New Britain named All-America City June 19, 2016 By Robert Storace, New Britain Herald DENVER — The second time was the charm. After failing to make the final cut at the All-America City Awards four years ago, New Britain was triumphant late Sunday, becoming one of 10 communities to earn the official designation from the National Civic League. Representatives of…

After fewer than 100 days in office as the city’s second female mayor, the 26-year-old city native will be one of three people honored in April at the 36th annual dinner, which is named for former President George W. Bush’s grandfather, who was also a senator from Connecticut.