New Britain, Connecticut
Recent meetings
Common Council Regular Meeting
The New Britain Common Council will meet to approve minutes, consider a grant for a tire center, and vote on public works bids and resolutions returned from committees.
- Grant for Town Fair Tire Centers of Connecticut LLC at 665 West Main Street
- Public Bid No. 4214 for Myrtle Street Complete Streets improvements
- Public Bid No. 4216 for Stanley Golf Course chemicals and fertilizers
- Approval of minutes from May 27 and June 10, 2026
- Recognition of June 19, 2026, as Juneteenth
Common Council
The Common Council will discuss the proposed fiscal year 2026-2027 budget for the NBDD and amendments to the code of ordinances regarding capital project bid requirements. The body will also review several public bids for infrastructure and professional services.
- Item No. 37188: Proposed NBDD budget for fiscal year 2026-2027
- Item No. 37187: Amendments to ordinance sections 2-566, 2-591, and 2-619 regarding capital project bid requirements
- Public Bid No. 4225: Right of Way and Sidewalk Improvement Program 2026-2027
- Public Bid No. 4226: Annual Trench Repair Program 2026
- Public RFP No. 4227: Revaluation services for the City Assessor's Office
Compensation Committee
The Compensation Committee will hold a special meeting to discuss salaries for elected and appointed officials. The meeting is scheduled for Monday, June 8, 2026, at 6:00 PM in Council Chambers.
- Discussion of salary for elected and appointed officials
- Meeting location: Council Chambers, City Hall, 27 West Main Street
Common Council Regular Meeting
The Common Council will discuss amending zoning ordinances and maps to comply with Public Act No. 25-1. The body will also review the NBDD proposed budget for fiscal year 2026-2027 and various city purchase orders.
- Amendments to zoning ordinances for residential and mixed-uses per Public Act No. 25-1
- Zoning map change from RO District to T for properties between Vine Street and Lexington Street
- Purchase of two Monroe snow plows for the Public Works Department
- Proposed NBDD budget for fiscal year 2026-2027
- Amendments to Code of Ordinances sections 2-566, 2-591, and 2-619 regarding capital project bid requirements
Common Council Special Meeting
The Common Council will review reports from the Committee on Planning, Zoning and Housing and the Committee on Administration, Finance and Law and Public Services. The body will act upon resolutions regarding the General Fund, Special Revenue Funds, Enterprise Funds, and the Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.
- Resolution regarding the General Fund Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027
- Resolution regarding the Special Revenue Funds and Enterprise Funds Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027
- Resolution regarding the Budget Appropriation for Capital Improvement Program 2026-2027 (LoCIP)
Common Council
The Common Council will vote on a code amendment to increase penalties for general, animal, health, blight, and housing violations. Other action items include approving a certificate of location for Mavis Discount Tire at 615 Hartford Road, authorizing intersection improvements at West Main and Vine Streets, and entering into solar energy agreements with Titan Energy. The Council also considers a HUD consolidated plan, fire department equipment and software contracts, and proclamations for heritage months.
- Revise code Sec. 1-15, 6-19, 7-44, 7-62, 11-6, 13-260 to increase penalty fines for violations
- Mavis Discount Tire certificate of location approval at 615 Hartford Road
- West Main and Vine Streets intersection improvements contract with Colossale Siteworks Corporation
- Agreement with Titan Energy and GreenSkies Clean Energy for solar projects
- Acceptance of Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG)
Committee on Administration, Finance and Law and Public Services - Budget
The Committee on Administration, Finance and Law and Public Services will hold a special meeting to act on three resolutions: the General Fund Budget, the Special Revenue and Enterprise Funds Budget, and the Capital Improvement Program (LoCIP) Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. These resolutions would set the city's spending for the upcoming fiscal year.
- Resolution on General Fund Budget for FY 2026-2027
- Resolution on Special Revenue Funds and Enterprise Funds Budget for FY 2026-2027
- Resolution on Budget Appropriation for Capital Improvement Program 2026-2027 (LoCIP)
Committee on Administration, Finance and Law and Public Services - Budget
The Committee on Administration, Finance and Law and Public Services will vote on resolutions for the General Fund, Special Revenue Funds, and Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. The committee will also study the establishment of a new municipal identification card program.
- Vote on General Fund Budget for FY 2026-2027
- Vote on Special Revenue and Enterprise Funds Budget for FY 2026-2027
- Vote on Capital Improvement Program Budget for FY 2026-2027
- Study establishing a municipal identification card program
Zoning Subcommittee and Planning, Zoning and Housing - Budget
The Zoning Subcommittee and the Committee on Planning, Zoning and Housing will hold a joint meeting on May 5, 2026. The Zoning Subcommittee will first hold a public hearing on Mavis Discount Tire's request for a certificate of location approval at 615 Hartford Road, then act on three budget resolutions for fiscal year 2026-2027. Following that, the Committee on Planning, Zoning and Housing will take up the same budget resolutions and any tabled items.
- Public hearing on Mavis Discount Tire's certificate of location approval for a motor vehicle repairer license at 615 Hartford Road
- Resolution to adopt the General Fund Budget for FY 2026-2027 (Item 37139-1)
- Resolution to adopt the Special Revenue Funds and Enterprise Funds Budget for FY 2026-2027 (Item 37140-1)
- Resolution to adopt the Budget Appropriation for Capital Improvement Program 2026-2027 (LoCIP) (Item 37141-1)
- Committee on Planning, Zoning and Housing will also consider tabled items after public participation
Common Council Budget Public Hearing
The New Britain Common Council will hold a public hearing to receive comment on the mayor's proposed General Fund, Special Revenue/Enterprise Funds, and Capital Improvement Program (LoCIP) budgets for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. The hearing is scheduled for April 28, 2026, at 6:30 PM in Council Chambers. Residents may attend in person, view online, or call in to comment.
- Resolution on General Fund Budget for FY 2026-2027
- Resolution on Special Revenue Funds and Enterprise Funds Budget for FY 2026-2027
- Resolution on Budget Appropriation for Capital Improvement Program 2026-2027 (LoCIP)
- Public hearing with in-person, remote call-in, and livestream options
Common Council Regular Meeting
The Common Council will consider granting certificates of location approval for a motor vehicle dealer and repairer license at 724 Allen Street (Z2 Motorsports) and a repairer license at 46 Washington Street (New Britain Muffler LLC). Other items include infrastructure contracts (generator wiring, elevator repair, public bids for recreation), annual subscriptions, recognitions, and an appointment to fill a Ward 2 vacancy.
- Certificate of location approval for Z2 Motorsports at 724 Allen Street
- Certificate of location approval for New Britain Muffler LLC at 46 Washington Street
- Electrical work for generator and transfer switch at Water and Sewer Administration Building, 1000 Shuttle Meadow Road
- Public Bid No. 4223 and No. 4215 for Recreation and Community Services Department
- Appointment of Common Council member to fill vacancy in Ward 2
Common Council Special Meeting
The Common Council holds a special meeting to receive reports and vote on resolutions adopting the General Fund, Special Revenue Funds, Enterprise Funds, and Capital Improvement Program (LoCIP) budgets for fiscal year 2026-2027. Public participation is available in person and remotely.
- Report and resolution on General Fund Budget FY2026-2027
- Report and resolution on Special Revenue and Enterprise Funds Budget FY2026-2027
- Report and resolution on Capital Improvement Program (LoCIP) Budget FY2026-2027
Zoning Subcommittee Special Meeting
The Zoning Subcommittee will hold a public hearing to consider certificates of location approval. These approvals are required for the State DMV to issue motor vehicle dealer and repairer licenses for three specific properties.
- Z2 Motorsports, LLC: dealer and repairer license for 724 Allen Street
- New Britain Muffler LLC: repairer license for 46 Washington Street
- Mavis Discount Tire: repairer license for 615 Hartford Road
Common Council Regular Meeting
The Common Council will consider a purchase and sale agreement for Parcel A along with 125 Columbus Boulevard with RMS HHI LLC, and a settlement of claims in Janice Schum v. City of New Britain. Other business includes awarding contracts for milling and paving, traffic signal equipment, and roll-out trash containers, as well as resolutions for youth violence prevention funding, distracted driving enforcement, and recognition of April observances.
- Purchase and Sale Agreement with RMS HHI LLC for Parcel A and 125 Columbus Boulevard
- Settlement of claims in Janice Schum v. City of New Britain
- Services for milling and paving various streets for 2026 Pavement Rehabilitation Program
- Purchasing of equipment and services for traffic signal detection and pavement markings on various streets
- Youth Violence Prevention Initiative: grant for New Britain Police Athletic League to purchase sports equipment and cover travel expenses
Committee on Administration, Finance and Law and Public Services
The Committee on Administration, Finance and Law and Public Services will hold a public hearing and meeting to discuss revising the code of ordinances. The body is considering increased penalties for various ticket violations and a study on a municipal identification card program.
- Item No. 37099: Proposed increased penalties for general purpose, animal, health, blight, and housing violations
- Item No. 37100: Proposal to study establishing a New Britain municipal identification card program
Common Council Regular Meeting
The Common Council will review petitions for location approvals to allow state DMV licensing for two repair businesses. The body will also discuss a professional development training contract for firefighters and the Every Kid Counts after school program.
- Certificate of location approval for New Britain Muffler LLC at 46 Washington Street
- Certificate of location approval for Mavis Discount Tire at 615 Hartford Road
- 2023 Assistance for Firefighters Grant professional development training contract
- Every Kid Counts after school program at Diloreto, Holmes and Vance elementary schools
- Department of Finance response regarding elected officials with past due utility balances
CANCELLED - Common Council Special Meeting
The special meeting of the New Britain Common Council scheduled for March 12, 2026, has been cancelled. No items were considered or discussed.
- Meeting cancelled; no agenda items
Common Council Special Meeting
The New Britain Common Council is holding a special meeting to act on a formal censure of Alderman Robert Smedley. The resolution cites his use of a pseudonym on social media to post statements the council deems divisive, harmful, and offensive, including profanity directed at constituents. The council will decide whether to adopt the censure resolution.
- Formal censure resolution against Alderman Robert Smedley for social media posts made under the pseudonym 'Colin Rober'
- Resolution references a February 4, 2026 post about the death of Jerrell Hargraves and subsequent exchanges with constituents
- Council previously adopted a resolution in August 2024 calling for an end to incendiary political rhetoric
- Censure affirms commitment to respectful public discourse and urges constructive dialogue
Compensation Committee
The Compensation Committee of the New Britain Common Council is holding a special meeting to review and discuss salaries for several elected and appointed positions, including the Mayor, Corporation Counsel, Clerk of Committees, Treasurer, Common Council, and Registrar of Voters. Public participation is available in person or remotely.
- Review of Mayoral salary
- Review of Corporation Counsel salary
- Review of Clerk of Committees salary
- Review of Treasurer salary
- Review of Common Council salary
Common Council Regular Meeting
The Common Council will discuss and likely vote on a settlement of claims in Antonio Marino v. City of New Britain, an emergency purchase order for XDF computer systems integration equipment, and authorization for a CT Department of Economic and Community Development arts grant. Other items include netting at Stanley Golf Course and proclamations recognizing Lunar New Year and Ramadan.
- Settlement of claims in Antonio Marino v. City of New Britain
- Emergency purchase order for XDF computer systems integration equipment
- Authorization for CT DECD arts grant
- Netting for Stanley Golf Course from Recreation and Community Services Department
- Recognition of Lunar New Year and March as Month of Ramadan
Common Council Regular Meeting
The Common Council will hold an executive session regarding a lawsuit against the police department (Rosa Lee Klaneski v. City of New Britain Police Department). The council will also consider renewing a contract with Siemens Industry for PSTC division, authorizing a purchase order for Avaya phone licenses, and discussing locations for automated traffic enforcement safety devices. Other items include a Willow Brook Park discus throwing cage and an alternatives analysis for Route 174 reconstruction. The agenda includes several consent reports and resolutions.
- Executive session re: Rosa Lee Klaneski v. City of New Britain Police Department
- Authorization to renew agreement with Siemens Industry, Inc. for 1 year for PSTC division
- Authorization to issue purchase order for one year of Avaya phone licenses with Carousel Industries for PSTC division
- Willow Brook Park discus throwing cage at Willow Brook Park Sports Complex
- Automated traffic enforcement safety device locations
Common Council Regular Meeting
The Common Council will hold its regular meeting, addressing petitions, committee reports, and a consent agenda. Major items include a budget amendment for Beeline Trail Phase 3, after-school programs at six elementary schools, and various contracts and grants. The council will also vote on a certificate of location approval for a motor vehicle dealer at 724 Allen Street.
- Public Bid No. 4150: Beeline Trail Phase 3 budget amendment (State Project No. 88-202)
- Certificate of location approval for Z2 Motorsports, LLC at 724 Allen Street
- Petition for crosswalk study at Senior Center, 55 Pearl Street
- Petition for parking study on Cornelius Street
- Acceptance of 2024 FEMA Assistance Firefighters Fire Prevention Grant