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Council Leader Supports DeFronzo for State Representative
To The Editor: David DeFronzo, the endorsed Democrat running for 26th State Representative in the August 13th Primary, will be an effective leader for the city and the district if he is elected to the Legislature this year. Mr. DeFronzo is listening and understands the needs of the community. He will bring energy and know […]
Op-Ed: Tax and Spend Republicans in New Britain
By Aram Ayalon Recently, the New Britain Progressive reported that the city of New Britain is yet again, late in submitting its audit report, this time 6 months late instead of a year late for the 2022 budget – a slight improvement but still adds to the financial woes the city has experienced in the […]
Training and Motivation Center Hosting Sneaker Day Party to Benefit Back to School Event
The Training and Motivation Center (TMC) is hosting its First Annual Sneaker Day Party to benefit its well-known annual Back to School event. The nonprofit TMC says that they are, “bringing the entire community together this summer with their inaugural Sneaker Day Party.” “I’ve been wanting to do a Sneaker Party event like this for […]
Council Plans Public Hearing and Meeting on Late City Audits
The New Britain City Council is set to hold a hearing and meeting on the city financial audit reports that were reported to the state late two years in a row by the administration of Mayor Erin Stewart (R). The report for the city budget year that was from July 1, 2022 to June 30, […]
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 […]