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Multicultural Business Potluck Networking Event Planned
The New Britain NAACP is hosting a Multicultural Business Potluck Networking Event. Event organizers say, “Join us for an inspiring gathering where entreprenuers from diverse backgrounds come together to share ideas, feast, and fellowship.” The event is on July 29, 2024 at 6:30pm at 177 Sexton Street. “Bring your specialty dish,” say event organizers. More […]
Reader Supports Ayalon and Property Tax Cap
Dear Editor, Last year my condo property was reassessed and I got a 43% property tax increase. This July, I got a mill rate increase of about $100 per/year. The 2024 mill rate for Greenwich (one of the wealthiest communities in CT) is 11.39. In New Britain it’s 38.28 with another increase already set for […]
New Britain Racial Justice Coalition Hosting Dinner Fundraiser
New Britain Racial Justice Coalition is hosting a Dinner Fundraiser to support its work. The organization says, Step up for justice on July 25th! Join us for a transformative fundraiser supporting our mission for racial equity in New Britain. Together, we can make a powerful impact. Don’t miss out! The event is Thursday, July 25, […]
“Lawyers in the Library” to be at New Britain Public Library
The New Britain Public Library says that, New Britain Public Library, in collaboration with the Connecticut Bar Association, is now working with local attorneys to offer the program “Lawyers in Libraries.” If you have questions or a case that involves immigration law, family law, consumer rights, personal injury, or a landlord/tenant conflict, you can sign […]
Audit Report Says Stewart City Hall Failed to Fix Problems from Previous Year
The report from firm auditing the city of New Britain’s books found that three findings it identified from the previous year were still not remedied by the administration of Mayor Erin Stewart (R). The audit for the 2023 budget year was completed nearly six months late, according to state law. The six month late report […]
With Fashion and Cultural Celebration, Council Member Candyce Scott Seeks to Inspire Empowerment
New Britain City Council member, Ald. Candyce Scott (D-3) held a fashion show in the Town of Plainville Juneteenth Celebration on June 19th and later a photo shoot for CT Fashion in New Britain at the Rose Garden. Scott is the creator of Gorgy By Candy and is a licensed professional counselor. In celebrating her […]
Allen St. Problem-Project #2 Oak St. to Beacon St. Our 21st Presentation to New Britain Officials. July 10, 2024
To: Ward 4 Constituents, Taxpayers, Property Owners, Flooding Victims and New Britain Officials This updated record is being shared regarding the status of our neighborhoods’ storm-sewer systems and the Federal-State-City responses. Our concerns must be given the highest priority. Our quality of life is suffering and our property values have declined by 15%. When the […]
Late for Second Year in a Row, Stewart City Hall Reports Completion of 2023 Audit
The administration of Mayor Stewart (R) is reporting that the audit for the 2023 budget year, nearly six months late, according to state law, is ready. The six month late report follows another, nearly year-late report from the previous budget year. A report from Stewart administration Finance Director Jonathan M. Perugini to the City Council […]
Banned Book Club at New Britain Public Library to Discuss “Crank” by Ellen Hopkins
The New Britain Public Library is hosting its Banned Book Club, saying, The Library says that the event is its, Join us for this monthly book club where we discuss books that have been banned or have been requested to be removed from public libraries or school libraries. This month’s book is Crank by Ellen […]
Ronald Davis Presented CT NAACP President’s Award; Watson, Sanchez, Hayes and Nixon-Moore Named 100 Most Influential Blacks
The Connecticut NAACP held its annual awards ceremonies honoring its 2024 Most Influential Blacks in Connecticut on Saturday evening. At the ceremonies, special honors were presented to the New Britain NAACP’s longtime President Ronald P. Davis. Scot X. Esdaile, President of the Connecticut NAACP, presented Davis with the Connecticut NAACP’s President’s Award for his twenty-five […]