As Democrats Take Power in New Britain, They Offer Praise to Long-Term GOP Mayor

Sworn as New Britain mayor, Bobby Sanchez resigns from House

Bobby Sanchez resigned his seat in the House of Representatives on Wednesday, hours after his inauguration as the mayor of New Britain. Sanchez, a Democrat who has represented the 25th House District since 2011, was elected mayor last week, succeeding Republican Erin Stewart. The vacancy will be filled in a special election yet to be scheduled. With a Democratic majority of 102-49, the loss of one Democrat will not appreciably change the balance…

As Democrats take power in New Britain, they offer praise to long-term GOP mayor

In a ceremony where Gov. Ned Lamont and other Democratic leaders took turns praising likely GOP gubernatorial candidate Erin Stewart, newly elected Mayor Bobby Sanchez announced a hiring and promotion freeze at New Britain city hall and an audit of city finances.

Bobby Sanchez sworn in as New Britain mayor

Now former Mayor Erin Stewart, a Republican, swore in Democrat Bobby Sanchez on Wednesday. He is the first Latino Mayor of New Britain. “As a young Puerto Rican kid growing up in New Britain, this moment is surreal for me,” Mayor Sanchez said. Sanchez beat Republican Sharon Beloin-Saavedra in last week’s election. At the inauguration, there was excitement that City Hall is under new leadership and a new political party for the first time in 12 y…

New postmaster in Peñasco

I’m honored to introduce myself to the community as your new postmaster. My name is Rufina Pearla Sanchez, and I’m excited to begin this journey serving the residents and businesses of Peñasco. …