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🌱 How a $14.7M grant will reshape a key New Britain gateway

New Britain, Connecticut Patch AM: a 5 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • How a $14.7M grant will reshape a key New Britain gateway
  • Don’t miss “Jesus Christ Superstar” live this week in New Britain
  • New Britain Bees tighten playoff race with gritty 3–1 road win

Also on today's calendar: The Litchfield County Choral Union - SINGING AMERICA 250 FROM ROOTS TO PROMISE and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: What was the occupation of the 3 wise men? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Mostly cloudy and humid, with a high of 81 and low of 72 degrees.
  • Monday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 81, low: 63.
  • Tuesday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 85 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. CTDOT, Governor Lamont, Senator Blumenthal, Senator Murphy, Congresswoman Hayes, Mayor Sanchez Announce $14.7 Million Grant To Improve Safety and Connectivity in New Britain (einpresswire.com) — New Britain has secured a $14.7 million federal grant to completely redesign the dangerous Route 174 and East Street intersection, adding sidewalks, safer signals, and better CTfastrak access. Work, led by the city with CTDOT support, is slated for 2029–2031 and aims to boost safety, reduce congestion, and support East Side neighborhood revitalization and transit-oriented development.
   

2. Blues and rock ‘n' roll sounds are richly represented this week in CT arts (courant.com) — New Britain theater fans can catch a new production of “Jesus Christ Superstar” at Connecticut Theatre Company on Norden Street, running through Aug. 9 with evening and matinee performances. It’s part of a busy statewide arts week that also features major concerts, comedy shows, and festivals across Connecticut, from Bridgeport and Hartford to New Haven and the casinos.
   

3. Bees Outlast Spinners 3-1 Behind Strong Pitching, Late Insurance (ngscsports.com) — New Britain baseball fans will be glad to know the Bees picked up a 3–1 road win over the Lowell Spinners behind strong pitching and late insurance runs. The game recap highlights key at-bats, defensive plays, and bullpen performances as New Britain chases a playoff spot with nine games left in the regular season.
   

4. Workers' Compensation Commission (ct.gov) — If you’re dealing with a workplace injury in New Britain, the state Workers’ Compensation Commission runs a dedicated 6th District Office right in the city. This overview explains how 15 administrative law judges, regional district offices, and support services handle dispute resolution, rehabilitation, and administration of Connecticut’s workers’ compensation system.
   

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They were firemen. The Bible says they came from afar. (Thank you Jerri B. for sending it in!)
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