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Top 10 of 2020: #8 – Stewart Freezes Education – Yet Again
That Republican Mayor Erin Stewart would freeze the level of city support for New Britain’s schools is nothing new …
Merry Christmas from the New Britain Progressive
Merry Christmas from the New Britain Progressive! best wishes, from our families to yours, for a celebration of joy, hope and peace.
Top 10 of 2020: #9 – Racial Justice Coalition Presses for Change
Emerging from the summer of protests and activism against systemic racism, the New Britain Racial Justice Coalition has worked for results.
Top 10 of 2020: #10 – North-Oak NRZ: Keeping Hope Alive
The work of the North-Oak NRZ, the North-Oak Neighborhood’s community organization, has been very important during 2020.
Coalition Starts Campaign for Education Funding, Justice
The New Britain Racial Justice Coalition held a kick-off event to press for education funding and changes in the school system.
Opposing Racial Justice Advocates, Stewart Vetoes Columbus Statue Resolution
During a nor’easter, a week before Christmas, Republican Mayor Erin Stewart vetoed moving the Columbus statue from a prominent city park.
After Blocking DeLandro Vote, Republicans Continue “Search”
After blocking a vote to appoint Democrat Veronica DeLandro to the Council, Republicans continue their “search”, looking to a January vote.
DeLandro Supporters Fired Up and Organizing
Supporters of Democrat Veronica T. DeLandro are organizing in the wake of a Republican decision to block her appointment to the City Council.
Happy Hanukkah from the New Britain Progressive
Happy Hanukkah and best wishes from the New Britain Progressive. May the celebration of the Festival of Lights bring with it joy and hope for the future.
Council Votes to Remove Columbus Statue
The New Britain City Council has approved a resolution to move a statue of Christopher Columbus from a prominent city park.
Republicans Set Aside DeLandro Council Appointment
New Britain Council Republicans set aside the appointment of Democrat Veronica DeLandro to succeed Rep.-Elect Manny Sanchez on the Council.
Holiday Pop-Up Sale at Library
A “Holiday Pop-Up Sale” is planned at the New Britain Public Library, sponsored by Friends of New Britain Public Library.
Hole in the Wall Presents “This Is Our Youth”
New Britain’s Hole in the Wall Theater will video stream the filmed performance of Kenneth Lonergan’s play, “This Is Our Youth,” this week.
Just Two Days Before DeLandro Vote, Stewart Calls for “Search”
Just two days before the vote on appointing Democrat Veronica DeLandro to the Council, Republican Mayor Erin Stewart is calling for a “search”
New Britain Common Council Vacancy: An Opportunity For Bipartisan Cooperation
The alderman-at-large vacancy caused by the election of Emmanuel Sanchez to the 24th District House seat is an opportunity for some all too …
DeLandro Officially Proposed for Council Seat
Democrat Veronica T. DeLandro has officially been proposed to succeed Representative-Elect Manny Sanchez (D-24) on the City Council.
Contradictory Proposal Appears to Call for Automatic Mayoral Pay Raises
A Republican City Council member is proposing a contradictory proposal on pay raises for the New Britain’s mayor and certain other officials.
Resolution to Move Columbus Statue Voted Back to Council
A resolution to move a statue of Christopher Columbus from a prominent city park is headed back to the Council for possible final approval.
Smalley School Holding Online Book Fair
Smalley Elementary School has announced that it is holding a Virtual Book Fair for holiday gifts and to benefit the school.
Diaspora Raising Funds for Its Mission
Dr. Violet Jiménez Sims, Diaspora Multicultural’s President, has announced an online fundraiser to support its Foundation’s nonprofit mission.