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In Ward 5 Council Election 2 Republicans and 1 Democrat Win
In Ward 5, unofficial results show Democrat Francisco Santiago and Republicans Willie Pabon and Matthew Malinowski won the three seats up for election to represent the ward on the fifteen member City Council Democrat Luz Osuba and Independent Party candidate Paul Catanzaro also ran. The New Britain Progressive, a publication of the New Britain Independent […]
3 Democrats and 2 Republicans Win in Board of Education Election
Unofficial results appear to show that Democrats Joan Pina, Joey Listro and Sal Escobales and Republicans Anthony Kane and Jose Rivera won the five seat up for election on the ten member Board of Education. Republican Homer White also ran. The New Britain Progressive, a publication of the New Britain Independent Newspaper, Inc. is free […]
In Ward 1 Council Election 2 Republicans and 1 Democrat Win
In Ward 1, unofficial results show that Democrat Nate Simpson and Republicans Sharon Saavedra and Alden Russell won the three seats up for election to represent the ward on the fifteen member City Council. Democrat Richard Lacouriere and Independent Party candidate James Sanders, Jr. also ran. The New Britain Progressive, a publication of the New […]
Stewart Wins 6th Term as Mayor
Mayor Erin Stewart, the Republican incumbent, has won re-election to a sixth term as mayor of New Britain. Earlier returns show Stewart receiving more votes than Democratic mayoral candidate Chris Anderson. Stewart campaigned on the generally favorable opinion many people have of her, personally, and a feeling of optimism from cranes in the sky from […]
In Ward 4 Council Election 2 Democrats and 1 Republican Win
In Ward 4, unofficial results show Democrat Neil Connors, Democrat John McNamara and Republican Robert Smedley won the three seats up for election to represent the ward on the fifteen member City Council, for a 2 to 1 Democratic win in Ward 4. Republican Michael Thompson, Independent Party candidate Luz Ortiz-Luna and Independent Party candidate […]
170 New Britain Children Participate in Hartford Marathon Foundation’s FitKids in School Medal Day
About 170 New Britain kids were part of 850 children participating in the Hartford Marathon Foundation (HMF) FitKids in School medal day. The event was held on October 24, 2023 in Walnut Hill Park. Students from Holmes Elementary School, Jefferson Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School, Northend Elementary School and Vance Elementary School participated. Organizer say […]
Nov 6th to 12th Events and Meetings in New Britain
In New Britain, from Monday, November 6, 2023 to Sunday, November 12th, meetings and events in New Britain include, The New Britain Progressive, a publication of the New Britain Independent Newspaper, Inc. is free to read and community supported. http://newbritainprogressive.com. Please feel free to help the New Britain Progressive with a donation, and you are […]
Marchers in New Britain Call for a Free Palestine
By Bill Shortell I crossed the street through the light, cold rain up to the small crowd gathering in front of the Taqwa Mosque on Arch St in New Britain at 4:00pm on Sunday, October 29. Omer Abdelgader, President of the Executive Committee of the Islamic Association of Central Connecticut, greeted me and said that […]
Democrat Anderson Challenges Republican Stewart for Mayor, Tuesday, in City Elections That Include City Council, Board of Education and Other City Offices
Democratic mayoral candidate Chris Anderson will challenge Republican incumbent Mayor Erin Stewart in the city elections to be held on November 7, 2023. City Council, Board of Education and other offices are also up for election. Anderson has criticized large Stewart tax increases and low funding for education and other city services by the Republican […]