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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 […]
Stewart Administration Proposes New Self-Storage Zoning Rules
Yet another raft of zoning proposal has been submitted by the administration of Mayor Erin Stewart (R), including new rules concerning self-storage businesses, proposed against a backdrop of an ongoing dispute between Stewart and former Republican Council member James Sanders, Jr. The new list of zoning proposals were introduced by Council Republican leader, Ald. Robert […]
An Open Letter Honoring Dr. Alton Brooks
To the family of Dr. Alton F. Brooks, My deepest condolences to you in this sad time. As we come together to remember and honor the life of Dr. Alton F. Brooks, I know you know how much he meant to so many people – and I hope you feel the embrace of that love, […]
Tribute to Dr. Alton Brooks: From the City Council
New Britain City Council leaders, President Pro Tempore, Ald. Francisco Santiago, Majority Leader, Ald. John McNamara and Assistant Majority Leader, Ald. Iris Sanchez, issued a statement mourning the loss of Dr. Alton Brooks. The statement read, It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Dr. Alton Brooks, a revered community leader, who […]
The Allen St. Problem-Project #2 Oak St. to Beacon St. Our 20th Presentation to New Britain Officials. June 26, 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 […]
Tributes to Dr. Alton Brooks: Dr. Aram Ayalon
Dear editor, As a former member of the school board and Common Council of New Britain I got to know quite a few of the members who were mentored by Alton Brooks. He was especially instrumental in engaging African Americans in the politics of New Britain and through that giving voice and influence to African […]
Community Mourns and Thanks Dr. Alton Brooks, Revered Community Leader
By Tim O’Brien, with contributing research by John McNamara and from an interview with Dr. Brooks by Rev. Brian Riley and photography by Dr. Frank Gerratana People across New Britain and beyond are in mourning because of the passing of Dr. Alton Brooks, the legendary leader, who did so much for so many, organizing, inspiring […]