Racial Justice Coalition Postpones Breakfast Due to Weather
The New Britain Racial Justice Coalition has announced that its community breakfast, tomorrow, Aug 29th, has been canceled and postponed.
“Sights and Sounds of Motown” to be Held at Walnut Hill Park
Adrian Elliott has announced a “Sights and Sounds of Motown 2” concert to be held in Walnut Hill Park in September.
PAL Raiders Plan Latin Night Event
The New Britain Police Athletic League (PAL) says, “PAL Latin Night is Back!”, announcing the event in support of PAL’s youth programs.
Schools to Hold Orientations and Technology Distribution
The New Britain school district has announced that there will be orientation sessions and educational technology distribution next week.
Racial Justice Coalition Platform Promotes Equality
The New Britain Racial Justice Coalition announced its Platform&Program, for ending racism and ensuring economic and political equity.
Happening in New Britain Aug 24th to Aug 30th
New Britain city meetings and community events coming up during the week of Monday, August 24, 2020 to Sunday, August 30th include:
Public Hearing Planned on Advisory-Only Police Review Board – RESCHEDULED
A public hearing is planned on the proposal for an advisory-only “independent” “Police Civilian Review Board” appointed entirely by the mayor
School Supplies and Voter Registration at Blaze Barber Shop
Two events at the same time, one give out school supplies and the other to register voters, are to be held at Blaze Barber Shop, Saturday.
New Britain 2020-2021 School Calendar Start Date CHANGED to Sept 8th
Editor’s note (8/31/2020): Since this article was originally published, the start date of school was changed from September 3, 2020 to September 8th. While starting in unusual times, the 2020-2021 New Britain school school year is set to begin on September 8th and run through June 11th. The Consolidated School District of New Britain has […]
Schools Set to Open September 1st for 2021-2022 School Year
It may still be summer, but the Consolidated School District of New Britain is reminding New Britain families that the start of school is around the corner.
North Oak NRZ VP Sandoval Writes Kids’ Book on COVID-19
Manny Sandoval, a community activist, who is North-Oak NRZ VP, wrote children’s book on the questions and concerns kids have about COVID-19.
2020 Osgood Shootout Scholarships Awarded
The pandemic may be preventing tournament games, but Coach Darwin Shaw has announced six scholarships from the Osgood Shootout Tournament.
Racial Justice Coalition Plans Free Breakfast – POSTPONED
The New Britain Racial Justice Coalition has announced that it plans to hold a free breakfast event to, “build community.”
Happening in New Britain Aug 17th to Aug 23rd
New Britain city meetings and community events coming up during the week of Monday, August 17, 2020 to Sunday, August 23rd include…
Summer Stuff-A-Cruiser Event to Collect School Supplies Donations
New Britain Police are conducting their annual, “Summer Stuff-A-Cruiser,” event collect school supplies for New Britain kids.
Diaspora Planning September 2020 Multicultural Festival
The Diaspora Multicultural Society is making preparations for its 3rd Annual Multicultural Festival this September.
Community Leaders Rebuke Racist Comments
Community leaders delivered strongly worded rebukes about racist comments made against removing the New Britain Christopher Columbus statue.
Remote Access Still Denied Council Members
Ald. Ayalon says three Council members are excluded from another Council meeting because Mayor Stewart has ended remote access meetings.
Council Considers Raises for Mayor, Council, Other Officials
A Council committee is to restart consideration of possible raises in the salaries of the office of mayor, Council and other city officials.
Manny Sanchez Claims Win in 24th District Primary
Ald. Manny Sanchez has announced that he won the primary election and, with it, the Democratic Nomination in the 24th Assembly District.