the Connecticut General Assembly's Government Administration and Elections Committee (GAE). The GAE Committee will consider House Bill 5494 that would establish "standards" for city charter amendment … Continue reading “Precise” Wording Requirement On City Charter Referendums Introduced For A Second Year
CCSU Journalism Students Cover Local Government In Spring Semester Class
Minimum Wage Increase, Economic Issues Are News Gathering Topics In JRN 336 By John McNamara Journalism students in the newswriting & reporting II class at Central Connecticut State University are on the government and public policy beat in the Spring semester of 2024. They are gathering information, interviewing local officials, attending a New Britain Common … Continue reading CCSU Journalism Students Cover Local Government In Spring Semester Class
California Congresswoman and New Britain Native Anna Eshoo To Retire At End Of Term
1960 NBHS Graduate Grew Up In City's Armenian and Assyrian Communities U.S. Representative Anna Eshoo (CA-16) a member of Congress representing California’s “Silicon Valley” and a close friend of House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi (CA-11), is retiring at the end of this term after serving more than 30 years in the House of Representatives. Rep. … Continue reading California Congresswoman and New Britain Native Anna Eshoo To Retire At End Of Term
Watershed: New Britain’s 1989 Mayoral Campaign (Part 3)
The Municipal Campaign 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 3)
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