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Resident says council's censure was illegal and urges due process for removal hearing

Common Council, City of New Britain · March 12, 2026
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Summary

Paul Edwards told the Common Council of New Britain the body illegally censured an alderman without required disciplinary procedures under Robert's Rules; he said he has demanded evidence for a pending removal hearing and that the council deprived itself of information by silencing him during public comment.

Paul Edwards, a New Britain resident, told the Common Council on March 11 that the censure the council passed earlier that night was illegal and deprived the council of necessary information ahead of a pending removal hearing.

"It wasn't until tonight for the very first time during…

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