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$7 Million in State Funds Proposed to Restore Batterson Park
State House Speaker Rep. Matt Ritter is proposing $7 million in funding to, “restore Batterson Park to where it was back in the heyday.”
“Tax Equity” Proposals Call For Reducing Regressive Sales and Property Levies, Raising Rates On Wealthy
Bills that would dramatically alter the way Connecticut taxes individuals and businesses were the subject of a marathon hearing at the …
Republican Council Leadership Appears to Hold Up Council Agenda Again
The agenda for the March 24th Council meeting was held until less than an hour before the Council meeting may not have been legal.
Happening in New Britain Mar 22nd to 28th
New Britain city meetings and community events coming up during the week of Monday, March 22, 2021 to Sunday, March 28th include…
Alicia Strong Announces Democratic Candidacy for Mayor
In Central Park in front of City Hall, Democrat Alicia Hernandez Strong announced that she is officially running for Mayor of New Britain.
David Pudlin, Former Legislative and Labor Leader, Passes Away
Former New Britain Rep. David Pudlin (D-24) passed away, after serving a life of service, fighting for labor rights and progressive policies.
Rep. Sanchez Leads Challenge to Stewart on Low Local School Funding
Rep. Bobby Sanchez (D-25) was joined by teachers and City Council and Board of Education members, gathered at Smalley School, to discuss the issue of low school funding by Republican Mayor Erin Stewart.
NHS to Help People Apply for COVID Rental and Utility Relief
NHS of New Britain has opened a center to help people facing economic difficulties during the pandemic apply for help with rent and utilities
DeLandro Focusing on Vaccines and Education
Democrat Veronica DeLandro has announced that she is planning a campaign to promote vaccinations and a “listening session” on education.
School District Invites Council to “Build the Bridge”
New Britain schools Superintendent Nancy Sarra is inviting the City Council and school board to meet in monthly “open house sessions.”