Program gives officers discretion when making an arrest; opt for treatment services instead

The City of New Britain’s Department of Public Works has finalized its biannual Fleet Report, which details the City’s continued reduction in the number of City vehicles on the road over the last three years, along with a decrease in fuel consumption, among other changes

The City of New Britain’s Department of Public Works has finalized its biannual Fleet Report, which details the City’s continued reduction in the number of City vehicles on the road over the last three years, along with a decrease in fuel consumption, among other changes.

This report documents the City of New Britain’s efforts to comply with the conditions of the MS4 General Permit to the maximum extent practicable (MEP) from January 1, 2018 to December 31, 2018.

NEW BRITAIN—Mayor Erin E. Stewart and the New Britain Commission on the Arts are now accepting design proposals from artists interested in turning traffic light control boxes into works of art as part of the High Voltage Art project.

Snow Emergency Parking Ban has been lifted effective immediately.

City adds $31,086,914 in new assessments to list of taxable property

Are You Prepared For An Emergency?

None of us knows when the next emergency will happen or what it will be. We can however work together to best plan and prepare for an emergency before it happens.

Panel to provide update on water, discussions on past and future

Check out the latest news and information from the New Britain Senior Center!

Mayor Erin E. Stewart is announcing that beginning Tuesday, Dec. 18th, she will suspend parking meter fees in the downtown area to provide up to two hours of free parking for holiday shoppers.

Parks, Recreation & Community Services Honors Award Winners

NEW BRITAIN—Standard & Poor’s Global Ratings Service (“S&P”) has affirmed the City of New Britain’s “A+” rating on both its new and underlying debt. At the same time, S&P has affixed its top short-term rating of “SP-1+” to the City’s short term debt obligations.

Mayor Erin E. Stewart and the New Britain Commission on the Arts are seeking artists to display their work in New Britain’s City Hall for the 2018-19 Mayor’s Invitational Exhibition as part of the city’s Art in the Heart series.

The City of New Britain Common Council will hold a special meeting on Wednesday, October 24, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 27 West Main Street, New Britain, Connecticut for the following purposes:

Residents should note that survey crews will be visiting area neighborhoods over the next several weeks

Mayor Erin Stewart and the New Britain Public Works Department announced that the City's 2018 Crack Sealing program will begin on Wednesday, Sept. 19 and will involve making repairs to about 10 miles of roadway.

Curley Jones Wins City's "Experience the New" Marketing Jingle Contest

NEW BRITAIN—Exercising her authority under the City’s charter, Mayor Erin E. Stewart on Monday vetoed Resolution No. 34258-5—the 2018-19 budget that was adopted by the Common Council on June 9, 2018—stating that the amended budget was not in the best interest of the community.

TO THE CLERK OF THE CITY OF NEW BRITAIN:

BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT, you are hereby commanded to notify Eva Magnuszewski, Carlo Carlozzi, Jr., Robert Smedley, Richard Reyes, Emmanuel Sanchez, Kristian Rosado, Brian Keith Albert, Aram Ayalon, Katie Breslin, Jamie Giantonio, Don Naples, Wilfredo Pabon, Daniel Salerno, Iris Sanchez, Francisco Santiago, Aldermen and Alderwomen of said City, that there will be a Special Meeting of the Common Council on Saturday afternoon, June 9, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 27 West Main Street, City Hall, for the following purposes:

BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT, you are hereby commanded to notify Eva Magnuszewski, Carlo Carlozzi, Jr., Robert Smedley, Richard Reyes, Emmanuel Sanchez, Kristian Rosado, Brian Keith Albert, Aram Ayalon, Katie Breslin, Jamie Giantonio, Don Naples, Wilfredo Pabon, Daniel Salerno, Iris Sanchez, Francisco Santiago, Aldermen and Alderwomen of said City, that there will be a Special Meeting of the Common Council on Wednesday evening, June 6, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 27 West Main Street, City Hall, for the following purposes:

LEGAL NOTICE

DECISIONS OF THE

CITY OF NEW BRITAIN

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

The following actions were taken at the Zoning Board of Appeals Regular Meeting of Thursday, May 17, 2018:

Join Us for a Walk/Run to Eliminate Hate

Hosted by: The Academy of Science and Innovation

Saturday June 2nd, 9am-11am

Walnut Hill Park

All are Welcome. Free entry, T-shirts for purchase.

Mayor Erin Stewart, Gov. Dannel P. Malloy, the Governor of Puerto Rico, members of the New Britain Latino Coalition, and other officials will hold a dedication ceremony for a new monument honoring the 65th Infantry Puerto Rican Regiment of the United States Army.

Overall Budget Decreased by 1.58 percent

Candidate Would be First Hispanic Fire Chief in Department's History

The New Britain Police Department responded to numerous calls at 10:12 p.m. on April 4, 2018 in response to reports that a train was blocking several intersections.

TO THE CLERK OF THE CITY OF NEW BRITAIN:

BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT, YOU ARE HEREBY COMMANDED TO NOTIFY Eva Magnuszewski, Carlo Carlozzi, Jr., Robert Smedley, Richard Reyes, Emmanuel Sanchez, Kristian Rosado, Brian Keith Albert, Aram Ayalon, Katie Breslin, Jamie Giantonio, Don Naples, Wilfredo Pabon, Daniel Salerno, Iris Sanchez, Francisco Santiago, Aldermen and Alderwomen of said city, that there will be a special meeting of the Common Council on Wednesday, April 11, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 27 West Main Street, City Hall, for the following purpose:

TO THE CLERK OF THE CITY OF NEW BRITAIN:

BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT, YOU ARE HEREBY COMMANDED TO NOTIFY Brian Keith Albert, Aram Ayalon, Katie Breslin, Carlo Carlozzi, Jr., Jamie Giantonio, Don Naples, Wilfredo Pabon, Richard Reyes, Kristian Rosado, Daniel Salerno, Emmanuel Sanchez, Iris Sanchez, Francisco Santiago and Robert Smedley, Aldermen and Alderwomen of said City, and Mayor Erin E. Stewart, that there will be a special meeting of the Common Council on Tuesday, April 10, 2018, at 6:30 p.m. in Council Chambers, City Hall, 27 West Main Street, New Britain, Connecticut for the following purposes:

Mayor Erin Stewart and representatives from SeeClickFix will provide an overview and interactive presentation for a new mobile app called SeeCLickFix that allows individuals to report pot holes, graffiti, blight and other issues right from their mobile phone.

TO THE CLERK OF THE CITY OF NEW BRITAIN:

BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT, YOU ARE HEREBY COMMANDED TO NOTIFY Eva Magnuszewski, Carlo Carlozzi, Jr., Robert Smedley, Richard Reyes, Emmanuel Sanchez, Kristian Rosado, Brian Keith Albert, Aram Ayalon, Katie Breslin, Jamie Giantonio, Don Naples, Wilfredo Pabon, Daniel Salerno, Iris Sanchez, Francisco Santiago, Aldermen and Alderwomen of said City, that there will be a special meeting of the Common Council on Wednesday, March 28, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 27 West Main Street, New Britain, CT for the following purposes:

The Standing Bonding Subcommittee of the Common Council Committee on Administration, Finance and Law will hold a special meeting on Wednesday evening, March 28, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 27 West Main Street, New Britain, CT for the following:

Informational Session - Board of Education Budget Presentation and Discussion by Superintendent Nancy Sarra.

The City of New Britain wishes to determine the feasibility and the environmental impacts of creating new drinking storage water reservoir on City owned property located at 0 Biddle Pass in Plainville, CT.

The City of New Britain has launched a proactive initiative to sell off city-owned property that has been vacant and unused for an extended period of time.

Mayor Erin E. Stewart and City Assessor Mike Konik announced today that the City's 2017 Grand List has increased by 6.27 percent.

TO THE CLERK OF THE CITY OF NEW BRITAIN:

BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT, YOU ARE HEREBY COMMANDED TO NOTIFY Eva Magnuszewski, Carlo Carlozzi, Jr., Robert Smedley, Richard Reyes, Emmanuel Sanchez, Kristian Rosado, Brian Keith Albert, Aram Ayalon, Katie Breslin, Jamie Giantonio, Don Naples, Wilfredo Pabon, Daniel Salerno, Iris Sanchez, Francisco Santiago, Aldermen and Alderwomen of said City, that there will be a special meeting of the Common Council on Thursday, January 25, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 27 West Main Street, New Britain, CT for the following purposes:

Mayor Erin Stewart and the New Britain Commission on the Arts Present a Call for Nominations for the New Britain Poet Laureate

TO THE CLERK OF THE CITY OF NEW BRITAIN:

BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT, YOU ARE HEREBY COMMANDED TO NOTIFY Eva Magnuszewski, Carlo Carlozzi, Jr., Robert Smedley, Richard Reyes, Emmanuel Sanchez, Kristian Rosado, Brian Keith Albert, Aram Ayalon, Katie Breslin, Jamie Giantonio, Don Naples, Wilfredo Pabon, Daniel Salerno, Iris Sanchez, Francisco Santiago, Aldermen and Alderwomen of said City, that there will be a special meeting of the Common Council on Wednesday, January 17, 2018 at 6:45 p.m. in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 27 West Main Street, New Britain, CT for the following purposes:

The Standing Bonding Subcommittee of the Common Council Committee on Administration, Finance and Law will hold a special meeting on Wednesday evening, January 17, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 27 West Main Street, New Britain, CT for the following:

The City of New Britain has launched a new service that allows property owners to conveniently and quickly pay for their water and sewer bill online through the City's website at newbritainct.gov.

Mayor Erin Stewart, Economic Development Director Bill Carroll, owner Mark Schand, and others will hold a ribbon cutting on Tuesday, Jan. 16 to mark the opening of Sweetwater Juice Bar and Deli, a new downtown business offering healthy drink and food options.

Mayor Erin Stewart, the Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities, and other community leaders will hold a citywide celebration on Monday, Jan. 15 to honor the legacy of civil rights activist Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

TO THE CLERK OF THE CITY OF NEW BRITAIN:

BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT, YOU ARE HEREBY COMMANDED TO NOTIFY Eva Magnuszewski, Carlo Carlozzi, Jr., Robert Smedley, Richard Reyes, Emmanuel Sanchez, Kristian Rosado, Brian Keith Albert, Aram Ayalon, Katie Breslin, Jamie Giantonio, Don Naples, Wilfredo Pabon, Daniel Salerno, Iris Sanchez, Francisco Santiago, Aldermen and Alderwomen of said City, that there will be a special meeting of the Common Council on Wednesday, January 10, 2018 at 6:45 p.m. in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 27 West Main Street, New Britain, CT for the following purposes:

The Standing Bonding Subcommittee of the Common Council Committee on Administration, Finance and Law will hold a special meeting on Wednesday evening, January 10, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 27 West Main Street, New Britain, CT for the following:

Hosting bingo, a raffle, or bazaar? Under a change in state law, permitting is now done through the New Britain Police Department.

Please use the following link for the online permit portal: https://permits.newbritainpolice.org/public/welcome

Mayor waives downtown parking fees for remainder of the holiday shopping season

Title VI information can be found in the Documents Tab under Policies and Procedures.

Road closure of Main Street between Columbus Boulevard and East Main Street will begin at 7:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 15, 2017 and is expected to remain closed until 3:00 p.m. Friday, November 17, 2017. Pedestrian access is expected to remain closed until 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 15, 2017.

Mayor Erin E. Stewart, Parks and Recreation Commission Chairman Patrick Dorsey, and Vice Chairman Paul Shaker, Sr. are pleased to announce that Stanley Golf Course will be honoring Veterans on Friday, November 11, 2016 with a free greens fee. All military personnel and veterans will receive a free greens fee when they show their Veteran ID card (or similar proof). Veterans are encouraged to relax and enjoy the day that is in their honor by playing a round of golf at beautiful Stanley Golf Course.

Connecticut Secretary of the State, Election Night Reporting

Mayor Erin Stewart will host a ribbon cutting ceremony to mark the opening of AB CDL Driver Training

The City of New Britain and Chrysalis Center Real Estate Corporation (CCREC) will host a downtown redevelopment celebration this Thursday beginning at 9 a.m.

Simple Recycling ready to begin free curbside textile collection service

Mayor Erin Stewart will host a ribbon cutting ceremony to mark the opening of Simple Recycling.

The City of New Britain will be hosting a veterans medal ceremony to honor veterans who currently or previously lived

$58 million mixed-use development is downtown New Britain's first Transit Oriented Development; steps from CTFastrak

Mayor Erin Stewart will host a ribbon cutting ceremony to mark the opening of American Welding and Fabrication

Mayor Erin Stewart will host a ribbon cutting ceremony to mark the opening of Force Aytomation Inc.

The City of New Britain has retained international law firm Scott+Scott Attorneys at Law, LLP, to represent them in litigation against pharmaceuitcal manufacturers and distributors.

Mayor Erin Stewart will host a ribbon cutting ceremony to mark the opening of K&R Precision Grinding LLC

Due to overwhemling popularity, Mayor Erin E. Stewart announced today that she will hold her next open office hours for the month of September on Facebook Live once again.

Mayor Erin Stewart and Veteran’s Commission Chairman Peter Scirpo are proud to announce a City of New Britain veterans medal ceremony recognition event that will be held on Saturday, Oct. 21 in Central Park.

The City of New Britain is working with the Greater New Britain Arts Alliance to bring an exciting new public art project to the community thats called "Bees Across New Britain."

Mayor Erin E. Stewart is proud to announce the launch of a new interactive community policing website aimed at helping residents and business owners submit anonymous tips to help solve crimes and cold cases.

Please find attached the Independent Review of the New Britain Fire Department which was commissioned by Mayor Erin E. Stewart in May 2017.

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: