June 2021
2024 New Britain 4th of July Fireworks, “Great American Boom” Planned
New Britain’s widely attended July 4th “Great American Boom” fireworks display, celebrating Independence Day, is planned for the 2024 celebration. The 2024 Great American Boom fireworks event has been scheduled for Thursday, July 4, 2024. The event is to feature clowns, face painters, DJ dance party and, of course, fireworks. The fireworks, themselves, typically begin […]
Republicans Vote Down Increased School Funding
The City Council’s Republican majority voted down Council Democrats’ proposal to increase the city funding for New Britain’s schools.
Pride Flag To Be Raised to Honor LGBTQ+ Pride Month
New Britain Pride is encouraging residents to attend the upcoming Pride Flag Raising Ceremony beginning “Pride in the City” month.
Connecticut Theatre Company Returns With “Guys and Dolls”
New Britain’s Connecticut Theatre Company is returning to the stage after fourteen months with its production of Damon Runyon’s Guys and Dolls
Atty. Carrier Exits Democratic Contest for Probate Judge; Will Accept Republican Nomination
By John McNamara New Britain Attorney Michael Carrier has dropped out of the Democratic contest to replace longtime Judge of Probate Walter A. Clebowicz in a special election to be held on November 2nd, the same day that voters will go to the polls to elect Mayor, City Councillors and other candidates to municipal offices. […]
Atty. Carrier Exits Democratic Contest for Probate Judge; Will Accept Republican Nomination
By John McNamara New Britain Attorney Michael Carrier has dropped out of the Democratic contest to replace longtime Judge of Probate Walter A. Clebowicz in a special election to be held on November 2nd, the same day that voters will go to the polls to elect Mayor, City Councillors and other candidates to municipal offices. […]
Landlord Group’s “cage fight between Lamont & Zherka” remark stumps the press, brings apology to Governor
There’s No Mystery About Who Sam Zherka Is In New Britain By John McNamara West Hartford-based Connecticut Coalition of Property Owners (CCOPO) had to issue a quick apology on May 19th over its first version of a press release opposing an eviction moratorium and use of $400 million in federal pandemic aid to landlords and […]
Strong and Sims Among Those Who Criticize Stewart Fundraising Flyer
Democratic Mayoral candidate Alicia Hernandez Strong and Dr. Violet Jiménez Sims criticized a Republican Mayor Erin Stewart campaign flyer.