January 2026
Activists Share Update for Neighbors on Allen Street Project
Updated 1-30-26 Presentation #50: This revised record shares the current status of our neighborhood’s storm, sewer, and water systems, along with responses from our City, State, and Federal Officials. Our concerns must be prioritized. To: Our Neighborhood Flooding, Sanitary Back-Up, and Break VictimsConcerned Taxpayers and ResidentsCity, State, and Federal Officials As Senator Blumenthal noted, we […]
Network Disruption Affects City – Officials Assure that Public Safety Services Remain Fully Operational
The office of New Britain Mayor Bobby Sanchez is assuring residents that, “New Britain’s Public Safety operations are functioning as they should and the City will continue to provide services,” after what city officials are calling, “a network disruption affecting certain City systems.” WFSB reported that the incident is, “a suspected cyber attack on City […]
Reader: Doomsday is Not Inevitable – We Can Change Course
By Joseph Wasserman On January 27th the doomsday clock was set to 85 second before midnight. As we see confrontations between nuclear armed nations escalate, we can act by calling on our Senators, Chris Murphy and Richard Blumenthal, to cosponsor S Res 323. S Res 323 calls for putting a halt and reversing the nuclear […]
Officials Provide Update On Allen Street Project to Upgrade Stormwater System
By John McNamara City officials have provided an update on plans and financing to complete the Allen Street project to replace an outmoded storm water and sewage system that causes neighborhood flooding during heavy rains and extensive damage to basements and property. Mayor Bobby Sanchez said Allen Street improvements have been the priority for his […]
Congresswoman Jahana Hayes Announces Federal “Casework on your Corner” in New Britain
Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (D-5), New Britain’s member of the US House of Representatives, has announced the addition of New Britain as a featured location for her “Casework on your Corner” outreach initiative. The program is scheduled to take place on Thursday, January 29, 2026. Members of the Congresswoman’s staff will be available to meet with […]
League of Women Voters Holding 2026 Annual Legislative Brunch
The League of Women Voters of the New Britain Area has announced it will host its 2026 Legislative Brunch on Saturday, January 31, 2026. According to the League, the event is scheduled for 10:00am in the Community Room of the New Britain Public Library, located at 20 High Street. The organization has invited state legislators […]
City Issues Snow Parking Ban Beginning Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 8:00pm; Ending 6:00pm 1/26/2026
Editor’s note (1/26/2026): The City of New Britain has announced that the parking ban is ending at 6:00pm today, January 26, 2026. The City says, The City of New Britain has announced: A parking ban has been ordered by Mayor Bobby Sanchez of New Britain in anticipation of the snow which has been forecasted. The […]
Rep Dave DeFronzo Announces 2026 Polish Day Celebration at the State Capitol to Be April 30th
State Rep Dave DeFronzo (D-26) has announced that the 2026 Polish Day Celebration at the State Capitol is planned for Thursday, April 30th in the North Lobby and South Grounds of the State Capitol. The event, Rep DeFronzo’s office says, “will feature music from Polish singing groups and the recognition of honorees who have made […]
CCSU to Host Blood Drive in Support of Maternal Health Awareness
Central Connecticut State University (CCSU) is preparing for its fourth annual campus-wide blood drive, an event university officials say is designed to address critical gaps in maternal healthcare. The drive, organized by the university’s Maternal Health Advocacy Club, will take place on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 from 10:00am to 3:30pm in the Student Center’s Alumni […]