Stewart Budget Leaves Schools With Less Local Funding After Inflation
The level of local operating funding New Britain Mayor Erin Stewart (R) has proposed in her budget for the upcoming year appears to leave city schools more than $2 million less, after inflation, than the city’s funding for the current year. Stewart’s budget would increase overall city spending by $3.7 million. But a small fraction […]
CCSU Students Plan “Rally for Palestine”
CCSU Intersectional Justice Coalition (IJC) has announced a rally and march on the campus of Central Connecticut State University. Organizers say that they are protesting to, “both a show of support for Palestine and a protest to the university’s ongoing complicity.” The groups say that they, “feel incredibly disappointed, disheartened, and neglected by the CCSU […]
North-Oak NRZ to Meet
North-Oak NRZ President Manny Sandoval has announced that, Hello Smalley Elementary School parent’s and North Oak NRZ members, Neighborhood Housing Services of New Britain will be presenting information for programming being provided to those looking for first time home ownership, financial management and literacy, and a renters survivors workshop. People we need you all to […]
Spring Book Sale to be at New Britain Public Library
Friends of the New Britain Public Library is to host its, “Spring Book Sale.” The sale is to be on three days, Thursday, April 18, 2024, from 10:00am to 2:00pm, Friday, April 19th, from 10:00am to 4:00pm and Saturday, April 20th, from 10:00am to 2:00pm. The sale Thursday is to be a, “Preview: $10/ fee; […]
NBMAA Hosting “Craft Sippin’ in New Britain”
The New Britain Museum of American Art says that it, “will once again assemble some of the best breweries in CT for our ever-popular “Craft Sippin’ in New Britain.” Enjoy tasting Connecticut’s finest craft beers, a walking taco bar, and the MLB game on the big screen!” The event is to be Friday, April 19, […]
DeFronzo Touts Council Record in Race for State Representative
Former City Council member Dave DeFronzo says that his experience on the Council, working on emergency response, park protection, neighborhood concerns and opposition to corporate tax breaks as makes him well suited to succeed current State Rep. Peter Tercyak (D-26) in the legislature. Rep. Tercyak, who recently announced his retirement, after serving the district for 21 […]
Council Member Candyce Scott Visits With Residents At Old High School
City Council member Candyce Scott (D-3) says that she enjoyed meeting with constituents at the senior apartments at the old New Britain High School on Bassett Street. Revered community leader, Mr. Alton Brooks, a resident of the apartments, joined the meeting in which Scott met with residents. Scott says that she wanted, at the “Meet […]
Ayalon Announces Candidacy for State Representative
Former City Council member, Dr. Aram Ayalon (D-3), announced his candidacy for State Representative in the 26th Assembly District in a campaign statement. An open seat election in the district will occur this year after current State Rep. Peter Tercyak (D-26), announced his retirement after serving the district for 21 years. Another former Council member, […]
Community Events and Meetings in New Britain, Apr 8th to 14th
In New Britain, community meetings and events from today to Sunday, April 14, 2024 include,
In Party Line Votes, Council Committee Sends Proposals Reducing Homeless Fines and Restrictions Back to Full Council
On party-line votes Thursday evening, a New Britain City Council committee referred back to the full Council two proposals to change city ordinances that have been criticized for having onerous impacts on the homeless in the city. The proposals, on loitering and panhandling ordinances that its critics say criminalize being homeless, were introduced by the […]