Staff
Nicole Bosco
Executive Director
NB Downtown District
66 West Main Street
New Britain, CT
Sophia Portal
Marketing & Events Coordinator
NB Downtown District
66 West Main Street
New Britain, CT
Leila Bradley
Administrative Assistant
NB Downtown District
66 West Main Street
New Britain, CT
ABOUT
Meet the Board and Staff
Frank Shank
Chair
2023-25
New Britain Professional Building
75 West Main Street
New Britain, CT
Dennis Morrell
Vice Chair
2022-24
Perkins Travel
40 South High Street
New Britain, CT
J. Leo Gagne
Treasurer
2023-25
TBI Construction
One Liberty Square, PO Box 3040
New Britain, CT
Raymond Gorman
Secretary
2023-25
CMHA
233 Main Street
New Britain, CT
Justine Moriarty
At-Large
2022-24
Miller, Moriarty & CO.
35 Court Street
New Britain, CT
Executive Committee
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Business Signage
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Correction of Exterior Code Upgrades
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Painting and Siding
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Lighting Installation
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Awnings
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Restoration Services
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General Exterior Repairs
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Powerwashing
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Door and Window Replacement or Repair
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Trim/Cornice Replacement/Restoration
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Removal of Security Grates
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Historical Rehabilitation and Preservation
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An outside improvement that will enhance outside (“Al Fresco”) dining.
Rethinking Downtown
The Downtown District is pleased to offer property owners and businesses the opportunity to apply for our internal Facade Improvement Grant to assist with the costs associated with exterior improvements such as:
Once a fully completed application is submitted to the NBDD office, including attachments with renderings and quotes of the proposed work, the application will be submitted to the Façade Improvement Committee for review, which will make a recommendation to the Board of Commissioners to approve or deny at their next regularly scheduled Board meeting.
*Applications received after completion of work will not be considered
How it works
The New Britain Downtown District allocates funding to the Façade Improvement Program annually, running concurrently with the NBDD’s fiscal year. Property owners and business owners may apply for a 50% matching grant for costs related to the eligible improvements mentioned above. The maximum grant to be awarded is $5,000.
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Rethinking Downtown
The Downtown District is pleased to offer property owners and businesses the opportunity to apply for our internal Facade Improvement Grant to assist with the costs associated with exterior improvements such as:
Downtown District Programs
We're excited to introduce a suite of programs designed to enhance the beauty and liveliness of our downtown area.
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Commissioners
William LaBrecque
2023-2025
LE Property Management
90 West Main Street
New Britain, CT
Abraham Beltran
2023-25
Exclusive Properties Real Estate
222 Main Street
New Britain, CT
Frank Maccarone
2022-24
Pinnacle Development Group
33 Court Street
New Britain, CT
Avner Krohn
2022-24
Jasko Development
102 West Main Street
New Britain, CT
Gulaid Ismail
2022-24
INISips
53 Columbus Boulevard
New Britain, CT
Amit Lakhotia
2022-24
Avon Dream Housing
102 West Main Street
New Britain, CT
James F. Calciano
2022-24
Courtside Commons
2 Main Street
New Britain, CT
INDUSTRY FILLS THE HIVE AND ENJOYS THE HONEY
Welcome to the New Britain Downtown District, where we're committed to fostering a vibrant and prosperous community for businesses and residents alike. Our district is not just a place; it's a thriving hub of activity, culture, and collaboration.