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Council Approves a Series of Zoning Changes, Refers One Item Back to Committee
The City Council approved a series of zoning ordinance changes and changes to the city’s zoning ordinance at its meeting on Wednesday. One change was to the zoning of some areas, along Burritt Street, to A-2 (multifamily, moderate density), rather than A-1 (multifamily, low density), and T, (single, two, and three-family dwelling), zones. Another change […]
CCSU names new O’Neill Chair in Public Policy and Practical Politics
CCSU announced Dec 4, 2024 Gabe Rosenberg, a distinguished state government official, has been appointed chief of staff and general counsel at the Office of the Connecticut Secretary of the State, as the next Governor William A. O’Neill Endowed Chair in Public Policy and Practical Politics. His appointment follows a national search by the Connecticut […]
A Call for Action on Drainage Improvements Amid Yet More Rain
To: All New Britain Alderpersons and City Officials I will not be able to attend this evening’s city council meeting because I will be on flood watch mitigating any possible flood water damage with our pumps, quick dams, generators, etc. It’s a formidable experience waiting-hoping-praying for the rain and the surging flood water to stop, […]
New Britain Public Library to Host Presentation, “Beers Around the World”
The New Britain Public Library is to hosting a presentation, “Beers Around the World”, saying, Join Advanced Cicerone, author, cartoonist, and international beer judge Em Sauter for a fully illustrated guide to the world of beer from its long history to myriad styles and more! We’ll travel throughout the world to see how different world […]
Parks and Recreation to Host Breakfast with Santa
New Britain Parks and Recreation is planning its annual Breakfast with Santa event. “Santa will be making a special stop to the New Britain Senior Center,” Parks and Recreation says. “He’ll bring a pancake breakfast, fun Christmas themed activities, Christmas music, selfies with Santa, and more!” “Pre-registration is required,” adds Parks and Recreation says, “all […]
“Justice for Katherine” Protesters Interrupt Stewart at Christmas Tree Lighting
With signs harshly criticizing Mayor Erin Stewart (R), “Justice for Katherine” protestors interrupted Stewart at the city’s official Christmas tree lighting Tuesday evening. The Justice for Katherine campaign has included a series of protests and advocacy since New Britain Police officer Connor Reinsch struck and killed Katherine Colon with the police car he was driving, […]
New Britain Public Library to Host Presentation,”Aging in Place: How To Remain in Your Home”
The New Britain Public Library is to hosting a presentation, “Aging in Place: How To Remain in Your Home”, saying, Join us for a presentation by law firm Czepiga Daly Pope & Perri about care options for yourself or your loved ones.This program will help you better understand how to avoid putting your-hard earned assets […]
Mayor Erin Stewart Pandemic Record – a tale of failed leadership
The Coronavirus pandemic created great challenges to leadership around the world.In order to best meet this crisis local, state, and federal governments all needed to contribute their share to minimize fatalities and reduce the spread of COVID-19. Local towns and cities played a key role during the pandemic. Mayors had the power to set and […]
The Allen St. Storm-Sewer System Problem-Project
To: Allen St. Basin Flooding Victims and City of New Britain Officials… Elected and Appointed Over the past 30 years our city officials have ignored the Allen St. Flooding Problem. Our due diligence indicates that the Allen St. Problem has been neglected and mismanaged by the current mayor, by the four previous mayors and by […]
American Red Cross Blood Drive to be at New Britain Public Library
The New Britain Public Library is to host an American Red Cross Blood Drive. Join us for a blood drive at the New Britain Public Library! Sign up online at redcross.org or give us a call to register. You can also go to www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/find-drive and enter 06051 to find our blood drive! The event is […]