2025
Dr Peggy Lampkin Urges Support for Candyce Scott
By Dr Peggy Lampkin, I am pleased to endorse Candyce Scott in her role as Ward 3 Common Council representative, as she continues to strive for our city of New Britain in many important ways While these are still challenging times, we can still build prosperity and a good quality of life for ourselves and […]
Senator Lopes Named Legislator of the Year by Connecticut Water Works Association
State Sen Rick Lopes (D-6) has been given the Connecticut Water Works Association Legislator of the Year Award for the year, his office said, “in recognition of his advocacy on issues to protect the safety and quality of Connecticut’s water resources.” “I am honored to receive the Connecticut Water Works Association Legislator of the Year […]
CCSU Planetarium Hosting Free Shows on Dark Matter and Dark Energy
The CCSU Planetarium and Observatory is hosting a free shows on dark matter and dark energy. The Planetarium says, The most mysterious things in the Universe are those we cannot see. Join us as we explore Dark Matter and Dark Energy at two free public planetarium shows. The Planetarium has said, Doors to the planetarium […]
The Allen St. Neglect and Disinformation Continues. Meanwhile, Stewart & Saavedra Are Still $6M Short For The Allen St. Project! Our Taxpayers And Flooding, Sanitary Back-Up and Break Victims Deserve Better Than This!
Updated 10-26-25 Presentation #48: This updated record is being shared regarding the status of our neighborhood’s storm-sewer system and the City and State responses. Our concerns must be given the highest priority. The Allen St. Storm-Sewer System serves 177 acres of developed, congested, residential neighborhoods. Intense rainfall easily overwhelms this compromised, outdated and undersized storm-sewer […]
Community Events and Meetings in New Britain from Oct 27th to Nov 2nd
In New Britain, community meetings and events from today to Sunday, November 2, 2025 include
New Britain Legislators and Local Elected Officials to Host Community Meeting
Members of the New Britain legislative delegation and local leaders are planning to host a community meeting, “to discuss new state laws that took effect on October 1st, 2025, and what they mean for New Britain residents.” The meeting is to be hosted by Rep Dave DeFronzo (D-26), Rep Bobby Sanchez (D-25), the Council Majority […]
Reader Expresses Thanks to Rep Bobby Sanchez
Editor’s Note: The cover photo is a file photo by Dr Frank Gerratana and shows Rep Bobby Sanchez (D-25) and State Treasurer Erick Russell (D). Heartfelt Thanks to Representative Bobby Sanchez, We want to extend our sincere gratitude to Representative Bobby Sanchez and the New Britain Legislative Delegation for standing with the residents. Your recent […]
Join CT Voices’ Talk on Investing in Children
“Roadmap To Fully Fund Communities” at New Britain Library October 30th Connecticut Voices for Children, (CTVoices), a research-based advocacy organization, will host a community conversation on state fiscal policies and strategies for investing in children and families on Thursday, October 30th at the New Britain Public Library. The “community-led conversation on fiscal controls” will be held […]
Stop & Shop Increases Aid to State College Students Facing Increased Food Insecurity
The Stop & Shop grocery store chain has announced that has donated $200,000 to campus food pantries on state university and college campuses, including CCSU, a 23% increase, as the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities (CSCU) reports a 40% increase in student monthly visits to campus food pantries. “Across our colleges and universities, so many […]
Alderwoman Candyce Scott Promises to continue being a strong Voice for Ward 3
Alderwoman Candyce Scott (D-3), who was on the Board of Assessments and Appeals, is currently running for her second term for Ward 3. She has won multiple endorsements including:4Cs SEIU Local 1973, SEIU local 2001, SEIU 11199 Healthcare, SEIU Connecticut, AFT Connecticut, and Working Family Party. Alderwoman Scott is proud of her accomplishments on the […]