City Council Approves Budget With Education Increase and No Tax Increase
The New Britain City Council approved a city budget that provides $14,742,120 million more in new funding and savings for the city’s schools, with no tax increase, by a 9 to 5 vote. The budget incorporates the $13.3 million increase state education aid and the $4.6 million in other state aid to the city that […]
Mayor Sanchez Announces Full Funding Secured for Allen Street Drainage Project
Mayor Bobby Sanchez (D) has announced that the long-delayed Allen Street Drainage Project is now fully funded, through his work as Mayor, in partnership with Sen Rick Lopes (D-6), Rep Manny Sanchez (D-24), Rep Dave DeFronzo (D-26), Rep Iris Sanchez (D-25) and Rep Gary Turco (D-27) and the support of Gov Ned Lamont (D) and […]
Mayor Bobby Sanchez Hosting Little Poland Area Listening Tour
Mayor Bobby Sanchez (D) has announced that he, “and the City of New Britain invite business owners in the Little Poland area of New Britain to attend an upcoming Listening Tour meeting focused on the Little Poland neighborhood and surrounding business district.” “The Listening Tour,” Alisha Rayner, City Director of Operations & Communications says, “is […]
Mail in Voting Now Available to All Eligible Voters Under Law Signed by Gov Ned Lamont
Gov Ned Lamont (D) has officially signed into law legislation that provides all eligible voters in Connecticut with the option to cast their ballots using absentee ballots, without needing a specific excuse. The legislation removes long-standing state restrictions that limited absentee voting only to those who met specific criteria, such as illness, physical disability, or […]
Mayor Bobby Sanchez and City of New Britain Hosting Open House at Public Works Center
Editor’s note: The cover photo is by Dr Frank Gerratana. Mayor Bobby Sanchez (D) says he is inviting residents to attend an open house at the city Department of Public Works. The event, on Thursday, May 21, 2026, from 4:30pm to 7:00pm, the city says, “will provide residents with an opportunity to meet Public Works […]
Stewart Suspends Governor Campaign After Investigation Report Says She Misused City Funds
An independent investigation has concluded that former New Britain Mayor Erin Stewart (R) engaged in a pattern of behavior that violated public trust by misusing her city-issued credit card for personal, family, and campaign expenses. In the wake of the report’s findings, Stewart has suspended her campaign for Governor of Connecticut, while current Mayor Bobby […]
City Council Allocates 2026 HUD Funding
The City Council approved a resolution allocating funds provided to New Britain by the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the federal dollars meant to support viable communities, provide decent housing, and expand economic opportunities for low- and moderate-income residents. Funding is provided annually to the city by HUD and distributed by the […]