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Community Labor Day BBQ at Howey House
Community organizations are sponsoring a “Howey House Labor Day BBQ” event at the Friendship Center‘s location on North Street.
School District Delays School Opening to Sept 8th
New Britain schools are to open on September 8, 2020 instead of the previously planned date of September 3rd.
Public Hearing on Advisory-Only Police Review Board to be Sept 10th
The public hearing on the proposal to create an advisory-only “independent” “Police Civilian Review Board” appointed entirely by the mayor is to be September 10th.
“Sights and Sounds of Motown” to be Held at Walnut Hill Park
Adrian Elliott has announced a “Sights and Sounds of Motown 2” concert to be held in Walnut Hill Park in September.
PAL Raiders Plan Latin Night Event
The New Britain Police Athletic League (PAL) says, “PAL Latin Night is Back!”, announcing the event in support of PAL’s youth programs.
Schools to Hold Orientations and Technology Distribution
The New Britain school district has announced that there will be orientation sessions and educational technology distribution next week.
Racial Justice Coalition Platform Promotes Equality
The New Britain Racial Justice Coalition announced its Platform&Program, for ending racism and ensuring economic and political equity.
Public Hearing Planned on Advisory-Only Police Review Board – RESCHEDULED
A public hearing is planned on the proposal for an advisory-only “independent” “Police Civilian Review Board” appointed entirely by the mayor
New Britain 2020-2021 School Calendar Start Date CHANGED to Sept 8th
Editor’s note (8/31/2020): Since this article was originally published, the start date of school was changed from September 3, 2020 to September 8th. While starting in unusual times, the 2020-2021 New Britain school school year is set to begin on September 8th and run through June 11th. The Consolidated School District of New Britain has […]
North Oak NRZ VP Sandoval Writes Kids’ Book on COVID-19
Manny Sandoval, a community activist, who is North-Oak NRZ VP, wrote children’s book on the questions and concerns kids have about COVID-19.
2020 Osgood Shootout Scholarships Awarded
The pandemic may be preventing tournament games, but Coach Darwin Shaw has announced six scholarships from the Osgood Shootout Tournament.
Racial Justice Coalition Plans Free Breakfast – POSTPONED
The New Britain Racial Justice Coalition has announced that it plans to hold a free breakfast event to, “build community.”
Diaspora Planning September 2020 Multicultural Festival
The Diaspora Multicultural Society is making preparations for its 3rd Annual Multicultural Festival this September.
Community Leaders Rebuke Racist Comments
Community leaders delivered strongly worded rebukes about racist comments made against removing the New Britain Christopher Columbus statue.
Remote Access Still Denied Council Members
Ald. Ayalon says three Council members are excluded from another Council meeting because Mayor Stewart has ended remote access meetings.
Council Considers Raises for Mayor, Council, Other Officials
A Council committee is to restart consideration of possible raises in the salaries of the office of mayor, Council and other city officials.
Manny Sanchez Claims Win in 24th District Primary
Ald. Manny Sanchez has announced that he won the primary election and, with it, the Democratic Nomination in the 24th Assembly District.
Voter Suppression in New Britain?
By Tim O’Brien. When I was an elected official, I tried to stand up against cases of injustice. The way I looked at it, is that if I had
Sanchez Answers Questions On Issues
The New Britain Progressive asked a series of questions of the two candidates in the upcoming primary, and Ald. Manny Sanchez (D-AL) responded
Advisory-Only Police Review Board Proposed
A proposed ordinance would establish an advisory-only “independent” “Police Civilian Review Board” appointed entirely by the mayor.