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Common Council adopts memorial resolution honoring Alderman Jerel Hargraves

New Britain Common Council · February 12, 2026
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Summary

The New Britain Common Council adopted Resolution No. 9 to recognize the life and service of Alderman Jerel Hargraves, and multiple council members delivered tributes describing his work in human rights, youth programs and long service to the city.

The New Britain Common Council on Feb. 11 adopted a memorial resolution recognizing the life and service of Alderman Jerel Hargraves, who died Feb. 3, 2026.

Alderman Smmedley introduced the resolution, which described Hargraves as a longtime city employee, a New Britain High School alumnus, a community volunteer and the city’s human rights and opportunities officer. The resolution…

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