The PC Lounge: A Unique Local Computer Service Provider!

Besides being known as the Internet Cafe’ offering coffee, sandwiches using Boar’s Head Quality Meats, and soups, a real hidden value is in the rear shop that provides expert computer repairs, sales of used computers and laptops which is located at 14 Washington Street, New Britain.

They also offer new computer equipment of all major brands as well.

Its repair shop is managed by Mr. Scott Scarlett with over twenty years of experience in this field (shown in photo number 4 above). The owner of this operation is Mr. Angel Delgado who has over twelve years of experience in computer repairs and designs (his work station is shown in photo #1).

This unique computer shop offers repairs & sales, software; customize computer systems, network solutions, web designs, backup-analysis, virus removals, accessories, corporate solutions & sales, customizing internal office system solutions, and repairs for all major brands. They are capable of designing and building a computer to fit your specifications or need.

If you have a problem with your computer, their diagnostic fee charge is the lowest in the area at $30--which is deductible from the service charges for your repair should you decide to complete the work that is recommended. I was also amazed to learn that they charge only $120.00 to repair a computer that has been infected with a virus which includes reinstalling all your data and files after the virus repair is completed.

The soldering section of the shop, as shown in photo number 3, is where laptop repairs are completed that usually requires soldering of replacement parts.

As you walk into their show room (shown photo number 2) you can see the many upgraded used computers and laptops on display for sale with many priced in the low one hundred dollar range. There are many used computers that would be ideal for a child to learn how to use computers on.

They also offer the use of on line computers for a low hourly rate together with copying and faxing services.

Finally, New Britain now has an inexpensive computer repair service with 32 years of combined experience available to provide all your computer needs.

BRISTOLTODAY.COM: JRC's regional weeklies, many based in Bristol, still eyed for closure

BRISTOLTODAY.COM: JRC's regional weeklies, many based in Bristol, still eyed for closure

THE RAZING Of THE PINNICLE HOUSING PROJECT IS A SLOW PROCESS!

This is the 67 or so acres of land designated for new businesses to locate in New Britain that will expand the city’s tax base. It seems that there is no urgency for this project to be readied and prepared for its first occupant to establish a presence there.

The city is in dire need to find new revenues in order to offset the state budget cuts and the demanding school budget increase request, but this valuable asset seems to sit dormant.

The Plate Finder For New Britain Police Department

In today’s Hartford Courant a report by Bill Leukhardt announced that the “New Britain Police Department could get a license plate scanner”. He furhter reported that when they tested the device here in New Britain for a period of ten minutes they found three cars known as “Ticket Scofflaws” owing the city a sum of $l,100 in outstanding tickets.

As Frank Smith Says NB had posted on last November 5th. many benefits could be derived from employing this device for our city. Not only catching up with ticket scofflaws but unregistered vehicles, and wanted criminals that have outstanding warrants.

Removing unregistered cars from our highways will be reducing the uninsured motor vehicle accidents within our city our insurance premiums will eventually be reduced accordingly.

I wish to urge every member of the City Council to support the purchase of this device as being requested by our police department.

NEW Britain WILL BE FACING A BUDGET CRISIS!

The “Major Problem” that is facing Our City Council and the Board of Education is the promised budget cuts to our cities by the Governor of our state.

Gov. Rell has announced that she plans to cut #280 million dollars from the state budget state wide which will require our school district to seek more funding from the city Council.

Not knowing just how much this will affect our city since we do not know just how much the exact cut will be rendered to our school district.

It is therefore a must for as many citizens taxpayers to attend the planned budget hearing scheduled for 7 P. M. next Monday January 12th.
It is assumed that the Mayor, Council members, and the district board members will be in attendance for this conclave.

We all know that with the adverse economic problems that our taxpayers are currently facing with unemployment and the higher cost of living for their families’ up keep they can ill afford an increase to their property taxes that will occur if the council approves the board’s request and then to subsequently get hit with the reduction of state funding for education as promised by the governor requiring more money from the taxpayers.

State representative Tim O’Brien has been working fervently at the legislature attempting to secure the necessary state funding for our school district he must be commended for his untiring efforts with this issue.

The New Britain Hearld & The Bristol Press Saved

Mr. Michael Schroeder has a purchase agreement with the Journal Register Co. for both The New Britain Herald and the Bristol press along with the weekly papers that include the Newington Crier, The Wethersfield Post, and The Rocky Hill Post.

all the Newspapers throughout our state made their announcement of this great news for the New Britain and Bristol areas.

The entity making the purchase is the Central Connecticut Communications a corporation which was formed to facilitate the purchase and is owned by Mr. Schroeder.

Another development announced today by the Record-Journal that have made an agreement with the The Republican Company of Springfield, Mass to do their future printing of their newspapers allowing the layoffs 17 full time employees and 28 part time positions and that seven full time and four part time employees in other departments will also see their layoff slips.

The Record-Journal is only part of the story or example that all the newspapers are facing with the sad drop of readership and advertising due to the bad economic times they are all facing.

Buyer Found For Newspapers In Bristol, New Britain -- Courant.com

Buyer Found For Newspapers In Bristol, New Britain -- Courant.com: "courant.com/business/hc-paperssold0107.artjan07,0,6115735.story"

Leaves and Pages: West Main Street’s Real Attraction!

Leaves and Pages is a convenient store located at 59 West Main Street but retains a hidden historical value because in addition to coffee, tea and etc. it offers volumes of historical books, old New Britain post cards from the past, children’s books, and many small inexpensive gifts.

Arlene & Dan Palmer have operated this establishment for the past eight years and successfully turned its atmosphere into a family gathering type of socializing with all who venture to enter this pleasant and very different wonderful place.

In addition to the many areas to congregate they also offer a meeting room for those who may wish to hold a private affair.

With my first arrival, I was immediately welcomed as though I was a long lost family member that reappeared and all the customers there played a big part of the warm welcome.

They also provide gift wrap baskets of imported candies, cookies,
pastas, and jams for your love ones.

If you should desire to be welcomed with a home type atmosphere while enjoying your coffee and reading your paper, then the “Leaves and Pages” is a must on your list to visit.

The magnetic atmosphere of this location will draw you right back for your second visit, again and again!

Mayor Mike remembered by his friends - The New Britain Herald (newbritainherald.com)

Mayor Mike remembered by his friends - The New Britain Herald (newbritainherald.com): "URL: http://www.newbritainherald.com/articles/2009/01/05/business/doc4962caf6aaa87277741433.prt"

Stocked and ready to meet the need - The New Britain Herald (newbritainherald.com)

Stocked and ready to meet the need - The New Britain Herald (newbritainherald.com): "URL: http://www.newbritainherald.com/articles/2009/01/05/news/doc4962c70e9dc87291969657.prt"

Board Of Education Proposed Budget

The Superintendent of the Board of Education submitted her proposed annual budget a sum of an approximate $126,000,000 representing a percentage increase over last year's of approximately 6.63%.

With the economic problems our city is currently facing our City Council will have a difficult time to make the board's final request work. The state's final education grants have yet to be determined which may result with a higher increase to the aforementioned budget numbers.


A Public hearing for this proposed budget will be held by the Board Of Education Next Monday the l2th. of January.

I will submit more information in a few days.

January 5, 2009 6:12 PM

BRISTOLTODAY.COM: Bristol is "Ground Zero in the fight to save American newspapers"

BRISTOLTODAY.COM: Bristol is "Ground Zero in the fight to save American newspapers"

Depot Crossing powers ahead - The Middletown Press (middletownpress.com)

Depot Crossing powers ahead - The Middletown Press (middletownpress.com): "URL: http://www.middletownpress.com/articles/2009/01/05/news/doc49616e1c0858f224070237.prt
© 2009 middletownpress.com, a Journal Register Property"

Catanzaro called back before ethics commission - The New Britain Herald (newbritainherald.com)

Catanzaro called back before ethics commission - The New Britain Herald (newbritainherald.com): "URL: http://www.newbritainherald.com/articles/2009/01/04/news/doc4961765331dc7430356796.prt
© 2009 newbritainherald.com, a Journal Register Property"

Osgood Pool Pantry Opens Tomorrow!

Food distributions scheduled are as follows:

Mondays; 12-4PM

Wednesdays: 3-7 PM

Saturdays: 9 AM to 1 PM

The locations of this site is 460 Osgood Avenue, City

Another location that is planning to open sometime in the future that is located in the rear of the Salvation Headquarters, 78 Franklin Square, New Britain.

This pantry is undergoing renovations and the planned opening date has not been determined as of yet.

Funding for the food cost, for both locations, has been provided by United Ways food security collaborative for New Britain.

The Spanish Speaking Center’s North Street food Distribution point has been terminated until such time Mr. Mary Sanders is able to regain the state budget cuts.

Let us hope that our state representatives are successful in convincing the Governor to replenish the center’s $100,000 cut.

They have been serving food to an approximate 1,500 persons each month who live in the downtown area.

With the major economical hard times facing our city’s poor all three locations should be a must and our Governor should recognize this dire need with her reinstituting the much needed funds to the Spanish Speaking Center.

GREAT NEWS FOR NEW BRITAIN DOWNTOWN AT WEST MAIN STREET!

The old New Britain Bank &Trust Building located on West Main Street next to the City Hall Building is currently undergoing a complete renovation. This building will be converted into a downtown apartment building with the possibility of having commercial in its first level or two.

This well is great for the city in creating additional downtown foot traffic. Hopefully, in reminiscing, could the foot traffic regenerate itself like it was some fifty years ago? Or could that be just wishful thinking?

Let us all hope that the additional living accommodations will help to attract businesses that will locate at the pinnacle heights business tract and move New Britain forward as planned by our Mayor.

BRISTOLTODAY.COM: New London daily distressed at possible Press closure

BRISTOLTODAY.COM: New London daily distressed at possible Press closure

Proposed Education Budget of $130,000,000--WOW!

It is apparent that the school board’s budget that is scheduled to be presented this coming Monday night at seven o’clock will have a shocking revelation that some insiders are anticipating that the Superintendent will be announcing her proposed budget of $130,000,000.

With the economic adversities as it is forecasted to last for a period of a year or two coupled with its unemployment problems; I strongly urge the city’s taxpayers to attend this meeting in order to prevent the all time historical increase to The Board of Education Budget.

Calling your elected officials on the Board of Education would certainly emanate extreme caution, with their actions, when approving their final board deliberations.

Phase Three of The Fairview Cemetery Never Ending Story!

Recognizing the pending legal action and issues that still are pending there is not much that can be said of the resent episode with of portions of the fence being installed by the contractor or employees of the Park department?

The Parks and Recreation Director, Mr.Bill DeMaio, should at least advise the public which enterprise made the recent installation of the few sections at the corner of Smalley Street and East Streets.

I believe the public should know the exact facts surrounding this mysterious installation. It does appear that the taxpayers are footing the cost of this installation.

The taxpayers and residents should also know as to when the completed installation is to be expected!

New Britain is Changing Its Looks

New Britain is Changing Its Looks

With the completion of the renovations of the Rio Building, on Main Street, and the refurbishing of the West Main street facility for the illustrator’s apartments. The City’s downtown is starting to look much better when you connect all the changes made on Broad Street. Aka ‘Little Poland”

And link them all together making New Britain a better place to live.

Now the city is being blessed again with a new look about to take place on its Arch street area. Yes; 85 Arch Street, a boarded up three story building, will be razed in order to make room for an Office, retail and apartments structure which will be owned by the Friendship Center of New Britain.

Displacing the Vega building will be a dozen units which will accommodate our city’s homeless people along with some retail businesses in its first level.

Let us all hope that the necessary financing will be all in place for this welcomed change that is about to happen for good of our city.