03 May, 2025
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Polish Day at the State Capitol Celebrated by New Britain Residents and Elected Officials

New Britain residents and elected officials carried on a long tradition on May 2nd, celebrating Polish Day at the State Capitol. The 2025 Polish Day was hosted by Rep. Dave DeFronzo (D-26) with Lt Gov Susan Bysiewicz (D). Remarks about Polish Day history were shared by Deborah Krawiec, and Gov Ned Lamont joined in the […]

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Council Audit Committee Examines City Audit; Considers Audit Firm for Coming Years

The City Council held a meeting examining the city audit for the budget year that ended last June and discussed requests for proposals for the current budget year. The auditor, CliftonLarsonAllen, found a “Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Financial Reporting”, reporting that, The financial close process of the City did not include a timely […]

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School Funding, Emergency Housing, Libraries and Infrastructure Concerns Raised by Residents at City Council Budget Hearing

At its public hearing on the city budget the City Council heard residents’ concerns about the need for greater funding for city schools, emergency housing, completion of the Allen Street project and the Public Library. Public Library Library Director Viktor Sjöberg and others spoke in favor of additional funding for the New Britain Public Libary. […]

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City Council Approves $2 Million Toward $13.9 Million Allen Street Project

In a special meeting on Wednesday, the New Britain City Council approved $2 million toward the $13.9 million Allen Street project. The project is to alleviate mounting concerns about flooding caused by drainage infrastructure in need of improvements affecting the neighborhood between Allen Street and Roxbury Road near CCSU neighborhood. That neighborhood has been facing serious […]

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City Council to Hold Special Meeting on Allen Street Project Funding

The City Council is set to hold a special meeting to take up a resolution to bond $2 million for the Allen Street drainage infrastructure project. The $2 million proposal would be funding toward the proposed $13.9 million Allen Street project drainage project that is to alleviate mounting concerns about flooding caused by drainage infrastructure […]

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Scott Speaks on the Importance of Three Council Resolutions

Ald Candyce Scott (D-3) is speaking about the importance of three resolutions she submitted at the last City Council meeting. One resolution acknowledges Child Abuse Prevention Month. Scott said that that, as a counselor, she has worked with children and families for about 15 years. “I have seen some of the most difficult cases and […]

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Racial Justice Coalition Calls Residents to Action for City Emergency Housing and Education Funding

Saying, “New Britain deserves better!” the New Britain Racial Justice Coalition is calling city residents to action, in support of city funding for emergency housing and education. Mayor Erin Stewart (R) is set to announce her budget for the upcoming year tomorrow. After that, the Council will consider the budget. “We’re calling on the New […]

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Retirement Celebration Honoring Rep Peter Tercyak Held to Benefit Sanchez Mayoral Run

Democrats held an event to honor the service of former New Britain State Representative Peter Tercyak (D-26), who announced a year ago that he was retiring at the end of his term, after serving the city in the state House of Representatives for almost twenty-two years. The event, last Thursday, was to benefit the campaign […]

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Local Leaders Celebrate “Moving Forward Together!” in Honor of Women’s History Month

State legislators and City Council members honored the accomplishments of local women leaders at an event in honor of Women’s History Month. The event, “Moving Forward Together!” was hosted by the Council President Pro Tempore, Ald Francisco Santiago (D-5), Council Majority Leader, Ald John McNamara (D-4) and Council Assistant Majority Leader Ald Iris Sanchez (D-2). […]

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