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Council Adjourns Meeting Without Approving Stewart $115 Million Borrowing Plan
Without approving Republican Mayor Erin Stewart’s controversial proposal to borrow $115 million to push city debt into the future, the City Council adjourned the third special meeting that Stewart had called for the Council to approve her plan. The motion to adjourn the January 25, 2018 special meeting was made as the Council began consideration […]
Proposal Made to Slow Down and Decentralize Decisions on City Borrowing
After what many are calling Republican Mayor Erin Stewart’s heavy-handed attempts to pressure City Council Democrats into a quick approval of her plan to borrow $115 million to push city debt into the future, a proposal has been introduced to slow down and decentralize decisions on city borrowing. Democratic Ald. Aram Ayalon (D-3) has introduced a […]
Many New Britain Residents Join Second Women’s March
Many New Britain residents joined a seemingly never ending train of marchers who streamed toward the State Capitol Saturday, January 20th, 2018 for the second annual Women’s March. Thousands of people marched and rallied at the State Capitol for women’s rights and the rights of many others in the United States. The March was one […]
Stewart Rebuffs Democrats’ Call for Further Consideration of $115 Million Debt Plan
City Council Democrats called on Republican Mayor Erin Stewart to delay action on her proposal to borrow $115 million to push city debt into the future. The Council majority is seeking more public input and consideration of other options before re-structuring of finances and committing the city to long-term borrowing. While Democrats asked that the […]
“Stay Woke … Stay Active.” New Britain Celebrates Martin Luther King Day.
New Britain celebrated Martin Luther King Day on January 15th, 2018 with remembrance of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the important work of the Civil Rights Movement, and with reminders of the work still needed against racism and for equality. The City Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities held its annual event […]
Republican Ridicule Breaks Short-Lived Bipartisanship on Consideration of Stewart Debt Plan
Only hours after Republican Mayor Erin Stewart and Council Democrats had spoken in collaborative terms about the process of considering her proposal to borrow $115 million to push city debt into the future, the bipartisan spirit was broken when Stewart and other prominent Republicans openly ridiculed a Democratic Council member for a question he had […]
Council Sends Stewart $115 Million Borrowing-Refinance Plan Back to Committee
The City Council voted to send Republican Mayor Erin Stewart’s controversial plan to borrow $115 million to push current city debt into the future back to the Council’s Bonding Subcommittee. In making his motion to refer the matter back to committee, the Democratic Council Majority Leader, Ald. Carlo Carlozzi (D-5) expressed the desire of Council […]
“Day of Tears” to be Performed at OIC and ParaDYM Academy Black History Month Event, Mar 3rd
A stage adaptation of Julius Lester’s book “Day of Tears” will be performed at the New Britain Opportunities Industrialization Center (OIC) and ParaDYM Academy Black History Month celebration on March 3, 2018. Lester’s novel, “Day of Tears” is about the true events of March 2nd and 3rd of 1859, at what was largest recorded auction in […]
New Britain Democrats Thank State Treasurer Denise Nappier for Her Service
As State Treasurer Denise Nappier has announced that she will not seek re-election in the 2018 state elections, New Britain Democratic Party offered her thanks for her years of service, and her close relationship with people in New Britain. Nappier, a Democrat, recently announced that the conclusion of her current term will end her service […]
Stewart Calls Special Council Meeting to Borrow $115 Million to Push Debt into Future
Republican Mayor Erin Stewart has called a special meeting of the City Council to consider a plan to borrow $115 million to, “Refund Any of the City’s Outstanding General Obligation Bonds.” Stewart issued her official warrant calling the meeting on January 3, 2018. On the same day, the city’s debt underwriter, Mesirow Financial, issued an […]