NAACP Tele-Town Hall Informs About Census
The New Britain Branch of the NAACP held a tele-town hall meeting with a representative of the U.S. Census Bureau to get information about the 2020 Census.
Hoops for Homeless Cancels 2020 Downtown Event
The annual Hoops for Homeless benefit 3 vs. 3 basketball tournament, planned for April 25, 2020, has been cancelled, event organizers say.
School District Begins New Phase of Online Learning
The New Britain school district has begun “phase two” of its online learning program with instruction for how to use Google Classroom and other resources.
NAACP to Hold Census Tele-Town Hall
The New Britain Branch of the NAACP will hold a Tele-Town Hall on the 2020 Census in its efforts to, “ensure everyone is counted.”
NAACP Sponsors COVID-19 Hotline With Yale Health
The New Britain Branch of the NAACP has announced that it is sponsoring a hotline with Yale New Haven Health for information about the Coronavirus.
School System Updates on Student Tests, Meals
Change are being made in standardized testing, SATs and Advanced Placement exams, while a school food location has been changed.
Gov. Lamont Extends School Cancellation Through April 20th
Gov. Ned Lamont has cancelled public school classes in the state, “through April 20, 2020, unless earlier extended, modified, or terminated by me.”
Council Members Call for Free Wi-Fi Study
Ald. Aram Ayalon (D-3) and Ald. Iris Sanchez (D-3) are calling for information on providing free Wi-Fi in low income areas of the city.
School District Holding ‘Virtual Spirit Week’
As part of its efforts to keep the school community engaged while school is out, the New Britain school district is holding a ‘virtual spirit week.’
Regular City Council Meeting Announced
While many community meetings and events have been cancelled, the City Council has published the agenda of its regular meeting for March 25, 2020.
2020 Holy Cross Bazaar and Carnival Planned for July (Postponed)
The Holy Cross Church in New Britain is planning its 2020 popular Annual Bazaar and Carnival for July.
Springtime Starts to Spring
While people are facing worry and isolation about the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, a little beauty has started to spring up in the form of – springtime.
Online Religious Services Gain Importance Amid COVID-19
Online religious services are gaining larger importance, as life changes in the New Britain community amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Superintendent Announces Likely “Extended School Closure”
New Britain schools Superintendent Nancy Sarra has announced, “extended school closure,” after, “ongoing communication,” with state officials.
Proposal Would Create Process for Land Sales, Leases
A New Britain City Council proposal would provide a process for why and how the city would consider selling or leasing city-owned land or buildings.
Meetings Postponed for Committee to Consider City Officials’ Raises
Meetings of the City Council committee to consider raises in the salaries of the office of mayor, Council and other city officials have been postponed.
School District Says June 19 is Last School Day; Adds Meal Locations
The Consolidated School District of New Britain has announced that the, “last day of school for all CSDNB schools will be June 19, 2020.”
Hole in the Wall Theater Cancels Shows Until Further Notice
New Britain’s Hole in the Wall Theater has announced that it is, “cancelling all live shows until further notice, due to concerns of spreading COVID-19.”
Police to Have Online Story Time During COVID-19 School Closing
During the COVID-19 school closing, the New Britain Police have announced an online story time reading for children for each night while school is out.
Happening in New Britain Mar 16th to 22nd
A number of New Britain city meetings and community events have been previously planned during the week of Monday, March 16, 2020 to Sunday, March 22nd.