Dr Valerie Ruby Ingram Proposed to Succeed Ald Jerrell Hargraves in Representing Council Ward 2
Editor’s note: The cover photo by Frank Gerratana. Dr Valerie Ruby Ingram is being proposed by Council Republicans to succeed Ald Jerrell Hargraves on the City Council representing Ward 2. Ald Hargraves unexpectedly passed away recently, leaving a vacancy on the Council in Ward 2. According to the City Charter, Hargraves’ successor is chosen by […]
Fitch Ratings Gives New Britain ‘A’ Rating with Positive Outlook
The office of New Britain Mayor Bobby Sanchez (D) announced that Fitch Ratings has affirmed its ‘A’ bond rating for the city, with a Positive Outlook. “This affirmation is strong recognition that New Britain is moving in the right direction,” said Mayor Sanchez. “My administration met with Fitch and discussed our focus on responsible budgeting, […]
Indivisible Farmington Valley Hosting “Chips, Dips & Democracy” Event
Indivisible Farmington Valley says that it is hosting a “Chips, Dips & Democracy” event to invite people for political discussion. “Indivisible Farmington Valley invites everyone to this lively, interactive panel discussion about Gen Z and politics – moderated by Frankie Graziano of Connecticut Public,” event organizers say. “This is a free event, but we request […]
Mayor Bobby Sanchez Proposes Budget With No Tax Increase; $1 Million Increase in Schools Funding
New Britain Mayor Bobby Sanchez (D) spoke to the City Council today, proposing a budget for the city with no tax increase, no cuts in services, overall spending flat and a $1 million increase in funding for schools. Sanchez said his proposed budget has no mill rate increase and no increase in water and sewer […]
Report Says Blogoslawski Backdated Tax Payments; Lowering Own Late Penalties; and Another Taxpayers’ at Direction of Stewart’s Office
Stewart Calls it Politics; Legislators Call for State Investigation The firm hired to investigate allegations of misconduct in the City Revenue Collector’s Office has issued a scathing report saying that, “The evidence indicates that Ms. [Cheryl] Blogoslawski improperly backdated tax payments for her own personal benefit and for other taxpayers, including at times at the […]
School System Publishes 2026-2027 School Calendar
The New Britain school district has published its calendar for the 2026-2027 school year. The 2026 – 2027 calendar says that the school year begins on August 31, 2026 and ends on June 11, 2026. The school district updates the calendar from time to time, and the most recent version would be on the district’s website. […]
National Borinqueneers Day 2026 to be Hosted by Mayor Bobby Sanchez, Rep Iris Sanchez and New Britain Veterans Commission
The office of Mayor Bobby Sanchez (D) has announced that he, State Rep Iris Sanchez (D-25) and the city Veterans Commission, “will host the annual National Borinqueneers Day Celebration on Monday, April 13th, starting at 10:30 a.m. at the Borinqueneers Monument located at 246 Beaver Street in New Britain.” The Borinqueneers, Mayor Sanchez’s office pointed […]
State Sen Lopes Leads Senate Approval of Legislation to Protect Domestic Violence Survivors and Their Pets
State Sen Rick Lopes (D-6), who is Chair of the state legislature’s Environment Committee, has announced that he recently led the Senate passage of a multifaceted animal welfare bill designed to provide a greater protections for domestic violence survivors and their pets. Senate Bill 318, “An Act Concerning Animal Welfare,” passed, according to Sen Lopes’ […]