21 November, 2024
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Bill For “Precise” Wording On City Charter Referendums Gets Hearing

New Britain Lawmakers, League of Women Voters Back Fair Ballot Questions By John McNamara Legislation to ensure specific wording on local referendum questions has been proposed for a second year at the Connecticut General Assembly’s Government Administration and Elections Committee (GAE). The GAE Committee will consider House Bill 5494 that would establish “standards” for city […]

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“DMV Day” to be at New Britain Public Library

New Britain Public Library is to host a “DMV Day” event. The Library says that, Services Offered (**WILL BE MAILED TO CUSTOMER AFTER EVENT)• GENERAL INFORMATION• DISABLED PARKING PLACARDS• LICENSE/ID RENEWALS**• LICENSE/ID DUPLICATES**• LICENSE SUSPENSION PAYMENTS• PAYMENTS OF FINES/INSURANCE The event is to be Tuesday, March 26, 2024, from 9:00am to 2:00pm.

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Council President to Honor Influential Women in Celebration of Women’s History Month

In celebration of Women’s History Month, New Britain City Council President Francisco Santiago (D-5) has announced an event honoring, “influential women who have made significant contributions to our community.” Santiago has announced that State Senator Rick Lopes (D-6), State Rep. Manny Sanchez (D-24), State Rep. Bobby Sanchez (D-25), State Rep. Peter Tercyak (D-26), and State […]

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New Britain Residents Complain about Chronic Speeding Problems

On the New Britain City Council February 28th, 2024 public participation session, several residents expressed their concerns over car speeding issues in the city which are causing fatalities, property damage, and a general feeling of insecurity on city streets. These complaints come at the same time as family and friends of Katherine Colon expressed their […]

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Queen Ann Nzinga’s Center Planning 15th Annual Constance “Connie” Renee Wilson Collins Exceptional Women Concert

The Queen Ann Nzinga’s Center is planning its 15th Annual Constance “Connie” Renee Wilson Collins Exceptional Women Concert. The event is in honor of Constance “Connie” Renee Wilson Collins, who was New Britain’s first African-American elected official, having served three terms on the City Council. She was known as a strong and deeply respected political, […]

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New Britain Racial Justice Coalition Holding March Membership Meeting and Iftar

The New Britain Racial Justice Coalition is planning its March Membership Meeting and Iftar. The event is March 19, 2024 at 6:30pm. “Join us for our March Membership Meeting and Iftar as we break bread, share stories, and strengthen our commitment to justice and liberation,” the Coalition says, asking people to RVSP online for food […]

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New Britain NAACP Pasta Dinner Fundraiser And Membership Event Coming This Saturday

The NAACP New Britain Branch is holding its pasta dinner fundraiser and membership event this Saturday, March 16, 2024, from 12:00pm to 3:00pm, at Spottswood A.M.E. Zion Church. The NAACP says, “There are so many pasta-bilities when you get involved in your community.” The event is $40 for pasta dinner and NAACP membership, $30 for […]

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Community Police Review Board Creation Re-Emerges Amid “Justice for Katherine Colon” Protests in New Britain

Family members and community activists organized a wave of protest comments at Wednesday’s New Britain City Council meeting calling for “Justice for Katherine Colon”. And they called for renewal of consideration of creating a community review board for the New Britain police that a previous Republican-controlled Council defeated in 2020. In response, several Council members, […]

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Contest Invites Kids to Show How They Would Promote Clean Energy and Efficiency

Students in Connecticut are being invited to show, “how they would promote energy efficiency, renewable energy and sustainable solutions,” in the 19th Annual Energize Connecticut℠ eesmarts™ Student Contest, sponsored by Energize Connecticut℠ and its sponsors, Eversource and Avangrid, Inc. subsidiaries United Illuminating, Southern Connecticut Gas and Connecticut Natural Gas. In the contest, sponsors say, students […]

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