Erin Stewart

Health & disability writer and nonprofit communications specialist, author of THE MISSING AMONG US. PhD in nonfiction. Radically curious & restful. she/her

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MAYOR'S CORNER: Strong leadership is critical to continued success of New Britain

2 weeks ago | newbritainherald.com | Erin Stewart

MAYOR'S CORNER: Strong leadership is critical to continued success of New Britain
No “Daylighting" in Isla Vista

2 months ago | independent.com | Erin Stewart |Isla Vista

No “Daylighting” in Isla Vista By Ian and Erin Stewart, Isla Vista Wed Apr 02, 2025 | 4:18pm Add to Favorites Under California's new "daylighting" law, cars are supposed to park 15-20 feet from crosswalks. | Credit: Courtesy Peter Neushul As residents and homeowners we are writing to express our concern regarding the ongoing problem of parking violations in Isla Vista and the apparent lack of enforcement of California’s “daylighting law” (Assembly Bill 413). AB 413, which went into effect in...
Book review: Fire Exit, Morgan Talty

Mar 5, 2025 | artshub.com.au | Erin Stewart

In Morgan Talty’s Fire Exit, Charles is caught between cultures and generations. Raised on Maine’s Penobscot Reservation by his depressive mother and Native American step-father, he no longer has any claim on residency there. Laws around rights are determined by dehumanising measures of blood quantum, and so the bureaucracy – not the community – leaves Charles exiled from his childhood home once his step-father dies. So, he looks on, from his house across the river.
Mayor's Corner: Prosperity ahead for New Britain

Jan 15, 2025 | newbritainherald.com | Erin Stewart

All the gifts have been opened, decorations are packed away and a new year is officially upon us here in the City of New Britain. For many, a new year is a time to reset and focus on the goals ahead. Personally, I can tell you that I have my sights set firmly on the next 11 months and all the great things that are in store for our city.
STEWART: Batterson Park revitalization project is set to begin ... finally

Nov 25, 2024 | newbritainherald.com | Erin Stewart

It’s finally happening! After nearly a decade of back and forth, many meetings, countless conversations and plentiful pleas – construction is set to begin to revitalize Batterson Park this coming spring. As many of you reading this column already know, Batterson Park has a rich history tied to our community and was at one time a top destination for recreational activity for the City of New Britain.
Theatre review: Waiting for Godot, The Street Theatre

Nov 12, 2024 | artshub.com.au | Erin Stewart

As a play literally about waiting, Samuel Beckett’s Waiting for Godot hands directors and actors a unique challenge: how do you capture feelings of boredom and despair while still being tolerable? Canberra’s Street Theatre is offering an existentially and comedically strong answer to this impossible question, continuing the legacy of one of the 20th century’s most important plays.
MAYOR'S CORNER: Building the beacon of urban education here in New Britain

Aug 26, 2024 | newbritainherald.com | Erin Stewart

We are all soaking up the last week or so of summer fun with our families, but we are nearing the end of August which means a new school year is right around the corner for our students, teachers, and school district staff! Our local organizations are hosting their back to school drives, parents are taking their kids school shopping, and I know I am personally looking forward to welcoming some of our elementary students back as a Greeter on the first day of school, an annual tradition that I...
Mayor's Corner: Endless summer fun in city

Jun 20, 2024 | newbritainherald.com | Erin Stewart

Our students have all graduated, temperatures are quickly rising, pools are open and if you listen closely you can hear the crack of a baseball bat coming from New Britain Stadium ... which means summer is officially here! Whether you’re looking for somewhere to beat the heat, listen to live music, connect with others in your community, or spend time enjoying nature, there is no shortage of ways to enjoy my favorite season of the year right here in the City of New Britain.
MAYOR'S CORNER: Others will always invest in a city that invests in itself

May 23, 2024 | newbritainherald.com | Erin Stewart

The weather is getting warmer, and downtown New Britain is buzzing with springtime activity. Public Works crews are readying projects for our Complete Streets Master Plan, private investors are embarking on new projects, and some milestone developments are nearing completion. Everywhere you look, the physical landscape of this city is literally changing in front of our very eyes. It is a remarkable turnaround for a community that was, in many respects, lost just 10 years ago.
Erin Stewart | ACT needs to better fund mental health | The Canberra Times | Canberra, ACT

Apr 11, 2024 | canberratimes.com.au | Erin Stewart

The building blocks to wellbeing include a roof over your head, nutritious food, an environment that is neither too hot nor too cold, and a sense of security. or signup to continue readingSee subscription optionsThe cost-of-living crisis - which is jeopardising these basics - constitutes a public health issue. This is why the 2024-25 ACT budget needs to alleviate some of the psychic strain of our ongoing cost-of-living crisis.