Editor’s Note 6/14/2013
By Editor at June 14, 2024 | 8:15 am | Print
I had a phone call from an upset resident this week. It seems the police in New Britain are checking license plates for unpaid taxes.
This person was pulled over and their car was threatened to be impounded if they did not go to City Hall in 10 minutes to pay the car taxes. Police said they would follow this person to the bank and did follow them into City Hall to pay their car taxes.
I have to admit that I have mixed feelings about this. I believe everyone should be forced to pay their taxes. I pay mine and you should too. My only complaint is it seems like a violation of civil rights. I’m wondering how residents feel about this? Please send me a letter to the editor voicing your opinion.
Mostly, I am releasing this information because I want residents to be aware that this could happen to them. Facts should never be kept quiet. That is why we wanted you to know about this incident. This appears to be a new precedent. How do you feel about it?
I’m also interested in resident’s opinions on our next Mayor. Please go to www.nbcityjournal.com and vote for who you would like to see become the next mayor. I will keep a close eye on the poll.
Our last question was “Do you think the 2013-14 Mayor’s Budget should be approved?” Almost 78 percent voted “no”. Too bad Aldermen did not follow suit. Maybe they need to read our website more to know where residents stand?
This week it seems we are all about letting you know where people stand on issues. I think that is very important. Every voice counts.
Election Day is only 5 months away. Make sure this year you take advantage of your right to vote.
Have you purchased your New Britain t-shirt or polo yet? Hurricane Central, on West Main St, recently re-opened and has all the Hard Hittin’ gear you need. Read page 2 for more info on the school run store. Show your New Britain spirit.
I want to send a big thank you to Gary Naples, Zeena Tawfik and Frank Maccarone. They put out a spectacular Aquinas Reunion on Saturday.
Time for a joke.
A wife buys her husband a dozen underwear all the same color. He says “Why did you buy me them all the same? People will think I never change my underwear.” She says, “which people?” … Total silence.
Until next week watch what you wear and keep reading YOUR #1 Most Trusted Newspaper!
