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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.
Independent Party Nominates Walczak for Congress
Bruce Walczak has been nominated by the Connecticut Independent Party to run for the 5th Congressional District, which includes New Britain.
Working Families Endorses New Britain Legislators
“I’m honored to be endorsed by the Working Families Party,” said State Representative Bobby Sanchez (D-25), one of five New Britain Democratic legislators cross-endorsed by the Connecticut Working Families Party.
Women, Art & Social Change at NBMAA
Art about and that has been a part of women’s empowerment is the focus of the next exhibit at the New Britain Museum of American Art (NBMAA).
Women, Art & Social Change at NBMAA
Art about and that has been a part of women’s empowerment is the focus of the next exhibit at the New Britain Museum of American Art (NBMAA).