06 March, 2026
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Letter To Bobby Sanchez Regarding Recent Election Results And The Allen St Project

Dear Mayor Sanchez, Our 1st chance to connect with you after the election. It’s been a busy time for all: Congratulations! You and your team are excellent! Your years of service, name recognition and a methodical, realistic campaign made it happen. Your volunteers are awesome. Special thanks go to Chris Anderson, Tim O’Brien, Mike Waller […]

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Sen Lopes Praises Approval of Legislation Countering Trump Cuts, Creating Housing and Opposing ICE Abuses

Sen Rick Lopes (D-6) applauded final approval of state legislation to protect Connecticut residents from budget cuts made by Republican President Donald Trump and Republicans in Congress, legislation to extend protection to Connecticut residents from ICE abductions at courthouses and legislation to build more housing in the state. Editor’s note: The cover photo is by […]

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Candyce Scott’s Gorgy By Candy Democratic Fashion Show

On October 11th, 2025, Candyce Scott hosted her Gorgy By Candy Fashion Show event at 114 West Main St in the New Britain office building. Candyce Scott, a fashion designer, author, therapist, and Democratic Party candidate, brought together creativity and diversity to create a powerful democratic fashion show.ย  This event was the first-ever fashion show […]

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Mayor Bobby Sanchez Takes Office, Announces Initiatives and Transition Team

Gov Lamont and Sen Blumenthal Speak in Ceremonies for New Mayor New Britain Mayor Bobby Sanchez (D) officially took office today – sworn in today at the New Britain High School Auditorium as the 41st Mayor of the City – and announced his goals and plans for beginning his administration. Along with Mayor Sanchez, the […]

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Time to open and revisit the New Britain City Charter

On the New Britain November 8, 2022, election ballot appeared the following Charter Question 2: โ€œSHALL THE REMAINDER OF THE CHANGES TO THE CITY CHARTER, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE CHARTER REVISION COMMISSIOIN BE APPROVED?โ€ The problem was that most voters did not know what changes the Revision Commission proposed. Most thought there were probably minor […]

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New Britain Honors Its Veterans

New Britain honored its veterans in the annual observance of Veterans Day, with dignitaries and other community members joining with area veterans to honor their sacrifices and to especially honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice for the country. It has always been important to the people of New Britain to remember, honor and thank […]

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Mayor-Elect Bobby Sanchez to be Inaugurated Next Wednesday

Other Newly Elected City Officials to be Sworn-In Mayor-Elect Bobby Sanchez (D) is to be inaugurated and begin serving as New Britain’s Mayor on Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 12:00pm. Editor’s note: The cover photo is by Dr Frank Gerratana. Newly elected city officials will be officially sworn-in at the ceremony, including Mayor-Elect Sanchez, members […]