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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 […]
Protestors March to Free Palestine
Despite the rain, demonstrators marched in downtown New Britain, calling to, “free Palestine.” “Free, free Palestine,” protesters chanted. “What do we want?” protesters asked, responding, “Justice!”. “By our millions, by our billions,” protesters chanted, “we are all Palestinian.” CNN has reported that, “Pro-Palestinian demonstrators across the globe took to the streets on Saturday to call […]
Two Proposed Zone Changes Tabled Amid Owner Objections, Others Approved With Opposition
The owners of two properties subject to proposed zone changes objected to the changes, with one saying he did not receive a response from Ald. Robert Smedley (R-4), the Republicans’ Council leader, when he called to discuss the matter. The Council voted unanimously to table those two items, but approved three others, against the objections […]
Hundreds March for Justice in Protest for Katherine Colon
Hundreds of people marched and protested, calling for justice for Katherine M. Colon and accountability from city police and Mayor Erin Stewart (R). Colon died after being hit by a New Britain police car in September. Her family and community activists took to the streets to criticize a lack of information and accountability from city […]
Outgoing Council to Consider Yet More in Long List of 2023 Zone Changes
In its last meeting, the outgoing New Britain City Council will consider more land use zone and zoning ordinance changes. The proposals add to a raft of zoning changes already approved by the Republican-controlled Council in June and September of 2023. East Street and Newington Avenue One change would rezone an area along the corner […]
Justice for Katherine March to be Held
A march is to be held in honor of Katherine M. Colon, who died after being struck by a New Britain police car in September.
New Britain Progressive Publishing Police Blotter
The New Britain Progressive newspaper, as part of its community news coverage in New Britain, is publishing the New Britain Police blotter. The city began publishing the police blotter in August, after a controversy in which another publication was denied free access the police logs. At least one City Council member suggested that the city […]
League of Women Voters Council Voter Forum Cancelled After Republican Candidates Back Out
A voter forum of City Council candidates that had been planned by the League of Women Voters of the New Britain Area was cancelled because Republican candidates did not agree to participate. The League of Women Voters said online that, The League had looked forward to offering the public a chance to get to know […]
Black Democratic Committee Holds Interview with Chris Anderson
The Black Democratic Committee of New Britain hosted an interview with Democratic Mayor candidate Chris Anderson, led by Michael Briscoe. The event was held online. Anderson, the challenger in the mayoral election, says that he is running for mayor because of concerns about issues, like the large increases in property taxes under the incumbent and […]