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NAACP to Hold Election of Officers and Executive Board
The New Britain Branch of the NAACP #2006 has announced that it will hold elections for its Officers and Executive Board members.
Registering and Voting This Tuesday Nov 3rd
The 2020 Election Day is nearly here, with many people who have not voted yet having one more chance on November 3rd.
New Britain Republican Moves Appear to Echo Trump
Editorial. While New Britain Republicans avoid their own party label, recent state and local actions by Republicans appear to reflect Donald Trump.
YWCA Holding Online “Evening of Treasures” Auction
YWCA New Britain will hold its 27th Annual Evening of Treasures Auction as an online “Mission: Possible” themed event.
“Rocky Horror Picture Show” at Trinity-On-Main
The Trinity-On-Main arts and performance venue is to present a showing of the cult-classic rock opera “Rocky Horror Picture Show.”
North-Oak NRZ Helping and Advocating for Neighborhood
While laboring to help North-Oak residents duringing the pandemic, the North-Oak NRZ is looking ahead to more advocacy for the neighborhood.
North-Oak NRZ and HRA to Give Out Thanksgiving Turkeys
The North-Oak NRZ has announced that it and HRA will be giving out Thanksgiving turkeys for neighborhood residents.
Republican Russell’s Education Claim Called Untrue
A campaign attack by Republican candidate Alden Russell against Democratic candidate Manny Sanchez on school funding is being called untrue.
Congresswoman Hayes Holds Online New Britain Town Hall
Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (D-5) answered questions from New Britain residents at a town-hall style online forum on Tuesday evening.
Hole in the Wall to Present “Scavenger”
Just in time for Halloween, the Hole in the Wall Theater will present Richard Sebastian-Coleman’s, “Scavenger,” streaming online.
Happening in New Britain Oct 19th to 25th
New Britain meetings&events the week of Mon, Oct 19th to Sun, Oct 25th include the Interfaith Racial&Social Justice Conversation on Housing.
League of Women Voters Candidate Forum Online and On TV
The New Britain Area League of Women Voters announced that its forum for New Britain state legislative candidates is available online and TV.
‘Billsbury Turtle’ to Have Grand Opening
Billsbury Turtle, LLC has announced the Grand Opening of its downtown New Britain store – “a brand new fashion choice.”
Mayor’s Salary to be $99,026 After 13% Raise
In a party-line vote, Republicans approved a salary increase for the New Britain mayor’s position from $87,634 to, apparently, $99,026.
4th Interfaith Racial and Social Justice Conversation Focused on Housing
The New Britain Area Interfaith Conference’s fourth online Racial and Social Justice Conversation is to focus on the topic of housing.
North-Oak NRZ to Hold October Meeting
The North-Oak Neighborhood Revitalization Zone (NRZ), the North-Oak neighborhood community organization, has announced its October meeting.
Happening in New Britain Oct 12th to 18th
New Britain city meetings and community events during the week of Mon, Oct 12th to Sun, Oct 18th include Indigenous Peoples Day 2020.
Lawrence “Larry” Hermanowski Passes Away
Well known and respected New Britain community and political leader, Lawrence “Larry” Hermanowski, passed away on October 9, 2020.
Listro Proposed for Board of Education Vacancy
Democratic Council leaders are proposing Joseph Listro of New Britain ROOTS to fill a vacancy on the New Britain Board of Education.
Education the Focus of 3rd Interfaith Racial and Social Justice Conversation
Education will be the topic at the third online Racial and Social Justice conversation by New Britain Area Interfaith Conference.