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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.
Early Voting by Absentee Ballot Begins
Voters who have already submitted applications have begun receiving absentee ballots, enabling them to vote early in the November 3 election.
New Britain Is Using Two Ballot Drop Boxes At City Hall For Now: Legislators Get Two More OK’d For Heavy Presidential Turnout
So far Bernacki is confining use of the drop boxes to City Hall and is reluctant to set up more citing insufficient personnel and time…
Farmers to Families Food Box Program at St. James
St. James Missionary Baptist Church and Kingdom International Economic Development are presenting a Farmers to Families Food Box Program.
Republicans Vote Down Proposal for Strong Police Review Board
The Republican majority on a Council committee voted down a Democratic proposal to strengthen the police review board proposal
Book Sale to Support Public Library
Friends of New Britain Public Library are holding a “Mini Fall Book Sale” to benefit the New Britain Public Library.
Lacourciere Endorses Sanchez in 24th District
Democrat Richard Lacourciere announced his endorsement of Democrat Ald. Manny Sanches (D-AL) in the election for the 24th Assembly district.
League of Women Voters Seeks Debate Questions
The New Britain Area League of Women Voters is seeking questions to be asked of local legislative candidates at its candidate forum.
Parks and Rec After School Program Applications Open
New Britain Parks and Recreation has announced that applications are open for its 2020-2021 “Every Kid Counts” after school programs.
Jr. Canes Announce Week 2 Game Results
The Jr. Canes have announced the results of the week 2 football games of its 2020 season, with three wins our of four games played.
Happy Rosh Hashanah From the New Britain Progressive
Happy Rosh Hashanah from the New Britain Progressive and best wishes for a happy, healthy, hopeful, peaceful and joyous New Year.
Absentee Ballot Applications in the Mail
As expected, applications for absentee ballots from Secretary of the State Denise Merrill have been arriving in the mail because of COVID-19.
North-Oak NRZ September Meeting Planned
The North-Oak Neighborhood Revitalization Zone (NRZ) has announced its regular public meeting for the month of September.
Food, Music and Community at Diaspora Festival
The Diaspora Multicultural Society’s Third Multicultural Festival brought music and food to a warm late summer afternoon.