Top 10 of 2021: #4 – National COVID Politics Still Reflected in City Hall
As COVID-19 continued into 2021, New Britain again saw the odd, partisan politics surrounding it manifest in our city.
Top 10 of 2021: #5 – Republicans Block DeLandro, Appoint Republican Loyalist
In January, Republicans blocked Democrat Veronica T. DeLandro from the City Council, choosing Stewart-Republican political loyalist, instead.
Top 10 of 2021: #6 – Landlord Group’s “cage fight between Lamont & Zherka” remark stumps the press, brings apology to Governor
A May scandal occurred that may have been a statewide story, but there’s no mystery about who Sam Zherka is in New Britain.
Top 10 of 2021: #6 – Landlord Group’s “cage fight between Lamont & Zherka” remark stumps the press, brings apology to Governor
A May scandal occurred that may have been a statewide story, but there’s no mystery about who Sam Zherka is in New Britain.
Emancipation Proclamation Day Virtual Service To Be Held
The Black Ministerial Alliance and the NAACP are hosting the 2021 New Britain Emancipation Proclamation Day Service online on New Year’s Day.
Top 10 of 2021: #7 – Stewart Wins Big
Republican Mayor Erin Stewart had arguably her biggest win in 2021, with Democrats’ signs of momentum not manifesting in the balloting.
Top 10 of 2021: #7 – Stewart Wins Big
Republican Mayor Erin Stewart had arguably her biggest win in 2021, with Democrats’ signs of momentum not manifesting in the balloting.
Top 10 of 2021: #8 – Republicans Propose Repeal of Most Freedom of Information Ordinances
Republican Mayor Erin Stewart’s new 12-3 Republican City Council proposed repealing most of the city’s Freedom of Information Ordinances.
Happening in New Britain Dec 27th to Jan 2nd
New Britain city meetings and community events coming up during the week of Monday, December 27, 2021 to Sunday, January 2, 2022 include…
Top 10 of 2021: #9 – CCSU Establishes John Lewis Institute for Social Justice
In February of 2021, CCSU created a new Institute for Social Justice, named in honor of the great Congressman John Lewis.