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Historic City of Pride Launch Party
By Robin Vinci | Editor at February 27, 2024 | 11:20 am |
[caption id="attachment_15299" align="alignnone" width="580"] [media-credit name="Rachel Anonuevo" align="alignnone" width="580"][/media-credit] Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman speaks to Luna Tikk Amore during the City of Pride Launch Party at Back Nine Tavern on Friday night.[/caption] Over 50 people came out last Friday night to eat, mingle and dance at the City of Pride more...
Vendors Needed for Downtown Farmer’s Market
By Robin Vinci | Editor at February 22, 2024 | 3:00 pm |
If you have produce to sell or are a crafter or a non-profit or a vendor of any other sort, it is time to grab a spot at the downtown Central Park Farmers’ Market. Mayor Erin Stewart announced this week that the City is seeking vendors interested in participating in the market, which made its successful debut in 2016. “The downtown New Britain farmers’ more...
Changes Take Shape at A.W. Stanley Park
By Robin Vinci | Editor at February 22, 2024 | 2:30 pm |
Work began at A. W Stanley Park to renovate the park bringing in a new pool, paths, parking lot, basketball hoops, baseball fields and more began last Fall, but the cold weather has slowed it down. “We attempted to start before it got really cold, but once the ground freezes we can’t do anything,” said Mayor Erin Stewart. “The cost of the project is not for more...
Is the Democratic Council Holding Up City Business?
By Robin Vinci | Editor at February 22, 2024 | 2:15 pm |
When the Democratic majority led Council delayed moving forward with debt restructuring and then delayed the Beehive Bridge Project, some Republican Council members said they began to fear the Council was halting City business under Mayor Erin Stewart. “I believe it to be true,” said Alderman Robert Smedley, who first brought up the issue at a Council meeting more...
TRIAD Annual Pancake Breakfast Set for March 18
By Robin Vinci | Editor at February 22, 2024 | 2:00 pm |
New Britain TRIAD holds many events each year including an Intergenerational Senior Prom. In order to raise money for various events, the TRIAD Annual Pancake Breakfast takes place in March. This year it will be held on Sunday, March 18 from 8-11 a.m. at the New Britain Senior Center, 55 Pearl St. The cost is $6 in advance at $7 at the door. It includes pancakes, more...
Keep Track of All Your Trash Bins
By Robin Vinci | Editor at February 15, 2024 | 3:15 pm |
When the City first started its plastic bin program in 2007, the City was replacing them for residents at no charge. The City ran up a bill of about $40,000 to replace carts. “Carts were being seen in Hartford and everywhere because no one really cared that much,” said Joyce Zukowski of public works. “People just called public works and we brought them a new more...
DMTS Radio Coming Downtown This Summer
By Robin Vinci | Editor at February 15, 2024 | 2:30 pm |
Deivone Tanksley started DMTS Radio seven months ago in his basement, and this summer will open a studio on Main Street. He first connected with 18 local businesses to sponsor the radio station. “That is how it kicked off. Then I decided to implement the show with it and download the free radio app,” said Tanksley. “I am trying to give entertainment that is more...
Sticking Out in A Male Oriented Profession
By Robin Vinci | Editor at February 15, 2024 | 2:15 pm |
Being a young female can be difficult in many professions. Mackenzie Angels, at age 26, is not letting that stop her from becoming a first class attorney. Angels, a new associate for GB Law Group, has seen difficulties in the field. She has done family, criminal, bankruptcy and real estate law. “As you walk into the courthouse and are not an attorney you have to more...
Beehive Bridge Project Bid Sent to Committee
By Robin Vinci | Editor at February 14, 2024 | 10:34 pm |
The Common Council Wednesday night sent the Beehive Bridge Project back to a meeting of the Admin, Finance and Law Committee in March rather than sending it out to bid to Martin Lavierio Construction Company of Bristol for $7.49 million. Ald. Carlo Carlozzi said that due to the present financial situation he wants more thought before approving money for the project. more...
Bees Across New Britain Needs More Sponsors
By Robin Vinci | Editor at February 8, 2024 | 4:00 pm |
Stephen Hard, director of the Greater New Britain Art Alliance (GNBAA), said the group is working hard to get more sponsors for Bees Across New Britain. “We are still short of sponsors and are working the phones. That’s what it takes and I was away and sick for most of January,” said Hard. “We are very close and I am confident we’ll get the number we more...
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