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Mayor’s Salary Would Apparently Go To $108,929 Under Raise Proposal
A proposal would apparently increase the salary of New Britain’s mayor, again, to 24% higher than it was in 2021.
Crisis and Hope in Healthcare Discussed at Forum
A nurse and other advocates discussed problems and possibilities in the healthcare system at the New Britain Public Library.
High Water Bills To Be Discussed At Community Meeting on April 14th
Board of Assessment Appeals member Candyce Scott is inviting people with high water bills to a meeting to discuss taking action on the issue.
Commission Proposes Council District Plan That Fails To Reflect City’s Diversity
The city Districting Commission approved a plan for City Council districts appearing to fall well short of representing the city’s diversity.
YMCA Gets $1 Million For Energy Upgrades At Downtown Facility
New Britain – The city’s legislative delegation praised state Bond Commission approval this week of over $1 million for improvements to the New Britain-Berlin YMCA’s facility on High Street. The planned energy efficient window replacement and air conditioning upgrades would support health safety, the ability for youth and adults to utilize the facility, and cost-savings […]
BEE-NB Celebrates Community at Diaspora
Building Economic Equality-New Britain (BEE-NB) celebrated six months of community organizing at the Diaspora Multicultural Society on Friday
Charter Commission Begins Discussion on Council Districts
The city Charter Revision Commission began a discussion on March 22nd on possible changes in Council representation.
Stewart Apparently Proposes Borrowing To Cover City Spending Again
Republican Mayor Erin Stewart is proposing $49.5 million in taxpayer borrowing to refinance existing city debt…
Modest Changes Could Make Commission’s Council District Plan Reflect City’s Diversity
With only modest changes, the tentatively chosen plan for City Council districts could be changed to represent the city’s diversity.
Commission Tentatively Chooses Redistricting Plan Less Diverse Than City
The city Redistricting Commission tentatively chose a plan for City Council districts that appears to not represent the city’s diversity.