Opinion
New Britain Progressive Opinion Page
On this page, you will find Op-Ed pieces, news analysis and other opinion in which the authors seek to inform on topics of interest to the New Britain community. If you would like to send commentary for consideration, please email it to [email protected].
The Allen St. Neglect and Disinformation Continues. Meanwhile, Stewart & Saavedra Are Still $6M Short For The Allen St. Project! Our Taxpayers And Flooding, Sanitary Back-Up and Break Victims Deserve Better Than This!
Updated 10-26-25 Presentation #48: This updated record is being shared regarding the status of our neighborhood’s storm-sewer system and the City and State responses. Our concerns must be given the highest priority. The Allen St. Storm-Sewer System serves 177 acres of developed, congested, residential neighborhoods. Intense rainfall easily overwhelms this compromised, outdated and undersized storm-sewer […]
Reader Expresses Thanks to Rep Bobby Sanchez
Editor’s Note: The cover photo is a file photo by Dr Frank Gerratana and shows Rep Bobby Sanchez (D-25) and State Treasurer Erick Russell (D). Heartfelt Thanks to Representative Bobby Sanchez, We want to extend our sincere gratitude to Representative Bobby Sanchez and the New Britain Legislative Delegation for standing with the residents. Your recent […]
The Allen St. Neglect and Disinformation Continues. Meanwhile, Stewart & Saavedra are still $6M Short.
Updated 10-20-25 Presentation #48: This updated record is being shared regarding the status of our neighborhood’s storm-sewer system and the City and State responses. Our concerns must be given the highest priority. The Allen St. Storm-Sewer System serves 177 acres of developed, congested, residential neighborhoods. Intense rainfall easily overwhelms this compromised, outdated and undersized storm-sewer […]
Reader Says: Vote for Ald Candyce Scott
By Michele Stewart-Copes, MS, MSW I am voicing my strong support for Candyce Scott for Alderwoman. Over the years I have experienced her steadfast advocacy for youth and the disenfranchised citizens in our city. As a NAACP member she led the NAACP Youth Group and worked hard to raise funds for transportation at New Britain […]
Reader: Bail Agents Share How They Changed the Way Bail is Processed to Help Clients
Opinion by Ava Alers, What do you do if, for some reason, a loved one gets arrested, and you are away on vacation? What if the unthinkable happens while you are home alone with the kids, and your significant other is arrested? Not too long ago, families had to drive to the police station to […]
Justice for Katherine Colon: Reinsch Now Works for Middletown PD
Opinion by Justice for Katherine Colon Today, due to a tip sent to us by a member of our community, we discovered a post from Mayor Erin Stewart’s personal, private facebook account, alleging that Killer Cop Connor Reinsch no longer works for the City of New Britain. We were able to independently confirm that he […]
Council Democrats Question Use of $470K for Pickle Ball Courts In Budget Transfer
NEW BRITAIN – Common Council Democrats are questioning the use of $470,000 to fund construction of pickle ball courts at A.W. Stanley Park in a budget transfer resolution to be considered at the September 24th regular meeting of the Common Council. Common Council Democrats Update The resolution proposes to transfer accrued revenues from the 2024-2025 […]
Mayor Stewart is $6M Short: Where is the money for the Allen St. Project? What Is Your Plan? Our Taxpayers Deserve Better Than This
This updated record is being shared regarding the status of our neighborhood’s storm-sewer-sanitary system and the City and State Responses. More debunked talking points: 1) Mayor Stewart and Alderperson Saavedra never walked the Allen St. Neighborhoods with Sharon and I. 2) Attached is Mayor’s Stewart’s letter (dated 7-15-24) to the State Bonding Commission members Napoli […]
Reflections of a Hundred Year Old Activist
By Ida Cohen Seeing so many of us in front of New Britain’s City Hall was a sight for these sore eyes. Lately reading the news has been so depressing, and there we were one hundred strong, chanting, yelling, fighting for our civil rights! Every time I’ve heard discussions on the news and radio I’ve […]
Congratulations on the Promotion of Colonel Christee Cuttino
By Coach Darwin Shaw, Lord, you are worthy of all the praise. I would like to congratulate Christee Cuttino. Today at 3pm, Christee will be promoted to Colonel at the “National Museum of the United States Army” (1775 Liberty Dr., Fort Belvoir, Virginia). Christee is a graduate of New Britain High School, class of 1999. […]