It’s Time For State To Address Stormwater Crisis In More Hard Hit Neighborhoods

State Aid Needed To Implement Allen Street Capital Improvements In New Britain By John McNamara The damage to homes and properties caused by intense rains has accelerated over the last two years in New Britain and other communities across Connecticut. Public stormwater and sewer systems built a century ago are routinely overwhelmed whenever a hard … Continue reading It’s Time For State To Address Stormwater Crisis In More Hard Hit Neighborhoods

Claims For Flooding Damages Spiked In 2023

City Starts "Courtesy" Response Service; Homeowner Flood Relief Is On Council Agenda By John McNamara More New Britain property owners are seeking compensation from the city for property damage caused by storm water flooding and sewage overflows, according to caseloads recorded by the city's Corporation Counsel in recent years. The Corporation Counsel "handles claims and … Continue reading Claims For Flooding Damages Spiked In 2023

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