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Racial Justice Coalition To Protest for Incarcerated People
The New Britain Racial Justice Coalition has announced that it will host a protest for advocate for incarcerated people.
Hearing On Proposal To Bring Back Remote Council Participation
The three Democratic members of the City Council are proposing that the public and Council be again be permitted to participate remotely.
Democratic Primary To Decide 3 Town Committee Seats
Democratic voters in the East Side’s 9th Voting District will decide their representatives in the party’s Town Committee.
City Council Redistricting to Begin
The City Charter process requiring the City Council districts be re-drawn every ten years appears about to begin.
$5,000 Water Bill Among Others Prompting Council Petition
A resident who received a $5000 water bill is an example is an issue Ald. Aram Ayalon says is why he is calling for an official city report.
Republicans to Consider Changing District Council Elections
City Council Republicans are proposing a Charter Revision Commission to propose changes in Council representation and other changes.
Call at MLK Day Event to Never Forget Racist Oppression
Rev. Dr. John Walker said to never forget racist oppression against Black Americans at the 2022 Martin Luther King Worship Service.
Legislators Welcome Housing Development Funds
Sen. Rick Lopes, Rep. Robert Sanchez, Rep. Manny Sanchez and Rep. Peter Tercyak, thanked Gov. Ned Lamont (D) for $1.4 million …
NHS Donates Winter Wear and Hygiene Items to Schools
Neighborhood Housing Services helped New Britain families stay warm this winter with donations of winter wear and hygiene products.
Sarra and Foran to Retire
The Consolidated School District of New Britain announced online today that Superintendent Nancy Sarra will retire.
Protesters Win On Living Wages
Amid protests against a Republican proposal to eliminate the city’s Living Wage ordinance, a Council committee voted to abandon the repeal.
BMA Names Pastor Dana Smith Man of the Year
The New Britain Black Ministerial Alliance has named Pastor Dana Smith of New Life II Ministries as its Man of the Year.
Legislators Announce $6 Million for CMHA
Sen. Rick Lopes, Rep. Robert Sanchez, Rep. Manny Sanchez and Rep. Peter Tercyak thanked Gov. Ned Lamont for $6 million for CMHA housing.
Legislators Laud State $2.5 Million for Boys & Girls Club
Sen. Rick Lopes, Rep. Robert Sanchez, Rep. Manny Sanchez and Rep. Peter Tercyak applauded state funding allocated for the Boys & Girls Club.
Legislators Laud State $2.5 Million for Boys & Girls Club
Sen. Rick Lopes, Rep. Robert Sanchez, Rep. Manny Sanchez and Rep. Peter Tercyak applauded state funding allocated for the Boys & Girls Club.
Remembering Lives Lost After Homelessness
Ministers were joined by other community members today in remembering those whose died in 2021 after experiencing homelessness.
Officials Honor Poldarex’ 50+ Years in Business
Broad Street’s Polarex was honored by legislators, the Attorney General and the Honorary Consul of Poland for its fifty years in business.
Sarra Announces Precautions After Nationwide Social Media Threats
Schools Superintendent Nancy Sarra has announced precautions because of nationwide online threats of violence.
Residents Speak Out For Living Wages
Members of the public protested and spoke out against Republican proposals to eliminate living wage and Freedom of Information ordinances.
Republicans Propose Repeal of Most Freedom of Information Ordinances
New Britain Republicans are proposing to eliminate most of what remains of the city’s Freedom of Information ordinance.