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Stewart Admits to Water Supply Alert
Press pool story Just one day after the New Britain Independent broke the news that New Britain is in a “water supply alert” due to low capacity in the city’s reservoirs, Erin Stewart, the city’s mayor, has admitted to the alert condition. As the Independent reported, New Britain Deputy Public Works Director for Utilities, Gil Bligh […]
New Britain in a “water supply alert”.
New Britain is in a “water supply alert” according to a report given by New Britain Deputy Public Works Director for Utilities, Gil Bligh. Bligh gave this report at the September 13th meeting of the New Britain Board of Water Commissioners. Bligh also reported that the New Britain reservoirs were at “52.9% capacity as of August 31, […]
Legislators Announce $2.5 million for Non-Profit Facility
The State Bond Commission has approved $2,575,169 in funding for Community Mental Health Affiliates (CMHA). The funding is for renovations of its facility on 26 Russel Street in New Britain which houses the Central CT Winter Shelter and Psychosocial Rehabilitation Program Team Time Social Club. New Britain’s state legislators, State Reps. Betty Boukus (D-Plainville, New Britain), Peter […]
Forum Challenges Mining on Drinking Water Land
News Brief The environmental group, Protect Our Watersheds Connecticut, held a public forum for a crowded room of concerned residents about the proposal by New Britain Mayor Erin Stewart and the Tilcon corporation to mine rock on city drinking watershed land. The forum was held on Thursday, September 22nd at the New Britain Public Library. […]
New Britain’s Own Sen. Terry Gerratana and Rep. Bobby Sanchez Honored as “Children’s Champions”
Sen. Gerratana, and Rep. Sanchez have been named 2016 Children’s Champions by the CT Early Childhood Alliance. The Alliance is a statewide organization committed to improving outcomes in the areas of learning, health, safety, and economic security or chldren ages birth to eight. Every year, the Alliance recognizes legislators who worked closely with early childhood […]
NAACP Harmony Classic this Weekend
The Connecticut NAACP is hosting its Harmony Classic at Central Connecticut State University this weekend. The Harmony Classic is a combination of civic engagement and football. The Harmony Classic football game is between CCSU and Bowie State University on Saturday, September 17th at CCSU’s Arute Field. The game will begin at 3:00 pm and the […]
Connecticut’s Education System Found Unconstitutional But Remains Unremedied
By Renae Reese Connecticut Center for a New Economy, Executive Director Many students in the New Britain public schools are what the Connecticut State Department of Education calls “English Language Learners,” who need their English language skills boosted so they can learn the other subjects. Many students in New Britain are eligible for the benefits […]
New Britain Celebrates the 2016 Puerto Rican Festival
Festive music filled the air, along with the aroma of delicious food and plenty of good cheer at New Britain’s 2016 Puerto Rican Festival. The weather was hot and sunny, as people listened to live music, enjoyed pina coladas and celebrated Puerto Rican culture. New Britain’s Puerto Rican festival is a long standing tradition in the […]
School Officials Announce Bus Schedule Changes for DiLoreto, Pulaski and Slade Students
News Brief Morning bus schedules will change for students at three New Britain schools, school officials have announced. Beginning Tuesday, September 6th, the day after Labor Day, morning bus pick-ups for DiLoreto, Pulaski and Slade students will be ten minutes earlier. “During the first week of school, students who took the bus and attended DiLoreto, Pulaski […]
Black Ministerial Alliance to Hold a Unity Service
News Brief The Black Ministerial Alliance of New Britain will hold a Unity Community Service on Friday, August 26th. The service is dedicated to the theme of “Reviving the Heart of our Community through Unity”. The Guest Preacher for service, which will begin at 7pm, will be Supt. Dr. Ron Surrey, Pastor of New Mount Olive COGIC Church. […]