New Britain CT
Reader Writes Letter to Gov. Lamont on Drainage Improvement Funding
Dear Governor Lamont, My wife Sharon and I have been communicating with our local officials and our residents for months. Now is the time for our State Officials to assist us with the Allen St. Problem. Our local officials have stepped up with a $4.2M commitment to fund our 30% share of the $13.9M Allen […]
As Democratic National Convention Begins, McNamara Networks with Fellow Municipal Officials
New Britain’s Council Majority Leader, Ald. John McNamara (D-4) is one of the 74 Connecticut delegates at the Democratic National Convention, which opened today in Chicago, and he says he is using the opportunity to network with fellow Democratic municipal officials from across the nation. “I am looking forward to hearing ideas and ways that […]
Community Events and Meetings in New Britain, Aug 19th to 25th
In New Britain, community meetings and events from today to Sunday, August 25, 2024 include
Dare to Struggle Planning Rally
Dare to Struggle CT is planning a, “Rally to Stop the mistreatment of the homeless and the poor,” saying, “We cannot rely on politicians, the only way we can end these attacks on the homeless, poor, and victims of gentrification is by coming together in the hundreds and thousands to make these attacks stop!” The […]
Dare to Struggle Rally
Dare to Struggle CT is planning a, “Rally to Stop the mistreatment of the homeless and the poor,” saying, “We cannot rely on politicians, the only way we can end these attacks on the homeless, poor, and victims of gentrification is by coming together in the hundreds and thousands to make these attacks stop!” The […]
DeFronzo Wins Democratic Nomination for State Representative
Democratic former City Council member, Ald David DeFronzo (D-AL) is the Democratic Party nominee for State Representative in the 26th Assembly District, after winning today’s Democratic primary with fellow former Council member, Ald Aram Ayalon (D-3), apparently by a nearly two to one margin. The results were unofficially 484 for DeFronzo to 248 for Ayalon, […]
In Primary Tuesday, Democrats to Choose Nominee for 26th District; Republicans to Nominate for U.S. Senate
Everyday Democrats in the 26th State Assembly District have their say on their nominee in the election to succeed longtime State Rep. Peter Tercyak (D-26), who is retiring this year, while Republican voters, citywide will nominate in the upcoming election for U.S. Senate. Democratic former City Council member, Ald. David DeFronzo (D-AL) is the endorsed […]
Council Resolution Honors August as Black Business Month
A resolution has been introduced in the New Britain City Council to recognize August as Black Business Month. The resolution says the Council, “encourages all residents to support and patronize Black-owned businesses, celebrate their achievements, and join in the collective effort to create a more inclusive and equitable economy.” The resolution has been submitted by […]
Resolution Honors California Congresswoman and New Britain Native Anna Eshoo
California U.S. Representative Anna Eshoo (CA-16) is to be honored with a City Council resolution from her birthplace, New Britain, Connecticut, thanking her for serving more than 30 years in the U.S. House of Representatives. In February, Council Majority Leader, Ald. John McNamara (D-4), who is also the sponsor of the Council resolution, wrote about […]
Early Voting Underway in DeFronzo-Ayalon Primary
Voting is underway for the primary between David DeFronzo and Aram Ayalon for the State Representative district that is an open seat after the announced retirement of Rep. Peter Tercyak (D-26). The official date of the Democratic primary in the 26th Assembly district is on August 13th, but under a new early voting law in […]