Downtown New Britain is no longer a "downtown," if that word means anything. But if it's no longer the city's commercial or business center, then what is it?from NBBlogsThe revitalization of downtown New Britain was not much of an issue during the 2007 municipal campaign. The welcome news of Carvel Corporation's move to the long … Continue reading Downtown’s Future: A Place To Live Within Walking Distance of Public Transit
Celebrating The Life of Tony Norris: December 9th At Marchegian Hall
This is also the town I grew up in. It’s my community, so I appreciate doing something here. This community has given a lot to me, so I am giving something back. That’s a lot. Not many people get that much satisfaction out of their job. I feel I’m really honored that I get that … Continue reading Celebrating The Life of Tony Norris: December 9th At Marchegian Hall
Courant Turns Blind Eye To Mayor’s Real Indiscretions
Last week The Hartford Courant editorial board found another way to endorse Tim Stewart by defending some foul-mouthed language of the incumbent in a call to a dispatcher during 2005 flooding. The call, widely circulated in a You Tube posting, drew considerable press coverage. "The most appalling thing about this episode is that New Britain's … Continue reading Courant Turns Blind Eye To Mayor’s Real Indiscretions
Letters, Secret Agreement Reveal Stewart’s Doublespeak on Tilcon Deal
An exchange of August letters and documents between the administration of Mayor Tim Stewart (R-New Britain) and the state Department of Public Health shows that Stewart deliberately misled residents and other public officials in an effort to gain quick approval for a controversial deal giving Tilcon Connecticut, Inc. 131 acres of watershed land for its … Continue reading Letters, Secret Agreement Reveal Stewart’s Doublespeak on Tilcon Deal
Iraq On $330 Million A Day: Cong. Murphy Responds To Bush Plan To Stay The Course
NEW BRITAIN, CT (September 13) Two hours before President Bush layed out a vague, stay the course policy on Iraq from the Oval Office, Cong. Chris Murphy (D-5) made his strongest statements yet on why U.S. policy is on a disastrous course, and why he favors a "precipitous withdrawal" with a firm date.Speaking at New … Continue reading Iraq On $330 Million A Day: Cong. Murphy Responds To Bush Plan To Stay The Course
Hartford High School Plan Is Instructional For New Britain
In his earliest days as Hartford School Superintendent, Steven J. Adamoski was critical of the $100+ million investment that had been made in Hartford Public High School. The makeover kept the facility a big-box, comprehensive high school with too many students in one place.One of the nation's oldest secondary schools, Hartford Public has faced years … Continue reading Hartford High School Plan Is Instructional For New Britain
An Energy Broker Comes To Town: City Considers 5-Year Deal With World Energy
The days of your good, old, regulated electric light company are over.That was abundantly clear at an August 16th meeting of the New Britain Common Council's consolidated committee. City councillors heard officials of Worcester, MA-based World Energy Solutions explain how they can lower energy costs for the city by being an "honest broker" in a … Continue reading An Energy Broker Comes To Town: City Considers 5-Year Deal With World Energy
Legislators Will Seek Immediate Repeal of Law Allowing Watershed Lease To Tilcon
New Britain's Democratic legislators are expected to move quickly to repeal a recently enacted law sought by Mayor Timothy Stewart to allow the lease of watershed to Tilcon, Inc. for its quarry operations on the New Britain-Plainville border.At issue is Public Act 07-244 signed into law by Gov. Rell in July that allows the city … Continue reading Legislators Will Seek Immediate Repeal of Law Allowing Watershed Lease To Tilcon
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 party … Continue reading New Britain Democrats Choose Candidates
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
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