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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.
Pisanki Class Offered by Polish American Foundation
The Polish American Foundation of Connecticut is offering a class on how to make pisanki, traditional decorated Polish Easter eggs.
Lopes Reportedly to Run for Senate, Sanchez for 24th
State Rep. Rick Lopes (D-24) will reportedly announce that he will run for State Senate, and Ald. Manny Sanchez (D-AL) will reportedly run to succeed Lopes.
Proposal Would Change Ordinances to Two Gender Pronouns
A City Council proposal would make changes to gender references in city ordinances, mainly by referring to male and female pronouns, instead of just male.
2023 New Britain Dożynki Festival Planned
The first days of springtime may still be ahead, but the traditional Polish Harvest Festival, the New Britain Dożynki, for 2020 is already being planned.
Rollback Proposal Tabled After Public Testimony in Support of Retail Bag Ordinance
A controversial proposal to roll back New Britain’s ordinance on retail bags was tabled after public testimony was all in opposition to the plan.
Hearing Planned on Rollback of Retail Bag Ordinance
A City Council committee is set to hold a hearing on the controversial proposal to roll back New Britain’s ordinance on retail bags.
Remembering Emma Pierce: The Life Of The Party
Emma Pierce, matriarch of her family and a leader of boundless love, energy and spunk for Democrats and her New Britain community, died peacefully at home on Wednesday, January 29th at the age of 91.
Bysiewicz Promotes Census Count in New Britain
Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz (D-CT) joined local leaders in New Britain to promote efforts to ensure that everyone is counted in the 2020 Census.
NBMAA to Hold First Trivia Night
The New Britain Museum of American Art is holding a Trivia Night, challenging guests, “to test their smarts, and enjoy a drink while competing for prizes.”
4 Minutes to Cross the Street
Pedestrians following to law to avoid threatened $92 fines have to take up to four minutes to cross a prominent New Britain street corner.