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🌱 What could the investigation mean for Erin Stewart and New Britain?

New Britain, Connecticut Patch AM: a 4 min read

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  • What could the investigation mean for Erin Stewart and New Britain?
  • How would CCSU’s polytechnic shift change New Britain students’ futures?

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Today's riddle: Why are frogs poor conversationists? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 76 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 85, low: 56.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 79 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• What's next for Erin Stewart? (wfsb.com) — New Britain residents are watching closely as law enforcement experts say restitution alone may not prevent possible criminal charges tied to former Mayor Erin Stewart’s alleged misuse of a city credit card. Stewart has suspended her campaign, and analysts warn the investigation and any charges could reshape both her future and New Britain’s political landscape.
   

• Central Connecticut State University considers controversial shift to polytechnic model (wfsb.com) — Central Connecticut State University in New Britain is weighing a major shift to become Connecticut’s first polytechnic institution, emphasizing STEM, AI, and hands-on learning. Supporters see better job preparation, while faculty, students, and alumni fear higher costs, weakened liberal arts, and a departure from the university’s historic mission as the Board of Regents prepares to review the plan.
   

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Newington

  • NEWINGTON Mary Josephine Colello passed away peacefully on May 10 (bristolpress.com)

Berlin

  • Residents Urged To Take Regional Community Health Survey (patch.com)

Farmington

  • Farmington, West Hartford Students Honored For Videos On Civic Engagement (patch.com)
  • Cyclists celebrate Bike Month (fox61.com)
  • Survey Finds Physicians Doubt Insurers' Pledge To Ease Prior Authorization Woes (kffhealthnews.org)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They jump to conclusions. (Thank you Rita S. for sending it in!)
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