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New Mayor Pro-Tempore Chosen
By Robin Vinci | Editor at November 16, 2023 | 2:30 pm |
The new Common Council, with a 9-6 Democrat majority, started their first meeting in a bi-partisan manner unanimously naming alderpersons to various positions on Wednesday night. Mayor Erin E. Stewart starting the meeting welcoming all those who were back and those who were voted in last week. The most important appointment came as Ald. Eva Magnuszewski (D) was more...
NB Elks Honor Veterans at HSC
By Robin Vinci | Editor at November 16, 2023 | 2:15 pm |
On Veteran’s Day, Nov. 11, the New Britain Elks Lodge 957 usually marches in the Veteran’s Day Parade, but it was canceled by the State. This year the Elks decided to do something special at the local level instead. Some of the Elks are security guards at the Hospital for Special Care, 2150 Corbin Ave. They noticed patients and employees are veterans and wanted more...
Bi-Partisanship Theme at Inauguration Ceremony
By Robin Vinci | Editor at November 16, 2023 | 2:00 pm |
As Mayor Erin E. Stewart, Council members and more were sworn in Tuesday morning hopes for bi-partisan rang throughout the ceremony. Master of Ceremonies Sharon Beloin-Saavedra started the event saying, “Babe Ruth once said: the way a team plays as a whole determines its success. You may have the greatest bunch of individuals in the world – but if they don’t more...
Stewart Wins Round 3
By Robin Vinci | Editor at November 9, 2023 | 2:30 pm |
Democrats Take Back Council Majority Mixed emotions filled the Back Nine Tavern Tuesday night as Republican Mayor Erin Stewart won her third term as Mayor of the City over Democrat Merrill Gay, but many other Republicans lost seats. “Can’t stop! Won’t stop!,” said Stewart as she took the microphone for her victory speech after winning 5,395 to 4,306. more...
Top 10 Latin Places To Eat in New Britain or Berlin
By Compiled by Robin Vinci | Editor at November 9, 2023 | 2:15 pm |
We didn’t make 10 places this month. We have 7 places, all in New Britain, where you can find some great Spanish or Latin style food. Criollisimo, 240 Arch St., New Britain. Criollisimo is a consistent winner of best Puerto Rican food in the State and takes best Latin Style in the City. Simple kitchen serving typical Puerto Rican eats such as pernil & more...
Cone to Lead New Britain Senior Center
By Robin Vinci | Editor at November 9, 2023 | 2:00 pm |
After 24 years there is a new face in the office of the New Britain Senior Center. Rex Cone is the new director after Mike Karwan retired last month. Cone started his career as the program coordinator at the parks and recreation department. He then went to New Haven as the recreation supervisor for 4 years and last April became the Manchester Senior Center more...
Plans in Works for Christmas Movie to Be Shown Publicly
By Robin Vinci | Editor at November 2, 2023 | 5:52 pm |
While everyone will be able to watch the Christmas movie made in New Britain on Nov. 26 at 8 p.m. on Lifetime, plans are also being made for the public to view it on a bigger screen somewhere in the City. Sheri Amato of Amato’s Toys is looking into a spot the movie previously called “Christmas Hours” and now known as “A Very Merry Toy Store” so it can be more...
Record Crowds Bring Ghouls Downtown
By City Journal Staff at November 2, 2023 | 2:30 pm |
Huge crowds featuring Superman, Chucky, Batman, princesses and more came out Tuesday to enjoy the 6th Annual New Britain Halloween Trick or Treat Safe Zone event downtown. “What a night! Over 7,000 children and adults came to the Halloween Trick or Treat Safe Zone event, and we supplied over 150,000 pieces of candy, while our business owners and neighbors more...
Time to Vote: Election Day is Tuesday
By Robin Vinci | Editor at November 2, 2023 | 2:15 pm |
Do not forget to get to the polls on Tuesday and vote for your favorite candidates. This year the Mayoral election is led by Incumbent Republican Mayor Erin E. Stewart going for her third term against Democrat Merrill Gay. Stewart boasts taking the City from a $30 million deficit to a $15 million surplus and boosting the City credit rating by four notches, growing more...
Phase 6 Ready
By Robin Vinci | Editor at October 26, 2023 | 2:30 pm |
Phase 6 of the Downtown Streetscape project has been approved allowing Mayor Erin Stewart to reach an agreement with Cardinal Engineering at a cost of $135,000. The project will involve improvements from Myrtle St. to the East Main St. intersection from Washington St. to Martin Luther King Drive in front of Newbrite Plaza. “This is is the same work that we’ve more...
