City of New Britain Office of Mayor Timothy Stewart

MEDIA ADVISORY

October 27, 2011
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Lisa Carver, (860) 826-3303

HISTORIC CORNERSTONE CEREMONY TO TAKE PLACE ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2011 FOR NEW BRITAIN’S POLICE STATION PROJECT


New Britain Mayor Timothy Stewart, in conjunction with the Grand Lodge of Connecticut Ancient Free and Accepted Masons announced today that cornerstone ceremony for the City’s new police station will be held on Saturday, October 29, 2011 starting at 1:00 p.m. on the construction site (gathering will be at the intersection of Chestnut Street and Scalise Drive adjacent to the Chestnut Street side of the Szczesny Garage).

“I am honored that members of the Grand Lodge of Connecticut are performing this traditional ceremony at our new police station” Mayor Stewart said today. “This state of the art facility is one that the City can be proud of for many years to come and the cornerstone and its contents will help to commemorate this project and the workers and leaders who made it possible.”

Contents that will be placed in the cornerstone for posterity include Council resolutions and other documents regarding the construction of the facility, a New Britain Police Department patch and various New Britain Police photos and memorabilia.

In addition to members of the Grand Lodge from across Connecticut, invited guests include the members of the Common Council, the Police Commission and the Police Commission. The public is invited, but there is no seating. A reception will follow after the ceremony at the New Britain Masonic Lodge at 10 Mason Drive.

Logistical notes: Free parking for the event is available in the City owned Szczesny Garage which has an entrance on Chestnut Street. The cornerstone is located at the corner of the building facing Chestnut Street closet to the Garage. The ceremony is being held on an active construction site, so sturdy footwear is recommended, as well as umbrellas if rain is predicted.