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Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Honored in 53rd Memorial Celebration
Dr. Valerie Ruby Ingram recalled many of New Britain’s great African-American leaders and the “holy ground” of the old Hartford Avenue…
Democrats Object to Stewart Flat-Funding Schools Again
Democrats waging or weighing a campaign for Mayor are concerned about Republican Mayor Erin Stewart’s decision to flat fund schools again.
Stewart Budgets Cut $9 Million From Schools, Adjusting for Inflation
Republican Mayor Erin Stewart’s budget for the upcoming year once again flat-funds city operating funds for New Britain schools.
Exploring Run for Mayor, DeLandro Announces $45,000 in Fundraising
Democrat Veronica T. DeLandro has announced that she has raised $45,000 in contributions as she weighs a campaign for Mayor of New Britain.
Meeting to Consider $7 Million Apparent Debt Refinancing Cancelled
After a New Britain Progressive article, a city meeting on borrowing $7 million to refinance existing city bonding has been cancelled.
DeLandro Continuing Vaccination Information Canvassing
Democrat Veronica DeLandro, who is exploring a run for Mayor, is continuing efforts to spread the word about COVID-19 vaccination.
Rep. Bobby Sanchez Officially Running for Mayor
Democratic Rep. Bobby Sanchez (D-25) has made it official – announcing that he is running to be the next Mayor of New Britain.
Council to Consider $7 Million Apparent Debt Refinancing
A City Council committee is to consider a proposal, apparently to borrow $7 million to refinance existing city bonding.
Lamont Providing Free Summer Weekend Bus Service
Gov. Ned Lamont (D-CT) has announced that he has directed that CTtransit busses be free on weekends this summer to help in economic recovery.
Mayoral Hopefuls Nearing Critical Fundraising Deadline
New Britain’s field of at least four declared and potential candidates for Mayor are nearing the critical March 31st fundraising deadline.