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In Lieu of Early Voting CT Has AB Voting Option
The land of “steady habits” is one of four states without early voting but fear of COVID gives residents another way to vote without going to the polls in 2022 By John McNamara A pandemic-inspired change in CT’s Absentee Voting Law will be the closest residents will come to early voting in the November 8th […]
State League of Women Voters: Setting the Record Straight on Debates
It wasn’t that long ago, that … candidates eagerly awaited being invited to a League of Women Voters of Connecticut debate.
Prudence Crandall Center Holding Annual “Silent No More” Candlelight Vigil
The Prudence Crandall Center is planning its 2022 annual “Silent No More” Candlelight Vigil.
Happening in New Britain Sep 26th to Oct 2nd
New Britain city meetings and community events coming up during the week of Monday, September 26, 2022 to Sunday, October 2nd, include…
New Britain ROOTS Holding 4th Annual Garden Crawl & Luncheon
“New Britain ROOTS will host the fundraiser on October 1, beginning at 11am at South Church,” New Britain ROOTS says, “which will feature school garden tours (via school bus), a farm-to-table lunch, and a silent auction that will feature locally made products. The money raised from the event will help support the City Growers, a youth apprenticeship program.”
New Britain ROOTS Holding 4th Annual Garden Crawl & Luncheon
“New Britain ROOTS will host the fundraiser on October 1, beginning at 11am at South Church,” New Britain ROOTS says, “which will feature school garden tours (via school bus), a farm-to-table lunch, and a silent auction that will feature locally made products. The money raised from the event will help support the City Growers, a youth apprenticeship program.”
National Voter Registration Day: LWV Signs Up New Voters At Library, Stop & Shop This Week
Staff Reports NEW BRITAIN – The New Britain chapter of the League of Women Voters (NBLWV) continued its voter registration drive on National Voter Registration Day Tuesday, September 20th at the New Britain Public Library on High Street where volunteers signed up patrons for the November 8th election and shared information on referenda questions to […]
National Voter Registration Day: LWV Signs Up New Voters At Library, Stop & Shop This Week
Staff Reports NEW BRITAIN – The New Britain chapter of the League of Women Voters (NBLWV) continued its voter registration drive on National Voter Registration Day Tuesday, September 20th at the New Britain Public Library on High Street where volunteers signed up patrons for the November 8th election and shared information on referenda questions to […]
Why Trump’s Party Rallies In New Britain
Mayor Stewart’s former campaign HQ is one of 20 “RNC Community Centers” in the nation where “Stop The Steal” workshops are occurring By John McNamara Ronna McDaniel, the national Republican Party’s Chairperson and Donald Trump sycophant, made her way to New Britain this week to blast not one Democrat but all Democrats as favoring “greed, communism, and […]
Lamont Comes to New Britain to Dedicate Hispanic Heritage Month
Gov. Ned Lamont and other dignitaries gathered at Criollisimo Restaurant in New Britain to dedicate Hispanic Heritage Month in the state.
Council Considers Tax Break For New Downtown Building
The City Council is considering a proposal by its Republican leader to provide a 26-year tax break for development on a downtown site.
Happening in New Britain Sep 12th to 18th
New Britain city meetings and community events coming up during the week of Monday, September 12, 2022 to Sunday, September 18th, include…
Black Ministerial Alliance and Street Ministries Host Unity in the Park Event
The Black Ministerial Alliance of New Britain and Street Ministries are holding a Unity in the Park event.
Federal COVID Aid to City Boosts High Profile Capital Projects
Possible Uses of Federal COVID Relief to New Britain Include Vaccinations, Aid to Workers and Support for Small Business and Non-Profits.
Does New Britain need a chief operating officer and a full time mayor?
Misleading Referendum Proposes High Level Patronage Job To Manage Municipal Government by John McNamara NEW BRITAIN – Creating a new chief operating officer to manage the municipality and making town clerk and tax collector jobs appointed instead of elected offices are big and very different questions for a referendum vote in November.Voters, however, won’t have […]
“Barbecue” to Be Performed at Hole in the Wall Theater
The Hole in the Wall Theater is to perform Robert O’Hara’s “Barbecue”, during the end of August and beginning of September.
Primary Day Brings Top Leaders to New Britain
Gov. Ned Lamont (D-CT) and Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz (D-CT) were among the top leaders in attendance at polls on Tuesday’s primary.
Attorney Geragosian Remembered As Passionate Defender, Advocate For Social Justice
For Geragosian, alongside his wife, Realtor Harriet Geragosian, social and economic justice have lasted a life time.
NB Mayoral Aide’s Campaign For Secretary of The State Under Scrutiny By Election Commission
Republican Brock Weber Withdraws From SOTS Contest Amid Inquiry On Contributions By John McNamara The campaign of Republican Brock Weber, one of three Republicans seeking the nomination for Secretary of the State in the August 9th Primary, is being investigated by the State Elections Enforcement Commission (SEEC) for alleged violations of campaign finance law. Weber, […]