27 April, 2026
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Resolution Allocating $4 Million for Flood Control Deemed Deficient by Finance Department

New Britain city Finance Director Jonathan Perugini appears to imply that he did not implement a $4 million budget transfer approved by the City Council for Allen Street flood control project, saying that the resolution to approve it had, “deficiencies.” The Council unanimously approved $4 million last September for improvements to address flooding experienced by residents of […]

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New Britain Democrats Call for Cease Fire in Israel and Palestine, Release of Hostages and Humanitarian Relief

The New Britain Democratic Town Committee has approved a resolution calling for, “an immediate and permanent ceasefire and end to the hostilities,” in, “the armed violence in Israel and Palestine,” that, “has claimed the lives of innocent civilians with tens of thousands of lives lost.” In the unanimously approved resolution, Democrats affirmed, “solidarity with our […]

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Council Members Call for Control of Traffic Speeds After Child Injured in Hit and Run

New Britain City Council President Pro-Tempore, Ald. Francisco Santiago (D-5) and Ald. Candyce Scott (D-3) say they are, “deeply saddened and outraged,” about, “the recent hit-and-run incident that occurred on Monday at the intersection of Broad Street and High Street, resulting in the injury of a minor.” Ald. Santiago said that, “Quality of life for […]

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HRA of New Britain Celebrating 60th Anniversary

The Human Resources Agency of New Britain has announced that, in celebration of its 60th anniversary, it is, “embarking on a year-long campaign to celebrate the achievements and local impact made since its founding in 1964.” Dr. Marlo Greponne, Executive Director of HRA says that, “This milestone is a reflection of our collective resolve to […]

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CCSU Planetarium Presenting Show in Honor of Earth Day

The CCSU Copernican Planetarium and Observatory is presenting a show on “Planet Earth: It’s Alive!” in honor of Earth day “Earth Day is celebrated every April,” says the Planetarium, “to call attention to our home planet. Join us in paying tribute to our special place in the solar system at our next free planetarium show.” […]