June 21, 2016
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A Poetry Movement in New Britain
By Geoff Elterich Staff Writer Michael “Chief” Peterson, New Britain’s poet laureate and dean of students at New Britain High School, is determined to start a poetry movement in the city. On Friday, June 24th, starting at 8 p.m., Chief will bring his show, Expressions, to New Britain’s Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 511 […]
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Smalley Academy Renovation Cost Jumps To $53m; Public Hearing Wednesday, June 22, At Council Committee
By John McNamera Contributing Columnist What’s behind a $53 million price tag for renovations to Smalley Academy, a K-5 elementary school near downtown and North-Oak Streets? That question should be on the minds of the Common Council after initial estimates by school officials were closer to $30 million last year. The earlier estimate by school […]