Community Organizing Hurricane Relief for Puerto Rico
After the devastating impact of Hurricane Maria on Puerto Rico, people are rallying to send help. The massive storm directly hit the island and left a wake of destruction in its path. State Rep. Bobby Sanchez (D-25) and other Latino state legislators continued their efforts to raise money for hurricane relief, begun after the damage […]
“Unity in the Community” Brings People Together
The annual Unity in the Community Cookout was celebrated at A.W. Stanley Park on Saturday, September 23, 2017. The event is a celebration of African American culture and community, organized to bring people together in fellowship and friendship. Under clear skies and weather that could have been in the middle August, people of all ages […]
Reportedly False Attempt to Bury Article on Stewart Tax Mailing Elections Complaint
Democratic City Council candidate Bobby Berriault reports that someone falsely used his identity in an attempt to have Facebook remove a New Britain Progressive article about an elections complaint filed against Republican Mayor Erin Stewart. This New Britain Progressive article reports that a formal complaint has been filed against Stewart with the State Elections Enforcement Commission […]
Complaint Against Stewart Filed Over “obvious campaign promotion in car tax bills”
A formal complaint has been filed against Republican Mayor Erin Stewart with the State Elections Enforcement Commission by Democratic Chair Bill Shortell, according the city Democrats. Shortell says that he filed the complaint in response to a brochure included in motor vehicle tax bills. The brochure, Democrats say, “included statements promoting Stewart’s candidacy under her […]
4-H Program for Kids at Hungerford Park Runs from Oct to Jun
There will be a 4-H program for kids at the New Britain Youth Museum at Hungerford Park. The program will be on the third Tuesday of each month, from October to June. The programs run from 3:45pm to 4:45pm. “Does your child love animals and nature?” asks the Museum. “Do you want to get them […]
Unity in the Community Cookout Sep 23rd
The annual Unity in the Community Cookout will be Saturday, September 23, 2017. The event is a celebration of African American culture and community, organized to bring people together in fellowship and friendship. Unity in the Community will have activities for all ages, and the public is invited. It will be from 11:00am to 4:00pm and […]
St. George’s Greek Orthodox Church 2018 Dionysos Festival to Be May 18th, 19th and 20th
The Saint George’s Greek Orthodox Church has announced that it will hold its 2018 Dionysos Festival on May 18th, 19th and 20th of 2018. “THIS YEAR (2018) our Annual Dionysos Festival will be held on the week AFTER Mother’s Day and the week BEFORE Memorial Day,” the congregation said on its website. The Festival is a three-day […]
Jr. Canes Games on Sept. 16th and 17th
The Jr. Hurricanes will be playing at home September 16th and 17th, 2017. The Jr Canes will play at their home field, Chesley Park, on Wildwood Avenue, and their schedule will be: On Saturday, September 16th: Flag Division 1 at 8:30am and Flag Division 2 at 9:30am with Tiny Cheer At 11:00am, 8U vs. Bridgeport At 1:00pm, 9U […]
PAL Plays in Rhode Island and New Haven Sept 17th
The New Britain Police Athletic League “PAL” will play away games on September 17, 2017. The Tiny Mite team will play New Haven 1, while the Mitey Mite Sr., Jr. PeeWee and PeeWee teams will play in Mt. Hope, Rhode Island. The Tiny Mite game at New Haven is at 9:00am. The games in Mt. […]
Berriault Calls for Change in Leadership Because of Taxes and Spending
By Bobby Berriault After two terms of Mayor Erin Stewart, I say it’s time for a change in leadership. In her two terms of office, Republican Mayor Stewart raised our property taxes by 19% or $19,231,280! Our mill rate is currently at 50.5 mills, making it the fourth most expensive of any town in the State […]