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Democrats Win Big in New Britain; Charter Questions Approved
Democrats appeared to have won big, across the board, in New Britain, but some multi-town elections, especially for the 5th Congressional District, were still left very close. Meanwhile, Charter ballot questions were approved, but with a large number of voters abstaining from voting on the questions.
DeFronzo on City Charter Referendum: “No Thank You”
A modest estimate for a COO, office staff required to carry out his/her functions, equipment, travel cost and associated expenditures will easily exceed half a million dollars annually.Voters should know that.
Happening in New Britain Nov 7th to Nov 13th
New Britain city meetings and community events coming up during the week of Monday, November 7, 2022 to Sunday, November 13th, include election day. Editor’s note: If you would like to submit an event for inclusion in the New Britain Progressive weekly events articles, or would like to update something already listed, here, feel free […]
New Britain Has Close To 34K Voters Eligible For State Election on Tuesday
Redistricting Means New Polling Places For Some Voters in 2022; Polls Open 6 a.m.-8 p.m. Staff Reports NEW BRITAIN – November 1 was the last day to register to vote across Connecticut to be officially on the rolls before the November 8th state election. In New Britain, Registrars of Voters counted 33,731 voters as of […]
North-Oak NRZ to Hold November Monthly Meeting
The North-Oak NRZ’s President, Manny Sandoval, has announced the November monthly meeting of the neighborhood organization. “Change is needed,” Sandoval said, adding, “it’s time to step up and get involved.” North-Oak Neighborhood Revitalization Zone (NRZ), the North-Oak neighborhood’s community organization, allows area residents and others involved in the neighborhood to work together to advocate for […]
New Britain 2024 Spring Leaf Collection Underway
The 2022 Fall curbside leaf collection program conducted by the New Britain Public Works Department is to begin on November 7th.
Governor Lamont Stumps With Dem Candidates In Farmington
Staff Reports FARMINGTON – Candidates and local Democrats gathered at The Rebel Dog Coffee Co Tuesday morning (November 1) for a Meet & Greet with Governor Ned Lamont ahead of the final televised gubernatorial debate. 2022 Campaign State Rep. Mike Demicco (D-21) joined with other Farmington candidates in the final stretch of the campaign before […]
Voters’ Choices on Proposed City Charter Changes Discussed at Forum
Former Mayor, Senator and state Commissioner, Donald DeFronzo, was joined by John McNamara, a contributing writer to the New Britain Progressive and former Democratic Town Committee Chair at a discussion on the questions in front of voters on changes to the City Charter.
New Britain Kids Participate in Hartford Marathon’s FitKids “Final Mile”
More than 130 New Britain Kids participated in the Hartford Marathon Foundation’s FitKids in School final mile event, the Foundations says.
Happening in New Britain Oct 31st to Nov 6th
New Britain city meetings and community events coming up during the week of Monday, October 31, 2022 to Sunday, November 6th, include… Editor’s note: If you would like to submit an event for inclusion in the New Britain Progressive weekly events articles, or would like to update something already listed, here, feel free to visit […]