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🌱 Police seek witnesses after deadly New Britain pedestrian crash Friday night

New Britain, Connecticut Patch AM: a 5 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • Police seek witnesses after deadly New Britain pedestrian crash Friday night
  • What Fitch’s new ‘A’ rating really means for New Britain
  • When and where you can browse thousands of books in New Britain

Also on today's calendar: Earth Day Celebration & Ribbon Cutting: Where Literacy Meets Sustainability and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do cows have hooves and not feet? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and cool, with a high of 52 and low of 39 degrees.
  • Wednesday: A passing morning shower, temps: high: 53, low: 43.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 68 and low of 44 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Matthew Croskey dies in New Britain pedestrian crash, police say (thelegaladvocate.com) — A 38-year-old man died after being struck by a car late Friday night near Hartford Road and Village Square Drive in New Britain, and police are asking anyone with information to call them. Authorities say the victim, identified as Matthew Croskey, had been searching for his stolen vehicle when he was hit, and the driver stayed at the scene. Investigators are still working to determine what led to the crash.
   

2. Fitch Ratings Gives New Britain ‘A' Rating with Positive Outlook (newbritainprogressive.com) — New Britain’s bond rating has been affirmed at ‘A’ with a Positive Outlook by Fitch Ratings, signaling confidence in the city’s financial management. City leaders credit tighter budgeting, rebuilding reserves, and plans to fully fund pensions as key steps toward long-term fiscal stability for residents.
   

3. Friends of New Britain Public Library Hosting Spring Book Sale (newbritainprogressive.com) — New Britain readers can stock up on low-cost books at the Spring Book Sale in the Public Library’s Community Room from April 30 to May 2. With special displays on America’s founding, WWII, and foreign-language titles, proceeds from every purchase go directly back to supporting your local library’s programs and services.
   

4. Erin Stewart discusses recent interview on tax collector probe (wtnh.com) — New Britain residents are watching former Mayor Erin Stewart face scrutiny over comments about residents informally offering favors while seeking tax relief, which she says she always rejected and never viewed as real bribe attempts. The remarks come amid a probe involving the city’s former tax collector and are now fueling attacks from both Democrats and her Republican rival as she runs for governor.
   

5. In Connecticut, Doctors Now Sue Patients Most Over Medical Bills, Surpassing Hospitals (kffhealthnews.org) — Two New Britain residents are among many Connecticut patients being sued by doctors and imaging centers over relatively small medical debts, sometimes after job loss or serious illness. Their stories highlight how nonhospital providers now file most medical collection lawsuits statewide, raising concerns about financial strain and access to care for already struggling families.
   

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