News
Proposal for HUD Funds Reports
A proposal introduced in the City Council would require the city Department of Community Development to report to the Council on the city use of HUD funds.
City at Bottom of Schools Funding and Test Scores
With academic success of students apparently affected by the level of local schools funding, New Britain is in the position of being at the bottom of both.
Proposal Would Make City Responsible for Sidewalk Repair
A new City Council proposal would move a costly responsibility for sidewalk repairs from homeowners and other property owners to the city.
Meetings Planned to Discuss City Budget
With Republican Mayor Erin Stewart’s City Budget in front of the City Council, an education forum is the first of several meetings to discuss the plan.
Brooks Calls Porcher “The Real Deal”
Calling Democratic mayoral candidate Christopher Porcher, “the real deal,” Mr. Alton Brooks called on the New Britain community to rally to support him.
Council Calls Special Meeting for School Funding Forum
Ald. Eva Magnuszewski (D-AL), the City Council President, has called the Council into a special meeting to participate in a school funding forum.
Council Leaders Urge Public to Attend Hearing
City Council leaders are encouraging city residents to attend the public hearing that it is holding on Republican Mayor Erin Stewart’s budget plan.
Elena Trueworthy to Lead State Head Start Office
Gov. Ned Lamont has announced that he has appointed New Britain community activist Elena Trueworthy as to lead the state’s Head Start Collaboration Office.
North-Oak NRZ Holds Neighborhood Walk-Through
The North-Oak NRZ conducted a springtime neighborhood survey to identify neighborhood concerns and view progress from their previous efforts.
City Budget Hearing Scheduled
The City Council has announced the date for the hearing that will be held for the public to comment on Republican Mayor Erin Stewart’s city budget plan.