2026
Task Force Hearing on Traffic Cameras To Be Held Thursday, Jan. 15th
by John McNamara The City of New Britain will take the next step in selecting locations for speed enforcement traffic cameras at a January 15th public hearing of the Vision Zero Task Force. A Vision Zero public hearing is set for Thursday, Jan. 15th, at 6:30 p.m. at the New Britain Police Department Community Room, […]
Community Budget Forum Planned on New Britain School District Budget Proposal
The Consolidated School District of New Britain is inviting the public to a Community Budget Forum on the school system’s budget for the upcoming 2026-2027 budget year. “Join Superintendent Dr. Tony Gasper for a presentation and community conversation about how the proposed budget supports student needs and district priorities,” the school district says, The Community […]
Hungerford Nature Center Hosting WinterFest 2026
Hungerford Nature Center has announced that it is hosting its upcoming 2026 Winterfest. The Center says, Bundle up and join us for Winter Fest at Hungerford Nature Center ⛄🌲 Explore our trails, meet our animal ambassadors, and enjoy simple, hands-on activities that bring our winter to life. Your registration supports our mission to connect families […]
Iris Sanchez Wins Special Election to Become New Britain’s Newest State Legislator
Editor’s note: The cover photo is by Dr Frank Gerratana on Veterans Day. City Council member, Ald Iris Noemi Sanchez (D-3) was overwhelmingly elected in the special election in the 25th State Assembly district, to become New Britain’s newest state legislator. Sanchez appears to have won, unofficially, 354 to 180. The special election was to […]
Special Election Day Arrives in 25th District
Election Day has arrived in New Britain’s 25th Assembly District for the special election to fill the state representative seat left vacant following Mayor Bobby Sanchez’s recent election to the city’s top office. The special election features a contest between Democratic City Council member, Ald Iris Noemi Sanchez (D-3) and Republican City Constable Jamie Vaughan […]
Mayor Sanchez Establishes Task Force on Public Safety
Editor’s note: The cover photo is by Dr Frank Gerratana on Veterans Day. Mayor Bobby Sanchez (D) has announced that he has established a new Mayor’s Task Force on Public Safety, saying, “Public safety is the foundation of a strong community.” The Task Force, established under Mayor Sanchez’ Executive Order Number 1, is to serve […]
Activist Advocates for Allen St. Project, Iris Sanchez for 25th District
To: – Our Neighborhood Flooding, Sanitary Back-up, and Break Victims– Concerned Taxpayers and Residents– City, State, and Federal Officials ICYMI, click on the link below for more details…”The Top Stories of New Britain for 2025: The Allen St. Project.” VOTE… Iris Sanchez, January 6th, 2026, for the 25th District State House Of Representatives. As you […]
Early Voting Underway in 25th District Special Election.
Early voting will continue this weekend for voters in New Britain’s 25th Assembly District in the special election to fill the state representative seat left vacant following Mayor Bobby Sanchez’s recent election to the city’s top office. Election Day is Tuesday, January 6, 2026, when voters who have not yet voted by they will be […]