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šŸŒ± How a $18.9M gap could reshape New Britainā€™s schools next year

New Britain, Connecticut Patch AM: a 4 min read

Coffee in hand, New Britain? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ā˜€ļø

In today's newsletter:

  • How a $18.9M gap could reshape New Britainā€™s schools next year
  • Why state police dispute New Britain mayorā€™s claim of a tax probe
  • How a New Britain car dealership became a hub for major drug deals

Also on today's calendar: Alexis Chartrand & Nic Gareiss and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is round on both ends and hi in the middle? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Clouds giving way to some sun, with a high of 58 and low of 39 degrees.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 67, low: 42.
  • Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 68 and low of 47 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

1. Teacher layoffs loom as New Britain school board finalizes next year's budget (wtnh.com) ā€” New Britainā€™s school district is staring at an $18.9 million deficit that could mean teacher layoffs, staff cuts, or even an elementary school closure unless more state funding comes through. After sending 49 non-renewal notices, the Board of Education rescinded them to rework the budget, while Mayor Bobby Sanchez and local legislators push for more ECS aid and an independent audit of school finances.
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2. Connecticut State Police claim no knowledge of alleged investigation into New Britain tax scandal (fox61.com) ā€” New Britain residents are watching a fast-moving tax scandal as Mayor Bobby Sanchez says Connecticut State Police are investigating alleged tax irregularities at City Hall, while state police say they have no record of such a probe. The controversy follows the firing of the cityā€™s revenue collector over years of improper tax handling and unsecured cash, with promises of tighter safeguards and broader internal reviews.
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3. West Hartford man sentenced for trafficking more than 5 kilograms of cocaine (fox61.com) ā€” A major federal drug case tied to a Main Street car dealership in New Britain has led to a 12-year prison sentence for a West Hartford man identified as a cocaine supplier. New Britain police worked with federal and state agencies to investigate the organization, which trafficked multiple kilograms of cocaine and other drugs, seized guns and cash, and resulted in lengthy sentences for several conspirators.
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4. Northampton superintendent interviews slated for Monday, Tuesday (gazettenet.com) ā€” New Britain readers may be interested that their deputy superintendent, Ivelise Velasquez, is a finalist to lead Northampton Public Schools, with interviews scheduled Monday and Tuesday. Northamptonā€™s School Committee will question four candidates, all with extensive education leadership backgrounds, before choosing a new superintendent at a special meeting on April 30.
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  • This app closed my account saying I had to use my real name....
    have anyone experienced that before? I was going by Original Damu...and was subjected to change it if I wanted my account back. Smfh!! (Nextdoor New Britain)
  • Hartford HealthCare posted a job opening for Unit Secretary - Critical Care in New Britain. Apply here.
  • Lincoln Tech posted a job opening for Adjunct-Nursing Clinical Instructor BSN or MSN in New Britain. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near New Britain here.

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Ohio (Thank you Mary D. for sending it in!)
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