24 March, 2025
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Former Alderman Adam Platosz’ Life of Service To City and Community

Funeral services for Former City Alderman Adam Platosz, who died March 12th at the age of 73, drew hundreds of individuals who came to mourn the passing of a public servant and a loyal and generous friend and leader in the city’s Ukrainian American community. Platosz, a longtime member of the Democratic Town Committee, served […]

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Public Open House Planned for Piper Brook & Webster Brook Flood Project

SLR Consulting is inviting people to a Public Open House for Piper Brook and Webster Brook Flood Project. Organizers of the event say, Come learn about the Resilient CT Piper Brook and Webster Brook project and provide your input on flooding at priority sites along the river! Welcome to the Public Open House for Piper […]

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Democrats Advocate for Infrastructure and Neighborhood Improvements as City Standing Bonding Subcommittee Recommends Park Borrowing With Board of Finance Votes

The City Bonding Subcommittee approved recommending for $6,300,000 in borrowing for parks projects, with members of the Republican-controlled Board of Finance and Taxation tipping the balance in favor. Democrats on the committee had moved to table the proposal, calling for city bonding to include funding for flood control and other neighborhood priorities, but were outvoted […]

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New Britain Racial Justice Coalition Planning March Community Meeting and Iftar

The New Britain Racial Justice Coalition is planning its March Community Meeting and Iftar. The Coalition invites people, saying, “We’ll be discussing the city and sate budget and how it impacts our community. Come share your thoughts, connect, and break fast with us.” The meeting is Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 6:30pm at 115 West […]

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Water, Park and School Bonding Proposed; Council Committee Special Meeting Called

The City Council’s Standing Bonding Subcommittee will hold a special meeting this week. On the agenda are three proposals for city capital projects. One proposal is for $145,000,000 in bonding for a major renovation project at Smith Elementary School, a $9,800,000 project at Pulaski School and $2,700,000 at Slade School. The $145,000,000 for the Smith […]

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