September 2025
“Rebellious Rhythms” Event in Honor of Latine Heritage Month to be Hosted by CT People’s Survival Programs
CT People’s Survival Programs has announced a “Rebellious Rhythms” event to, “Celebrate the start of Latine Heritage Month with dinner and a compelling workshop led by local historian Nina Vázquez.” Organizers say that Latine Heritage Month, is annually observed from September 15th to October 15th, to celebrate, honor, recognize, and learn about the vibrant histories, […]
McNamara and Ortiz-Luna Win Democratic Nomination for Council in Ward 4 Primary
Incumbent Ald John McNamara (D-4) and former Ald Luz Ortiz-Luna have been nominated by Democratic voters in Ward 4 in today’s Democratic primary, a win that makes them the two candidates for Democrats for Council in Ward 4 in this November’s city election. According to unofficial vote totals from the Secretary of the State’s office, […]
Primary Day Arrives for Ward 4 Council Nomination
The September 9th Primary Day has arrived for the Democratic nomination for City Council in Ward 4. In the primary, Ward 4 Democratic voters will choose two candidates for the Ward 4 Council election, as part of the city elections in November. Each of the city’s five wards are represented by three Council members, called […]
Ald Scott Announces Ward 3 Community Meeting
Ald Candyce Scott (D-3) has announced that she is planning a community meeting, “to Discuss Safety and Concerns in Ward 3.” The meeting is to be September 21st from 4:00pm to 6:00pm at 115 West Main Street. “For more info or to RSVP contact Alderwoman Candyce Scott at (860) 325-3119,” the event announcement says. “Light […]
Community Events and Meetings in New Britain from Sep 8th to 14th
In New Britain, community meetings and events from today to Sunday, September 14, 2025 include
McNamara Endorsed by National Democratic Municipal Officials Organization
The national Democratic Municipal Officials Organization (DMO) has announced that it has endorsed Ald John McNamara (D-4), the New Britain City Council’s Majority Leader, for re-election this year, as he seeks his second term on the Council. “New Britain and municipal governments across the country are addressing aging infrastructures, the need for affordable housing and […]
2025 New Britain Dożynki Festival Coming Up This Sunday
The 2025 New Britain Dożynki Festival, the traditional Polish harvest festival, will be this Sunday, returning to New Britain’s vibrant Broad Street “Little Poland” neighborhood. The 2025 Festival is to be on Sunday, September 7th, starting at at 11:30am. “We will have 8 food vendors serving traditional Polish food such as kielbasa and pierogi, I […]
Superintendent Discusses Approach in Case ICE Attempts Detaining Students in Schools
New Britain school Superintendent Tony Gaspar met this week with members of the Community Task Force, led by Pastor Gervais Barger of Peace Missionary Ministries, assuring them that ICE agents have not attempted to detain students in New Britain schools and describing the school district’s plans if it did attempt to do so. “There have […]
Expanding access to Fair Rent Commission Announcement
Aldermen Neil Connors (D) and Jerrel Hargreaves (R) announced they have developed new policies to expand access to the Fair Rent Commission. In a July 28 Facebook announcement Alderman Connors issued a statement: “I’m proud to share that Ald. Jerrell Hargraves and I worked together—across the aisle—to expand access to the Fair Rent Commission (FRC) […]
Early Voting in Ward 4 Council Primary Now Open, Primary Day is September 9th
Early voting is open in the Democratic primary for City Council in Ward 4, with primary day one week away on September 9th. In the primary, Ward 4 Democratic voters will choose two candidates for the Ward 4 Council election, as part of the city elections in November. Each of the city’s five wards are […]