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🌱 What New Britain is demanding back from its former mayor

New Britain, Connecticut Patch AM: a 4 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • What New Britain is demanding back from its former mayor
  • New Britain man’s storage unit search leads to major cocaine conviction
  • Bethel’s dramatic comeback thriller at New Britain Stadium, inning by inning

Also on today's calendar: Into the River: The Tragedy of 1896 and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: When is the best time to buy a trampoline? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 81 and low of 68 degrees.
  • Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 93, low: 70. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Hot with sunny intervals, with a high of 94 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. New Britain revokes Erin Stewart's pension, demands money back (theday.com) — New Britain’s new administration is moving to revoke former Mayor Erin Stewart’s pension and recover more than $240,000 it says was improperly paid out in tuition, severance and legal costs, with more repayment demands likely after a full audit. The city is also refusing a charter-violating pension deal for former tax collector Cheryl Blogoslawski, signaling a tougher stance on benefits and use of public funds at city hall.
   

2. New Britain man admits role in cocaine trafficking operation, faces federal prison term (fox61.com) — A 28-year-old New Britain resident has admitted in federal court to possessing over 500 grams of cocaine tied to a storage unit on West Main Street in the city, and now faces at least five years in prison. FBI task force members and New Britain police made controlled drug buys before seizing the stash, and sentencing is set for September 1.
   

3. Bethel baseball team rallies to defeat Branford, advances to first CIAC championship game since 1991 (nhregister.com) — A packed crowd at New Britain Stadium watched Bethel erase a four-run deficit and walk off Branford 5–4 to reach its first CIAC Class L baseball final since 1991. The semifinal, played Tuesday in New Britain, featured late-inning heroics from Tom Martin and strong bullpen work, setting up this weekend’s state championship matchup in Middletown.
   

4. Corinne A LaMarr, 88 (bristoledition.org) — Friends and family of Corinne A. LaMarr will remember that her story began in New Britain, where she was born and attended Connecticut Teachers College before a long teaching career in Bristol. Services are scheduled in Bristol on Wednesday morning, with calling hours just beforehand, as loved ones gather to honor her legacy of warmth and dedication.
   

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