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Council Votes to Ban Single Use Plastic Bags
The New Britain City Council has voted to approve a ban on plastic single use retail carry-out bags and requiring charges for paper carry out bags.
Petition Concerns Streetscape Trees
Ald. Aram Ayalon has introduced a petition to require a report on the potential for trees being affected by the upcoming downtown streetscape project.
Council Petition Calls for North Street Traffic Study
Ald. Iris Sanchez (D-3) has introduced a City Council petition to require that a traffic study be done on North Street, directed at safety concerns.
2019 Holy Cross Bazaar and Carnival Planned for July
The Holy Cross Church Sixty-Fifth Annual Bazaar and Carnival is planned for July, 2019. The Holy Cross Bazaar and Carnival is a traditional event in the city, with carnival rides, games and delicious food. “It’s time for the Holy Cross Annual Bazaar!” say event organizers. The 2019 Bazaar and Carnival is planned for on July 12th and 13th. […]
Arch Area NRZ Plans February Meeting
The Arch Area Neighborhood Revitalization Zone (NRZ) has announced that it will hold its February monthly meeting on Monday February 11, 2019.
Stewart Reportedly Resigns from Chamber Presidency
Former Republican Mayor Timothy Stewart has reportedly resigned from the influential position of Chamber of Commerce President.
Council Democrats Press Chamber to Fire Stewart
City Council Democrats have proposed a resolution to press the Greater New Britain Chamber of Commerce to fire Timothy Stewart as its President.
Council Leaders Question Bizzarro on Stewart
City Council President, Ald. Eva Magnuszewski, and Majority Leader, Ald. Carlo Carlozzi, Jr. are asking Gennaro Bizzarro tough questions about Tim Stewart.
Town Hall on Economy and Housing Planned
The New Britain NAACP and the Black Democratic Club of New Britain have will be hosting a Town Hall meeting to discuss economic development and housing.
Bizzarro Actions Haunt Senate Candidacy
Past and recent actions are coming back to haunt Republican Gennaro Bizzarro’s candidacy for State Senate, with the election only weeks away.
Stewart Under Fire Again for Bigoted Comment
A derogatory comment Former Mayor Tim Stewart made about female members of Congress is escalating calls for his removal as Chamber of Commerce President.
Bizzarro Faces Heat for Ad and Chamber Leadership
Democratic Chair Bill Shortell criticizes Republican Senate candidate Gennaro Bizzarro for a campaign ad and calls on him to dismiss Tim Stewart.
Rebuilding Together Accepting Home Repair Applications
Rebuilding Together New Britain has announced that it is accepting applications for its program, providing no-cost home repair projects to those in need.
Youth Museum Family Membership Sale
The New Britain Youth Museum has announced a February sale on family museum memberships that provide a number of discounts and benefits.
NAACP and Black Democrats Host Education Town Hall
The NAACP New Britain Branch and the Black Democratic Club of New Britain opened the 2019 Black History Month with a Town Hall Meeting on education in New Britain. About seventy people attended the event, led by Michele Stewart Copes and a panel that included NAACP Education Chair Gerri Brown Springer, schools Superintendent Nancy Sarra, […]
Black History Month Begins in New Britain
As Black History Month 2019 begins on February 1st, organizations are planning events to honor African American history and plan for a better future.
Protest Held in Police Shooting Case
A demonstration was held at the New Britain Police HQ, protesting the Fairfield prosecutor’s decision to clear police officers in a 2017 shooting incident.
Ban on Retail Plastic Bags Proposed
“Paper or plastic?” would no longer be an option for carry-out bags in New Britain retailers under a proposal being considered by the City Council.
NAACP Plans Black History Month Town Hall Meetings
The New Britain Branch of the NAACP has announced that it will be hosting a series of Town Hall meetings for Black History Month in February.
North-Oak NRZ Announces January Meeting
The North-Oak NRZ, the neighborhood organization for the North and Oak Streets area, has announced that its monthly meeting will be will on January 31st.