19 May, 2026
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New Britain Racial Justice Coalition

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Racial Justice Coalition Questions Sanchez Budget Proposal

By the New Britain Racial Justice Coalition, The New Britain Racial Justice Coalition (NBRJC) is raising serious concerns about Mayor Bobby Sanchezโ€™s proposed FY27 budget, stating clearly that it reduces overall education funding while failing to meaningfully invest in libraries and community services. Despite public claims of increased support for schools, the full budget shows […]

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Connecticut Honors New Britain Mentor and Parent

Community Announcement by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Connecticut Big Brothers Big Sisters of Connecticut (BBBSCT) honored two New Britain residents during its annual Big Night celebration this Saturday, recognizing Big Sister Alex Steel as the 2026 Big of the Year and Jessica Mercado as the 2026 Parent Partner of the Year. Both were celebrated […]

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Stewart Suspends Governor Campaign After Investigation Report Says She Misused City Funds

An independent investigation has concluded that former New Britain Mayor Erin Stewart (R) engaged in a pattern of behavior that violated public trust by misusing her city-issued credit card for personal, family, and campaign expenses. In the wake of the report’s findings, Stewart has suspended her campaign for Governor of Connecticut, while current Mayor Bobby […]

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New Britain Doลผynki Festival Returning to Broad Street for 2025 Celebration

The 2025 New Britain Doลผynki Festival, the traditional Polish harvest festival is being planned, and organizers say that the celebration is, “back on Broad Street after 30 years” – returning to New Britainโ€™s vibrant Broad Street โ€œLittle Polandโ€ neighborhood. “The New Britain Dozynki (Polish Harvest Festival) is coming back to Broad Street and Little Poland!” […]

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State Bond Commission Allocates $2 Million Toward Allen Street Drainage Project

Last Friday, the State Bond Commission allocated $2 million toward the $13.9 million Allen Street Drainage Improvements and Reconstruction Project. The project is to alleviate mounting concerns about flooding caused by drainage infrastructure in need of improvements affecting the neighborhood between Allen Street and Roxbury Road near CCSU neighborhood. That neighborhood has been facing serious problems […]

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Mayor Stewart Comes Up Short Again. Presentation #38

All of our recent flooding updates and narratives with photos, video interviews, documents, etc. are published on-line in theย New Britain Progressiveโ€™s โ€œFlooding Seriesโ€. Listen to and view our City Council Presentations on the City Web-Siteโ€ฆ Go to newbritainct.gov. Click on government, common council, videos. In December 2023, Mayor Stewart advised us to feel free to […]

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McNamara, Seeking Second Term, Announces Priorities

In a press statement, endorsed Democratic candidate for City Council in Ward 4, Ald John McNamara (D-4) has announced that his, “key priorities for city government over the next two years include affordable housing and fair taxes, neighborhood flood relief, equitable funding for schools and safer streets.” Ald McNamara is running for his second term […]

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CT People’s Survival Programs Hosting Summer of Solidarity Back to School Resource Days

The CT People’s Survival Programs is hosting Summer of Solidarity Back to School Resource Days at two New Britain parks, ahead of the 2025-26 school year. “Join us for two back-to-school events in New Britain!” the community organization says. “Both events are free and open to the public.” The “Back-to-School Resource Day – Osgood Park” […]

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State Legislators Announce $6 Million to Improve John Downey Drive

Members of the New Britain state legislative delegation, Sen Rick Lopes (D-6), Rep Dave DeFronzo (D-26) and Rep Gary Turco (D-27) have announced $6.4 million in state funding for John Downey Drive corridor. “These upgrades will improve accessibility for both vehicles and pedestrians,” said Sen Lopes, about the funding, awarded through the Local Transportation Improvement […]

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Democratic and Republican Parties Endorse Candidates for 2025

The Democratic and Republican parties have endorsed candidates for the 2025 election in meetings of their respective town committees last week. The endorsed candidates for the two major parties are: If the endorsed candidates are not challenged for the nomination of their parties, they become the nominated candidates for the offices they are seeking. At […]