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New Britain Democrats Choose New Leader
New Britain Democrats elected a new leader for the local Democratic Party, choosing political organizer Andrew McIndoo as Party Chair.
CANCELLED: Maple Sugaring Pancake Breakfast at Hungerford
It is maple sugaring season, and the New Britain Youth Museum at Hungerford Park will be hosting a Maple Sugaring Pancake Breakfast event.
2020 Diaspora Multicultural Festival Planned
The Diaspora Multicultural Society is planning its Annual Multicultural Festival, continuing its early autumn community event for a third year.
Softened Retail Bag Ordinance Returns to Council
A Council proposal all but repealing the city’s retail bag ordinance returned from a committee, keeping a ban on plastic bags but rolling back other parts.
Jr Canes Open Registration for 10th Anniversary Year
The New Britain Jr Canes, celebrating its tenth anniversary year, is beginning early registration for its next season of football and cheerleading.
Hermanowski, Tully and Wisniewski Win Democratic Town Committee Primary
On “Super Tuesday” presidential primary day in many states, Democrats in a New Britain Voting District were also electing Democratic Town Committee members.
CCSU Africana Studies Center to Hold Conference
The CCSU Center for Africana Studies is holding its 26th Annual Africana Studies Conference, honoring Anthropology professor, Dr. Warren Perry. The Conference is themed, “Excavating Truths: Revealing Untold Stories of Free and Captive Africans in the Northeastern U.S.” The all day conference is on Thursday, March 5, 2020, from 9:00am to 4:00pm. At 10:00am, there […]
Voting District 11 Democrats to Elect Town Committee Members
Democratic Party members who live in Voting District 11 will vote Tuesday to elect three fellow Democrats to represent them on the Democratic Town Committee
Pastor Dana Smith Elected North-Oak NRZ President
The North-Oak Neighborhood Revitalization Zone (NRZ) has elected new leadership, headed by Pastor Dana Smith as President.
City to Consider Raises for Mayor, Council, Other Officials
A City Council committee is set to begin a process of considering possible raises in the salaries of the office of mayor, Council and other city officials.
Fee Power Requested by Council Resolution Apparently Might Apply to Nonprofits, Others
A Council resolution would ask the state to let municipalities charge fees, that apparently might affect charities, houses of worship and others.
North-Oak Neighborhood Clean Up Planned
The organization, Friends of Willow Street Park, has announced that it is organizing a North-Oak neighborhood clean-up day.
Gov. Lamont Names Awilda Reasco of New Britain to State Education Board
Gov. Ned Lamont (D-CT) has announced that he has appointed Awilda Reasco of New Britain and three others to the State Board of Education.
Lacourciere Announces State Representative Campaign
Democrat Richard Lacourciere has announced that he is running for State Representative in the Twenty-Fourth Assembly District.
Pastor Dana Smith Running for North-Oak President
Longtime community activist, Pastor Dana Smith, has announced that he is running to be the President of the North-Oak Neighborhood Revitalization Zone.
‘Community Conversation’ to be Hosted by Council Democrats
City Council Democrats have announced that they plan to host a ‘Community Conversation’ event to discuss city issues with community residents.
Document Apparently Shows Secrecy Agreement in Tawfik Matter
A public document appears to show that the city agreed to secrecy in the terms of the resignation of the former head of community services.
North-Oak NRZ to Hold Elections
The North-Oak Neighborhood Revitalization Zone (NRZ) is set to hold elections for its officer and other leadership positions.
Lopes, Sanchez, Tercyak and Sanchez Announce Candidacies
Rep. Rick Lopes (D-24) officially announced his campaign for State Senate, while three other Democrats announced their campaigns for State Representative.
Black History Month Celebrations at Gallery 66
The Gallery 66 arts venue is holding a series of events at its downtown New Britain location in celebration of Black History Month.