15 October, 2025

Schools

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A Message to Students: Why the Beginning of the School Year Is the Best Time to Join New Things

The perfect time for students to join new sports and clubs is at the start of the school year. Joining activities early on can feel less intimidating because everyone is still adjusting. Students from all backgrounds get involved with school programs every year, so there’s less pressure to feel “behind.” The start of the year […]

NAACP

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‘Literacy for Justice’ Program Remembers Rev. King at Memorial Wreath Laying

“The rights he dedicated his life to are under threat” By John McNamara A wintry mix outside forced the organizers of the memorial wreath laying for the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. inside on Saturday April 12th to mark the anniversary of the assassination of the civil rights leader on April 4, 1968. The “Literacy […]

New Britain Racial Justice Coalition

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New Britain Racial Justice Coalition Condemns Mayor Stewart’s Veto of Education, Housing and Public Service

By the New Britain Racial Justice Coalition, The New Britain Racial Justice Coalition (NBRJC) strongly condemns Mayor Erin Stewart’s June 7 veto of the City Council’s amended FY 2025 budget, which prioritized long-overdue investments in education, housing, and public services. The veto reverses a budget that was shaped by extensive community input and advocacy. Over […]

Latest News and Opinion

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Absentee Ballots Available for City Elections – But Without Universal Mail-In Voting Supported by Voters

Absentee ballots are available for the upcoming city elections, but restrictions on who is allowed to vote by mail-in voting remain place, despite the fact that voters approved a constitutional amendment to allow universal absentee balloting. In 2024, Connecticut voters approved a constitutional amendment to remove past limits on voting by mail only to voters […]
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Allen St. Problem-Project: Mayor Stewart and Candidate Beloin-Saavedra Are Still $6M Short for the Allen St. Project. Our Taxpayers and Flooding, Sanitary Back-Up Victims Deserve Better Than This.

Updated 10-13-25 Presentation #47: This updated record is being shared regarding the status of our neighborhood’s storm-sewer-sanitary system and the City and State Responses. To: Our Neighborhood Flooding and Sanitary Back-Up VictimsConcerned Taxpayers and ResidentsCity and State Officials As we interact with our neighbors in Ward 4, we often hear the same question, “Why have […]

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Absentee Ballots Available for City Elections – But Without Universal Mail-In Voting Supported by Voters

Absentee ballots are available for the upcoming city elections, but restrictions on who is allowed to vote by mail-in voting remain place, despite the fact that voters approved a constitutional amendment to allow universal absentee balloting. In 2024, Connecticut voters approved a constitutional amendment to remove past limits on voting by mail only to voters […]

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Allen St. Problem-Project: Mayor Stewart and Candidate Beloin-Saavedra Are Still $6M Short for the Allen St. Project. Our Taxpayers and Flooding, Sanitary Back-Up Victims Deserve Better Than This.

Updated 10-13-25 Presentation #47: This updated record is being shared regarding the status of our neighborhood’s storm-sewer-sanitary system and the City and State Responses. To: Our Neighborhood Flooding and Sanitary Back-Up VictimsConcerned Taxpayers and ResidentsCity and State Officials As we interact with our neighbors in Ward 4, we often hear the same question, “Why have […]

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“Little Monsters Bash” Event for Kids Planned

New Britain Recreation is hosting a “Little Monster’s Bash” for “little ghosts and goblins age 3-8.” “The event will feature a Magic Show by the Amazing Andy, Arts and Crafts, trick or treat candy and light refreshments,” the city Recreation department says. “Participants are encouraged to dress up for the party and take part in […]

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Friends of the New Britain Public Library Hosting Fall Book Sale

Friends of the New Britain Public Library says they, “have been busy all summer preparing for the upcoming Fall Book Sale.” The annual Fall Book Sale is to be October 16, 2025 to October 18th, the organization says, adding, “admission is free except for the first hour and a half on Thursday.” Friends of the […]

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Allen St. Problem-Project: Mayor Stewart and Candidate Beloin-Saavedra Are Still $6M Short for the Allen St. Project. Our Taxpayers and Flooding Victims Deserve Better Than This!

Updated 10-7-25 Presentation #46: This updated record is being shared regarding the status of our neighborhood’s storm-sewer-sanitary system and the City and State Responses. To: Our Neighborhood Flooding and Sanitary Back-Up VictimsConcerned Taxpayers and ResidentsCity and State Officials So we are clear, the City of New Britain’s bond ratings are: Moody’s Positive, Fitch Positive, S&P […]

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Petitioning Candidate Tarsha Moore Announces Candidacy for Mayor

Petitioning candidate Tarsha Moore has announced that she is running for mayor in this year’s city elections. Moore said that, “I’m running because I believe New Britain deserves leadership that puts residents first—above party politics. Our city’s future depends on safer neighborhoods, stronger schools, and real opportunities for working families. I’m committed to building a […]

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Updated 10-5-25 Presentation #45: Allen St. Problem/Project: Mayor Stewart and Candidate Beloin-Saavedra are still $6M short for the Allen St. Project. Our Taxpayers Deserve Better Than This!

Updated 10-5-25 Presentation #45: This updated record is being shared regarding the status of our neighborhood’s storm-sewer-sanitary system and the City and State Responses. To: Our Neighborhood Flooding and Sanitary Back-Up VictimsConcerned Taxpayers and ResidentsCity and State Officials So we are clear, the City of New Britain’s bond ratings are; Moody’s Positive, Fitch Positive and […]

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Allen St. Problem/Project: Mayor Stewart and Candidate Beloin-Saavedra are still $6M short for the Allen St. Project. Our Taxpayers Deserve Better Than This!

Updated 10-3-25 Presentation #44: This updated record is being shared regarding the status of our neighborhood’s storm-sewer-sanitary system and the City and State Responses. To: Our Neighborhood Flooding and Sanitary Back-Up VictimsConcerned Taxpayers and ResidentsCity and State Officials So we are clear: Here is the excerpt from Mayor Stewart’s follow-up letter to State Reps. Napoli […]

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