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🌱 What federal investigators are now demanding from New Britain City Hall records

New Britain, Connecticut Patch AM: a 4 min read

What's up New Britain! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What federal investigators are now demanding from New Britain City Hall records
  • Where New Britain fans can cheer on Germany in the World Cup
  • How New Britain schools are coping with this week’s intense classroom heat

Also on today's calendar: Spring into Summer Craft Fair and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a pile of kittens? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Mostly sunny; hot, less humid, with a high of 90 and low of 62 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: Sun mixing with clouds; hot, temps: high: 90, low: 64.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and not as warm, with a high of 78 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Federal Authorities Reportedly Subpoena City Records Related to Erin Stewart Investigation (newbritainprogressive.com) — Federal authorities have reportedly subpoenaed the City of New Britain for extensive records related to former Mayor Erin Stewart’s use of a municipal purchasing card and other city financial matters, with a response due July 28, 2026. The request covers nearly a decade of documents, including reimbursement records, audits, Amazon accounts, education benefits, and the Mayor’s Trophy Charitable Fund, signaling heightened scrutiny of city financial practices.
   

2. Where to watch the World Cup around Connecticut (thehour.com) — Soccer fans in New Britain can gather at East Side Restaurant, the long-running Bavarian-style beer hall, for World Cup watch parties focused on Germany’s group-stage matches, complete with food and beer specials. The guide also spotlights other Connecticut bars and city-sponsored events where residents can catch games throughout the tournament.
   

3. Connecticut schools dismiss early as heat forces students out of hot classrooms (wfsb.com) — New Britain students are dealing with the heat very differently depending on their school’s air conditioning, with New Britain High staying relatively comfortable while older buildings like Diloreto Elementary and Middle School dismissed early. Districts across Connecticut, including Simsbury and Milford, are also shortening days or adjusting graduations as classrooms become uncomfortably hot.
   

4. LIST: Where is the best place to live in Connecticut? (wtnh.com) — New Britain appears in new U.S. News rankings of the best places to live in Connecticut, with population, commute time, home values, rent, and income data laid out alongside other cities. While not topping the list, New Britain’s relatively modest housing costs and short commutes may interest residents weighing whether to stay, move within town, or compare their city to nearby communities.
   

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  • This is a free event tomorrow night in Hartford!
    Open for men and women. This is a matriarchal gathering with giveaways, food, games and vibes. Grab a friend and come make more friends! (Nextdoor Monroe)
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Ok New Britain! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A meowtain. (Thank you Michelle M. for sending it in!)
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