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Attorney General and Consumer Protection Commissioner Investigating Stewart and Mayor’s Trophy Charitable Fund
Connecticut Attorney General William Tong and Department of Consumer Protection Commissioner Bryan Cafferelli have announced a formal investigation into the handling by former New Britain Mayor Erin Stewart (R) of the “Mayor’s Trophy Charitable Fund.” The probe focuses on how charitable money was managed between an official fund run by the Community Foundation of Greater […]
How did we get here? – A Truck Stop Is the Wrong Vision for Batterson Park’s Future
By Neil P. Connors – Batterson Park Conservancy For more than a decade, volunteers, advocates, neighbors, and public officials have worked to bring Batterson Park back from the brink. Through cleanup efforts, community organizing, fundraising, and countless hours of volunteer work, people never gave up on the idea that this remarkable regional resource could once […]
Frisbies Dairy Barn for Sweet Summer Fun in New Britain
A Review by Sean Gallager Recently, a visit to Frisbie’s Dairy Barn on 951 Farmington Avenue In New Britain provided a highly memorable ice cream experience. One thing that stood out was how vibrant and colorful the inside of the shop was, as the inside was decorated with blue and pink paint, setting a proper […]
New Pavements Scheduled for 23 Streets This Summer
Roadwork Begins June 22 Using State Local Capital Improvement Funds from NBpoliticus.com NEW BRITAIN – All or portions of 23 streets in the city have been selected for the 2026 re-paving program this summer by the Department of Public Works. The work will be performed by contractors retained by the city and is scheduled to […]
New Britain Celebrates Memorial Day with Traditional Parade
Photojournalism by Dr Frank Gerratana. New Britain celebrated Memorial Day with the city’s Memorial Day Parade, held on the traditional Memorial Day to honor veterans, especially those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.
City Council Approves Budget With Education Increase and No Tax Increase
The New Britain City Council approved a city budget that provides $14,742,120 million more in new funding and savings for the city’s schools, with no tax increase, by a 9 to 5 vote. The budget incorporates the $13.3 million increase state education aid and the $4.6 million in other state aid to the city that […]
Mayor Sanchez Announces Full Funding Secured for Allen Street Drainage Project
Mayor Bobby Sanchez (D) has announced that the long-delayed Allen Street Drainage Project is now fully funded, through his work as Mayor, in partnership with Sen Rick Lopes (D-6), Rep Manny Sanchez (D-24), Rep Dave DeFronzo (D-26), Rep Iris Sanchez (D-25) and Rep Gary Turco (D-27) and the support of Gov Ned Lamont (D) and […]
Farmington Commission Hears Public Opposition to Travel Center Near Batterson Park and Slater Rd. Neighborhood
A Fourth Hearing Will Be Held on June 3 By John McNamara NBpoliticus.com FARMINGTON – The Inland Wetlands and Environment Commission heard residents from Farmington and New Britain on May 20th strongly oppose an application to build a Travel Center and a gas/diesel fueling station on the town line near Interstate 84 off ramps. In response […]
NB News Briefs: Dems discuss Absentee Vote Law…Council Hikes Fines for Blight, Code Violations…School District Recognizes Faculty, Staff at Awards Night
by John McNamara – NBpoliticus.com State Representative Matt Blumenthal on “No Excuse” Absentee Voting: “We Have Finally Caught Up with the Rest of Nation” State Rep. Matt Blumenthal (D-147), Co-Chair of the Government Administration and Elections (GAE), says Connecticut’s newly adopted election law allowing “no excuse” absentee voting and other provisions will promote more participation in […]
Mail in Voting Now Available to All Eligible Voters Under Law Signed by Gov Ned Lamont
Gov Ned Lamont (D) has officially signed into law legislation that provides all eligible voters in Connecticut with the option to cast their ballots using absentee ballots, without needing a specific excuse. The legislation removes long-standing state restrictions that limited absentee voting only to those who met specific criteria, such as illness, physical disability, or […]