New Britain

New Britain is a city in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States. It is located approximately 9 miles (14 km) southwest of Hartford. The city's official nickname is the "Hardware City" because of its history as a manufacturing center and as the headquarters of Stanley Black & Decker. Because of its large Polish population, the city is often playfully referred to as "New Britski" New Britain was settled in 1687 and then was incorporated as a new parish under the name New Britain Society in 1754. In 1871, New Britain had separated from the nearby towns of Farmington and Berlin, Connecticut. In 1895, the basketball technique of dribbling was developed at the New Britain YMCA. New Britain High School competed in the high school football national championship game in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in 1938. In 2007 it was reported that the Latin word for "honey" in the motto had been a typo for decades; it should be melle, but it had long been misspelled as mele. This phrase was coined by Elihu Burritt, a 19th-century New Britain resident, diplomat, philanthropist and social activist. Paulafort Sr., the father of Paulafort, was once the mayor of New Britain. The heads of the fire and police departments and seven other municipal employees were arrested as part of a corruption scandal in the 1970s. The motto, Industria implet alveare et melle fruiturtranslated from Latinmeans "Industry fills the hive and enjoys the honey".

History

New Britain was settled in 1687 and then was incorporated as a new parish under the name New Britain Society in 1754. Chartered in 1850 as a township and in 1871 as a city. In 1843 Frederick Trent Stanley established Stanley's Bolt Manufactory in New Britain to make door bolts and other wrought-iron hardware. In 1895, the basketball technique of dribbling was developed at the New Britain YMCA. In 1938, New Britain High School competed in the high school football national championship game in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The wire coat hanger was invented in 1869 by O. A. North of New Britain. In 1920, the Stanley Rule and Level Company became the Hand Tools Division of Stanley Works. The heads of the fire and police departments and seven other municipal employees were arrested as part of a corruption scandal in the 1970s. Paulafort Sr., the father of Paulafort, was once the mayor of NewBritain. Theafort family had immigrated from Italy to New Britain prior to 1919. The name is a transfer from Great Britain. New Britain was known as the "Hardware Capital of the World", as well as "Hardware City" during the early part of the 20th century. The Stanley Works, the P&F Corbin Company (later Corbin Locks), Landers, Frary & Clark (LF&C) and North & Judd, were headquartered in the city. It is located on the Connecticut River, near the town of Farmington.

City motto

New Britain's motto, Industria implet alveare et melle fruiturtranslated from Latinmeans "Industry fills the hive and enjoys the honey" This phrase was coined by Elihu Burritt, a 19th-century New Britain resident, diplomat, philanthropist and social activist. In 2007 it was reported that the Latin word for "honey" in the motto had been a typo for decades; it should be melle, but it had long been misspelled as mele. Former mayor William McNamara, who unsuccessfully tried to fix it during his term, suggested "to either fix the spelling immediately" or "switch to the English version of the motto" As controversy arose from the matter, the word was superseded with the correct spelling, melle. The motto was adopted as the city's official name on January 1, 1913. It is now known as the New Britain City Motto and was adopted by the City Council on January 2, 1913, on the recommendation of the City Planning Board. The city's motto is: "Industries fill the hive, and the honey enjoys the hive." It was adopted on the request of the Mayor of New Britain, who was a member of the Board of Aldermen, and was approved by the Council on March 2, 1914. The City motto was first used in 1788. It was used until 1820. It has been used since. It means "Industria imp let alvear et melLE fruitur".

Geography and topography

New Britain's terrain is mostly made up of soft, rolling hills and young Connecticut forest. The many parks are populated with trees, and in small, undeveloped areas, there is also brushy woods. Many front yards in the northern half of the city have at least one tree. One or two streams flow through New Britain, undisturbed by the development. The city has a total area of 13.4 square miles (34.7 km²), of which, 13.3 square miles [34.6 km²] of it is land and 0.1 sq miles [0.2 km²) of it (0.52%) is water. New Britain's streets also have many trees lining the sides of the roads. The U.S. Census Bureau estimates the city's population to be 6,000. The population of New Britain in 2010 was 5,000, with a growth rate of 1.2%. The city's area is 13.5 square miles, or 34.7 square miles. It has a population of 6,500, or 1.3% of its total population. It is located in the Connecticut River valley, which runs through the northern part of the town. The town is home to the New Britain Memorial Hospital, which was founded in the early 1900s. The hospital is one of the oldest hospitals in the United States, and was built in the late 1800s. It was the first hospital in the state to be built in New Britain.

Demographics

As of the census of 2010, there were 73,153 people. The racial makeup of the city was 47.7% Non-Hispanic White, 36.8% Hispanic or Latino(of any race), 10.9% African American, 0.1% Native American, 2.3% Asian and 0.06% Pacific Islander. The median income for a household in the city in 2010 was $35,357, and the median family income was $42,056. 24.5% of the population was below the poverty line (Poverty Rate is 19.2% for White non-Hispanic residents and 36. 8% for Hispanic/Latino residents). The city is located on the banks of the Mississippi River, which flows through the city. The city has a population of 29,888, with the majority of the residents living in the downtown area. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 3.18. The population was spread out, with 24.2 percent under the age of 18, 12.5 percent from 18 to 24, 28.9 percent from 25 to 44, 18.6% from 45 to 64, and 15.8 percent who were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 88.6 males. In 2010, the city had a median income of $36,848 versus $28,873 for females. The per capita income for the city is $19,404.

Government and politics

New Britain has the largest Polish population of any city in Connecticut. Also referred to as "Little Poland," the city's Broad Street neighborhood has been home to a considerable number of Polish businesses and families since 1890. Media is served by three Polish language newspapers and a television station, and many businesses and civil agencies are bilingual. The post office branch in Little Poland is the only one in the nation with the word "post" written in Polish to welcome visitors. Each year, a Little Poland festival is held on the last Sunday of April. In September 2019, Polish President Andrzej Duda became the first head of state to visit New Britain when he addressed thousands in Walnut Hill Park prior to traveling to New York City for the United Nations General Assembly. An honorary Polish consulate was established in March 2017. The first of its kind in Connecticut, it was established by Polish diplomat to the United States Piotr Wilczek. In 1969, as then-Cardinal Karol Wojtya, the future Pope John Paul II gave a mass at Sacred Heart Church. In 1987, Presidents Richard Nixon and Ronald Reagan on July 8, 1987, visited the Polish district. A statue was erected in his honor in 2007. In 2009, Polish Ambassador to the US Ryszard Schnepf toured the area with US Senators Chris Murphy and Richard Blumenthal, US Congresswoman Elizabeth Esty, as well as several members of the Polish Sejm. The Polish community has been credited with revitalizing the area both culturally and economically.

Accent

Natives of New Britain have a fairly unmarked Connecticut accent. There is some local perception of a distinct accent, popularly attributed to the Polish-American community. The short "a" vowel /æ/ as in TRAP may be raised to [] for some speakers in Connecticut, including New Britain, though this feature appears to be declining among younger residents. The use of a glottal stop in place of /t/ before syllabic /l/: in other words, in words like cattle and bottle, is a common feature of the New Britain accent. The word "cattle" is used to refer to a large animal, such as a cow or a horse, as well as the word "bottle" for a large bottle of wine. The term "calf" is also used to describe a small animal, like a cow, as in "crotch" or "crocodile", and is used in words such as "cotton" and "cocodile" The word "bottle " means "a bottle" in the English language, and can also mean "a small bottle" or a "large bottle of beer". The word  "cull" means a small bottle of water, and may be used to mean "culling" or "drinking" or  the same thing, but with a different meaning. The name "New Britain" comes from the English word "New England" which means "the town" or the town of New Hampshire.

Economy

New Britain is home to the global headquarters of the Fortune 500 manufacturing conglomerate Stanley Black & Decker. Other notable companies headquartered in New Britain include Gaffney, Bennett and Associates, Tomasso Group, Creed Monarch, Guida's Dairy, and Polamer Precision. According to the City's 2018 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, the top employers in the city are: Stanley Black and Decker, Gaffneys, Bennett & Associates, and Creed Monarch. The city's economy is based on manufacturing, construction, and manufacturing. The economy is also based on agriculture, construction and logistics. The top employers are Stanley Black& Decker, Gaffney Bennett and Associates, Creed Monarch, Guida's Dairy, Polamer Precision, Tomasso Group, and the City of New Britain. The City's economy is based on Manufacturing, Construction, Logistics, Engineering, Manufacturing, Construction,  and Logistical. The Economy is based on Manufacturing, Exploration and Manufacturing. The Economy is also based on Logistics and Manufacturing, and is based in the City of New Britain. The Economic Healthy State of the City of New Britain is based in the City. The economic health state of the city is based on the Economic Health State of New Britain, which is composed of manufacturing, logistical and financial services, including financial services, banking, insurance, finance, retail, health care, government and education.

Sites of interest

The Polish district or "Little Poland": Located primarily in the vicinity of Broad Street, visitors can find unique amber jewelry, handcrafted items, blown glass, Christmas ornaments, carved chess sets, as well as eat Polish food. Walnut Hill Park, designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, who also designed Central Park in New York City. Central Connecticut State University, the city's largest employer. New Britain Little League, the oldest art museum in the U.S. devoted to American art. Connecticut Theatre Company, located in the historic Repertory Theatre of New Britain. The New Britain Youth Museum, contains children's artifacts and exhibits on regional culture. The Children's Museum, a museum of NewBritain's industrial past and present. The Museum of American Art, an art museum of the United States devoted toAmerican art. The Hospital of Central Connecticut, the largest employer in the city. The WalnutHill Rose Garden, the recently restored landmark with over 800 roses. The Polish district, or 'Little Poland': Located in the area around Broad Street. The city's Polish district is known for its amber jewelry and hand crafted items, and for eating Polish food, such as piercings and chess sets. The Little League is the oldest museum of American art devoted to the American art genre. It was founded in 1881 and is located in New Britain, Connecticut. It is the largest museum of its kind in the country, with a collection of more than 2,000 artifacts.

Sports

New Britain Bees, a minor league professional baseball team. Connecticut United Football Club, a professional soccer team affiliated with the American Soccer League. New Britain Fagan Cal Ripken Baseball League, a youth baseball program that serves children from the City of New Britain between the ages of 4 and 12. Connecticut City FC, a pro soccer team playing at CCSU Soccer field. Connecticut State University, a college football team playing in the New Britain Stadium. The New Britain Little League (NBLL, previously known as Walicki A.W. Stanley Little League), a baseball and softball organization that serves the children of NewBritain who are between the age of four and 16. The Connecticut State Football Club (CSFC), a professional football team. The Connecticut State University (CSU), a football team that plays at the NewBritain Stadium. the Connecticut State College (CCSU), a college soccer team that is playing at the New Britain Stadium in New Britain, Connecticut. the Hartford City FC (CSUC), aprofessional soccer team playing at the CCSC Stadium in Hartford, Connecticut, playing in the National Premier Soccer League (NPL). the Connecticut City Soccer Club (CCSC), a club that plays in the NPL's New England Premier League (NEWPL) and the New England Conference (NECL). theConnecticut City Soccer Association (CCSSA), a non-profit organization that provides youth soccer and other sports programs in the state.

Air Quality, Water Quality, Superfund Sites & UV Index

The Air Quality index is in New Britain, Hartford County, Connecticut = 17.8. These Air Quality index is based on annual reports from the EPA. Higher values are better (100=best). The number of ozone alert days is used as an indicator of air quality, as are the amounts of seven pollutants including particulates, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, lead, and volatile organic chemicals. The Water Quality Index is 52. A measure of the quality of an area’s water supply as rated by the EPA. Higher values are better (100=best). The EPA has a complex method of measuring the watershed quality, using 15 indicators such as pollutants, turbidity, sediments, and toxic discharges. The Superfund Sites Index is 11. Higher is better (100=best). Based upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts. The UV Index in New Britain = 3.3 and is a measure of an area's exposure to the sun's ultraviolet rays. This is most often a combination of sunny weather, altitude, and latitude. The UV Index has been defined by the WHO (www.who.int/news-room/questions-and-answers/item/radiation-the-ultraviolet-(uv)-index) and is uniform worldwide.

Employed

The most recent city population of 74,135 individuals with a median age of 35.6 age the population dropped by -1.44% in New Britain, Hartford County, Connecticut population since 2000 and are distributed over a density of 5,551 residents per square mile of area (2,143.2/km²). There are average 2.4 people per household in the 28,045 households with an average household income of $40,477 a year. The unemployment rate in Alabama is 12.30% of the available work force and has dropped -3.68% over the most recent 12-month period and the projected change in job supply over the next decade based on migration patterns, economic growth, and other factors will increase by 20.34%. The number of physicians in New Britain per 100,000 population = 291.3.

Weather

The annual rainfall in New Britain = 49.5 inches and the annual snowfall = 43.2 inches. The annual number of days with measurable precipitation (over .01 inch) = 113. The average number of days per year that are predominantly sunny = 192. 83 degrees Fahrenheit is the average daily high temperature for the month of July and 18.3 degrees Fahrenheit is the average daily low temperature for the month of January. The Comfort Index (higher=better) is 53, where higher values mean a more pleasant climate. The Comfort Index measure recognizes that humidity by itself isn't the problem. (Have you noticed nobody ever complains about the weather being 'cold and humid?) It's in the summertime that we notice the humidity the most, when it's hot and muggy. Our Comfort Index uses a combination of afternoon summer temperature and humidity to closely predict the effect that the humidity will have on people.

Median Home Cost

The percentage of housing units in New Britain, Hartford County, Connecticut which are owned by the occupant = 38.99%. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, or room occupied as separate living quarters. The average age of homes = 56 years with median home cost = $131,670 and home appreciation of -16.74%. This is the value of the years most recent home sales data. Its important to note that this is not the average (or arithmetic mean). The median home price is the middle value when you arrange all the sales prices of homes from lowest to highest. This is a better indicator than the average, because the median is not changed as much by a few unusually high or low values. The property tax rate of $19.40 shown here is the rate per $1,000 of home value. If for simplification for example the tax rate is $14.00 and the home value is $250,000, the property tax would be $14.00 x ($250,000/1000), or $3500. This is the 'effective' tax rate.

Study

The local school district spends $8,087 per student. There are 18.1 students for each teacher in the school, 729 students for each Librarian and 591 students for each Counselor. 5.06% of the area’s population over the age of 25 with an Associate Degree or other 2-year college degree, 9.72% with a master’s degree, Ph.D. or other advanced college degree and 6.84% with high school diplomas or high school equivalency degrees (GEDs).