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The New Britain Community Services Department is seeking nominations from employerswho have hired individuals with disabilities or from employees with disabilities who are currently in theworkplace for a recognition and awards breakfast that will be held in October.

Due to an overwhelming response, Mayor Erin E. Stewart announced today that she will hold her next opemn office hours for the month of August on Facebook Live again. The session will be held at 4 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 7.

Mayor Erin Stewart and the New Britain Public Works Department announced that the City's 2017 Annual Paving Program will soon begin, which will involve rehabilitating 8.9 miles of road across 45 City streets.

Mayor Erin Stewart, members of the New Britain latino Coalition, and other officials will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of a monument honoring the 65th Infantry Puerto Rican Regiment of the United States Army.

The City of New Britain will send out motor vehicle tax bills for September 1, the Tax Collector announced today.

The New Britain Commission on the Arts recently made awards totaling $38,380 to 16 New Britain arts organizations. Funding for these awards was made possible with the support of the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development Office of the Arts.

The City will conduct an informational meeting for this project on Tuesday August 1, 2017 at 6:00pm in Room 504 New Britain City Hall, 27 West Main Street, New Britain, CT

The State of Connecticut's budget is not finalized. Therefore, Mayor Erin Stewart is informing residents that annual motor vehicle bills that are usually due in July will not be a part of the City's regular tax billing scheduled to go out this week.

Mayor Erin Stewart and New Britain's Commission on Persons with Disabilities celebrate the 27th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act with the 10th Annual 'Walk and Roll" at Walnut Hill Park.

The City of New Britain's Department of Public Works has finalized its Annual Fleet Report, which details the City's 7.8 percent reduction in the number of City vehicles on the road and a $184,000 reduction in fuel costs, among other changes.

Mayor Erin E. Stewart, Commission Chairman Patrick Dorsey announced today that the New Britain Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department will be hosting the 25th Annual Great American Boom at Stanley Quarter Park on Tuesday, July 4, 2017 (rain date: July 5).

NEW BRITAIN—For the second year in a row, the National Civic League has named the City of New Britain an “All-America City” in recognition of the community’s efforts to boost school attendance, stem summer learning loss, and increase grade-level reading skills—particularly among low-income families.

Mayor Erin Stewart and the New Britain Public Works Department announce the start of the 2017 Pavement Rehabilitation Program. Work will be performed by contractors retained by the City and will begin in August.

that there will be a Special Meeting of the Common Council on Tuesday evening, June 6, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 27 West Main Street, City Hall, for the following purposes...

For the second year in a row, the National Civic League has named the City of New Britain an “All-America City” finalist in recognition of the community’s efforts to boost school attendance, stem summer learning loss, and increase grade-level reading skills.

NEW BRITAIN—Mayor Erin E. Stewart on Wednesday presented to the Common Council a $241.53 million budget proposal, entitled “Leading the Way,” that calls for no tax increase.

that there will be a special meeting of the Common Council on Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 27 West Main Street, City Hall

The Stomwater management Plan is posted for public review and comment.

Mayor Erin E. Stewart announced today that she will hold her next open office hours on Monday, March 20th from 4 to 6 p.m.

The City of New Britain is preparing for Tuesday’s snow storm by bringing additional snow plows into operation, pre-treating roads with salt, coordinating emergency response efforts among various departments, and closely watching the forecast, Mayor Erin Stewart said Monday morning.

A parking ban has been ordered by Mayor Erin Stewart of New Britain in anticipation of the snow which has been forecasted. The parking ban will go into effect at 11:59pm (Midnight) on Monday March 13, 2017 and will likely continue through to Wednesday morning. Parking will be prohibited on all city streets while the ban is in effect.

PRESS RELEASE – SNOW EMERGENCY PARKING BAN

WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 8TH, 2017 AT 11:59 PM (MIDNIGHT)

A parking ban has been ordered by Mayor Erin Stewart of New Britain in anticipation of the snow which has been forecasted. The parking ban will go into effect at 11:59 PM (midnight) on Wednesday February 8th, 2017 and will likely continue through to Thursday afternoon. Parking will be prohibited on all city streets while the ban is in effect.

Mayor Erin E. Stewart and City Assessor Michael Konik announced today that the City’s 2016 Grand List has increased by 0.96 percent—adding $23,708,422 in new assessments to the City’s list of taxable property. This is the third consecutive year that the Grand List has had positive growth.

Mayor Erin Stewart will host a launch event to unveil the City’s new branding campaign and logo.

NEW BRITAIN—Mayor Erin E. Stewart announced today that the City has added free public Wi-Fi to several locations in the downtown area as part of her Smart City initiative.

NEW BRITAIN—The City of New Britain is on pace to end 2016 with a significant reduction in major crimes as compared to 2015, Mayor Erin E. Stewart and Police Chief James P. Wardwell announced today.

TO THE CLERK OF THE CITY OF NEW BRITAIN:

BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT, YOU ARE HEREBY COMMANDED TO NOTIFY Wilfredo Pabon, Jamie Giantonio, Shirley Black, Carlo Carlozzi, Jr., Don Naples, Daniel Salerno, Louis Salvio, Emmanuel Sanchez, Robert Smedley, Tremell Collins, Daniel Davis, Jerrell Hargraves, Christopher Polkowski, Kristian Rosado, Jim Sanders, Jr., Aldermen and Alderwomen of said City, that there will be a special meeting of the Common Council on Wednesday, October 26, 2016 at 6:45 p.m. in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 27 West Main Street, New Britain, Connecticut for the following purposes:

NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING

The Standing Bonding Subcommittee of the Common Council Committee on Administration, Finance, and Law will hold a special meeting on Wednesday, October 26, 2016 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 27 West Main Street, New Britain, Connecticut for the following purpose: