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Streetscape Project Continues Across Downtown
By Robin Vinci | Editor at July 3, 2024 | 9:00 am |
City Buys New 40 Foot Artificial Pre-Lit Christmas Tree Residents have been noticing trees being removed from Central Park, but many do not understand that this is just the beginning of the transformation of downtown. “There is a lack of information about the trees,” said Mayor Erin Stewart. “I look at it everyday and I know the construction is going to change more...
Free Summer Meals Available for Kids
By Chris Seymour | Correspondent at July 2, 2024 | 6:30 pm |
A federally funded program through the US Department of Agriculture will be providing free meals (breakfast and lunch) for youth 18 and under at a number of sites around the city this summer. These summer meals for kids and teens are available Monday-Friday at a number of schools (such as Roosevelt School and New Britain High School, beginning Monday, July 6) and more...
Fireworks Celebration Saturday
By Robin Vinci | Editor at July 2, 2024 | 6:15 pm |
The City of New Britain will present one of the biggest Fourth of July celebrations on Saturday in “The 23rd Annual Great American Boom”. It will take place at Stanley Quarter Park July 4 (rain date: July 5). This giant 4th of July celebration begins at 5 p.m. with the opening of several attractions and food vendors, followed by a concert starting at 6 p.m. by more...
New Baseball Team Coming in August
By Robin Vinci | Editor at July 2, 2024 | 6:00 pm |
Although we still don’t know what team and what league will come to New Britain, Mayor Erin Stewart said a decision should be made in August. “There are three independent leagues that are interested in the stadium,” said Stewart. “There is one option I like the best and I am pursuing it and meeting about that, but they have not made a final decision more...
SGC Red Nine Ready This Year
By Robin Vinci | Editor at June 18, 2024 | 6:30 pm |
In about 10 weeks golfers may soon get a taste of the new more difficult Red Nine at the Stanley Golf Course on Hartford Rd. On Tuesday Mayor Erin Stewart had a chance to check out the progress and was very happy. “It was absolutely incredible. I was floored at the amount of progress that has been made at the new holes,” said Stewart, who is a golfer. “The more...
New Greenhouse Opens at NBHS
By Chris Seymour | Correspondent at June 18, 2024 | 6:15 pm |
A new greenhouse at New Britain High School will expose students to urban farming and some very valuable hands-on learning. In fact, over the last two years, students (and teachers) installed the 20x20 structure, which cost about $20,000, but was paid for entirely through grants and partnerships. “Urban farming is a significant component of our health and more...
23rd Klingberg Vintage Motorcar Festival Saturday
By Robin Vinci | Editor at June 18, 2024 | 6:00 pm |
It’s that time of year to go to the top of the hill and view some of the best motor vehicles you will ever see. The 23rd Klingberg Vintage Motorcar Festival will kick-off Saturday with more than 300 antique cars on display. “Thanks to our sponsors, scores of volunteers and more than 300 antique car owners that will show their works of art, not only will this more...
Council Adopts Budget with Zero Tax Increase
By Robin Vinci | Editor at June 11, 2024 | 6:30 pm |
By a vote of 13-2 the Common Council voted to approve mostly what was Mayor Erin Stewart’s budget for 2016 on Wednesday night. The tax rate will remain at 49 mills. “We made a concerted effort to keep taxes where they are. There is a concern if they are absorbing last year’s 11 percent tax increase or not,” said Mayor Pro Tem Suzanne Bielinski (D). “I more...
Frisbies Ice Cream, Noble Gas Nearing Completion
By Robin Vinci | Editor at June 11, 2024 | 6:15 pm |
Those who drive by Farmington Ave. on a regular basis have seen the corner near Slater Road developing each day. Michael Frisbee of Hunter Development has been building multiple businesses on the site and plans call for their opening in about one month. “Mike Frisbie has been a Godsend. I do not know where he came from,” said Mayor Erin Stewart. “He came to more...
Homeless Program Gaining Momentum
By Chris Seymour | Correspondent at June 4, 2024 | 6:30 pm |
The mayor’s taskforce to end homelessness, “Building Hope Together”—formerly known as “The Mayor’s Ten Year Plan to End Homelessness”—has been working hard to snuff out vagrancy, and get at its root causes. The plan, which got started under Mayor Timothy Stewart, is now in its seventh year and its goals focus on three areas (and each has its own more...
