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Mayor Stewart is still $6M Short: Where is the money for the Allen St. Project? What Is Your Plan? Our Taxpayers Deserve Better Than This!
All of our recent flooding updates and narratives with photos, video interviews, documents, etc. are published on-line in the New Britain Progressive’s “Flooding Series”. Listen to and view our City Council Presentations on the City Web-Site… Go to newbritainct.gov. Click on government, common council, videos. In December 2023, Mayor Stewart advised us to feel free to […]
Justice for Katherine Colon: Reinsch Now Works for Middletown PD
Opinion by Justice for Katherine Colon Today, due to a tip sent to us by a member of our community, we discovered a post from Mayor Erin Stewart’s personal, private facebook account, alleging that Killer Cop Connor Reinsch no longer works for the City of New Britain. We were able to independently confirm that he […]
Council Democrats Question Use of $470K for Pickle Ball Courts In Budget Transfer
NEW BRITAIN – Common Council Democrats are questioning the use of $470,000 to fund construction of pickle ball courts at A.W. Stanley Park in a budget transfer resolution to be considered at the September 24th regular meeting of the Common Council. Common Council Democrats Update The resolution proposes to transfer accrued revenues from the 2024-2025 […]
Advocacy Group Appeals to Donors to Press to Improve Conditions at Friendship Center Homeless Shelter
Dare to Struggle, an organization dedicated to resist and stop injustice and has been advocating for the homeless in New Britain for the past three years, held a press conference on Monday, September 15, 2025, in front of Thomaston Saving Bank’s branch, downtown New Britain. In its press release the group claimed that the Friendship […]
Ald Scott Hosting Back to School Celebration and Essay Contest Results Announcement
A Back-to-School Celebration event, with the announcement of the results of an essay contest announced in August is planned. The event is to be held on September 22, 2025, from 3:30pm to 5:30pm at Oak Street Health at 179 Columbus Boulevard. “To spark a lifelong love of learning, I have crafted an engaging educational experience […]
Public Library Hosting Workshop for Families Affected by Addiction
The New Britain Public Library has announced that it is hosting a free 8-week “Invitation to Change” workshop that it says is, “a groundbreaking, evidence-based approach to addiction recovery,” for, “families, friends, and professionals supporting those struggling with substance use.” Karen Bernetti, the facilitator of the workshop, the Library says, is, “a certified Family Recovery […]
Connecticut Department of Transportation Holding Statewide Active Transportation Plan Open House
The Connecticut Department of Transportation has announced that it is holding an open house event on the new Statewide Active Transportation Plan (ATP) that it is in the process of developing. “The ATP will help CTDOT fulfill their mission of Improving lives through transportation,” the Department says on its website, adding, The ATP will serve […]
Pathways-Senderos Hosting 26th Annual Walk-a-Thon
The Greater New Britain Teen Pregnancy Prevention, Inc., the Pathways/Senderos Center, is inviting people to participate in its upcoming 26th Annual Pathways Walk-a-Thon. The event is September 28, 2025 in Walnut Hill Park. The Center invites people to, Join us for the 26th Annual Pathways Walk-a-Thon, a community event dedicated to supporting the Pathways/Senderos afterschool […]
Hungerford Nature Center Planning “Pumpkin Palooza”
With autumn coming, the Hungerford Nature Center is planning its “Pumpkin Palooza” event for this October. The Nature Center says, Celebrate the magic of fall at Pumpkin Palooza! Stroll along our trails glowing with hundreds of hand-carved pumpkins, sip warm cider, and enjoy fresh donuts while soaking in the festive atmosphere. Kids can join in […]
Mayor Stewart is $6M Short: Where is the money for the Allen St. Project? What Is Your Plan? Our Taxpayers Deserve Better Than This
This updated record is being shared regarding the status of our neighborhood’s storm-sewer-sanitary system and the City and State Responses. More debunked talking points: 1) Mayor Stewart and Alderperson Saavedra never walked the Allen St. Neighborhoods with Sharon and I. 2) Attached is Mayor’s Stewart’s letter (dated 7-15-24) to the State Bonding Commission members Napoli […]