06 June, 2026
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Farmington Commission Hears Public Opposition to Travel Center Near Batterson Park and Slater Rd. Neighborhood

A Fourth Hearing Will Be Held on June 3 By John McNamara NBpoliticus.com FARMINGTON โ€“ The Inland Wetlands and Environment Commission heard residents from Farmington and New Britain on May 20th strongly oppose an application to build a Travel Center and a gas/diesel fueling station on the town line near Interstate 84 off ramps. In response […]

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Mayor Bobby Sanchez Hosting Little Poland Area Listening Tour

Mayor Bobby Sanchez (D) has announced that he, “and the City of New Britain invite business owners in the Little Poland area of New Britain to attend an upcoming Listening Tour meeting focused on the Little Poland neighborhood and surrounding business district.” “The Listening Tour,” Alisha Rayner, City Director of Operations & Communications says, “is […]

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Mayor Bobby Sanchez and City of New Britain Hosting Open House at Public Works Center

Editor’s note: The cover photo is by Dr Frank Gerratana. Mayor Bobby Sanchez (D) says he is inviting residents to attend an open house at the city Department of Public Works. The event, on Thursday, May 21, 2026, from 4:30pm to 7:00pm, the city says, “will provide residents with an opportunity to meet Public Works […]

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Stewart Suspends Governor Campaign After Investigation Report Says She Misused City Funds

An independent investigation has concluded that former New Britain Mayor Erin Stewart (R) engaged in a pattern of behavior that violated public trust by misusing her city-issued credit card for personal, family, and campaign expenses. In the wake of the report’s findings, Stewart has suspended her campaign for Governor of Connecticut, while current Mayor Bobby […]

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City Council Allocates 2026 HUD Funding

The City Council approved a resolution allocating funds provided to New Britain by the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the federal dollars meant to support viable communities, provide decent housing, and expand economic opportunities for low- and moderate-income residents. Funding is provided annually to the city by HUD and distributed by the […]

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Mayor Sanchez Invites Applications for State-Funded Arts and Cultural Organizations Grant Program

New Britain Mayor Bobby Sanchez (D) has announced availability of the 2026 New Britain Arts and Cultural Organizations (NBACO) State-Funded Grant Program. The City says that the program, made possible through the Connecticut Office of the Artsโ€™ Directed Local Funds Grant, administered by the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development, “is designed to support […]

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Mayor Bobby Sanchez and City of New Britain Announce 2026 Memorial Day Parade

Mayor Bobby Sanchez and the City of New Britain have announced the 2026 Annual Memorial Day Parade, honoring New Britain’s, longstanding tradition honoring the brave men and women who have served our country.” โ€œMemorial Day is a time for our community to come together in remembrance and gratitude for the brave men and women who […]

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Council to Review Budget with Department Heads; May 15 is Deadline for Elderly Tax Relief

The Common Council will hold three meetings (May 5,6,7) to review the Mayorโ€™s proposed budget for the July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027. City departments under the jurisdiction of the Planning, Zoning and Housing Committee (PZH) will be reviewed Tuesday, May 5. The Administration, Finance, Law and Public Services Committee (AFLPS) will continue the review on […]

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Bike New Britain Providing Elementary School Bicycle Education Program

By Bike New Britain On Monday, Bike New Britain will be providing the 5th grade class at Smalley School in New Britain with a bike safety education program. Beginning on Monday, May 4th and continuing through Thursday, May 7th, members of Bike New Britain will be conducting safety education classes from 8am to 9:45am Then […]