Council Exploring Creating Police Citizen Review Board
The New Britain City Council’s Ad Hoc Committee will hold a meeting to consider the concept of establishing a Police Citizen Review Board.
Online Interfaith Call to Prayer Announced
Faith leaders in New Britain have announced an Interfaith Call to Prayer, to be held online by Zoom, Facebook Live and conference call.
Primary Apparent for Democrats in 24th
Democrat Richard Lacourciere has announced that he has qualified to primary endorsed Democrat, Ald. Manny Sanchez for the 24th District nomination.
Fagan League Looks Toward Opening Season
The New Britain Fagan Baseball League is looking toward opening its 2020 summer little league baseball season in late June.
Little Poland Festival Cancelled for 2020
Community leader Adrian Baron has announced, “It is with heavy heart, that we must officially announce the cancellation of the 2020 Little Poland Festival.
New Britain Little League Getting Ready to Play Ball
New Britain Little League is taking a survey as it seeks to, “spread the word,” that it, “will be running a season from late June-August.”
Council Resolution to Declare Pride in the City Month
With a City Council resolution and a flag raising, the New Britain community is celebrating LGBTQ Pride Month in New Britain.
Protesters March for Peace, Love and Justice
Approximately a thousand people marched and protested in New Britain this afternoon, as activists continue to rally against racism and for change.
Council Approves Stewart Budget 9 – 5
The majority Republican City Council approved Republican Mayor Erin Stewart’s controversial city budget for the upcoming budget year.
Anti-Racism Group’s Petition Makes Demands of City
Thousands of people have apparently signed an online petition calling on the city to agree to demands for, “racial justice policies in New Britain.”
An Evening of Continuing Activism
Activism continued in the community on change to end racist inequality and violence two days after Sunday’s historic protest in New Britain.
Human Rights Chair: “Change Begins and Ends With You”
As chair of the Human Rights and Opportunities Commission, I am tasked to remain impartial in the hopes that clearer minds will prevail.
People’s March Movement to Hold Meeting Tonight
A meeting is planned to continue discussions for change after Sunday’s historic protest in New Britain to end racist inequality and violence.
U.S. Rep. Hayes to Speak at NAACP #WeAreDoneDying Town Hall
U.S. Rep. Jahana Hayes (D-5) will address the NAACP Virtual Town Hall Conversation being held to start discussions on a New Britain Black Community Agenda.
“A New Revolution” Marches Against Racism
Perhaps two thousand people marched through the streets of New Britain today, demanding change in society to end racist inequality and violence.
Anti-Racism Protests Planned in New Britain
At least two anti-racism protests are planned in New Britain as nationwide demonstrations occur in the wake of the killing of George Floyd by police in Minneapolis.
BOE to Consider Chromebook Purchases
The New Britain Board of Education will consider Chromebook purchases along with other business at its June 1, 2020 regular meeting.
New Britain Public Pools Open for the 2020 Summer Season
With hot weather already here, New Britain city pools are opening soon for the summer season, but with special rules due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
New Britain Camp Experience Different This Year
New Britain Parks and Recreation has announced that its camp TotalRec will have limited spaces and a lottery for admission during the summer of 2020.
Council to Consider Borrowing $25.8 Million for Water Projects
A proposal to borrow $25,800,000 for water system projects is to be considered at the meeting of the City Council’s Bonding Subcommittee.