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Anderson Elected To Lead Democratic Party
Former Ald. Chris Anderson (D-AL) was has been elected as the Chair of the New Britain Democratic Party by the Democrat’s local Town Committee
Council Resolution Proposed To Support Ukraine
Local Responses Grow To War, Humanitarian Crisis By John McNamara A resolution affirming Ukraine’s “independence and territorial integrity” will be considered by the New Britain Common Council at its March 9th meeting. Alderman Aram Ayalon (D-3), consulting with members of the city’s Ukrainian and Polish communities, is submitting a resolution as war and a humanitarian […]
Merrill Gay, Eileen Ruiz and April Lewis Win Democratic Primary
The slate of Ruiz, Lewis and Gay were elected to represent Democratic voters on the Democratic Party’s Town Committee.
Charter Revision Commission Sets Agenda
The city Charter Revision Commission held its first public hearing and set the agenda of issues to be discussed at future meetings.
After Providing $11 Million Emergency Rental Assistance In New Britain, Program Applications Suspended
The state Department of Housing has announced that the UniteCT emergency rental and utility relief program has suspended new applications.
Community Rallies for Sarra
Schools Superintendent Nancy Sarra received a boost of support from 150 people who rallied for her in Central Park.
Council District Plans Appear to Fall Short of City’s Diversity
Two City Council redistricting proposals appear to divide communities of color and limit their voting strength in Council elections.
Unity urged after shooting incident near high school
Four Republican BOE Members Call For Early Buyout Of Retiring Superintendent By John McNamara Leaders of “Ice the Beef” (ITB), a regional anti violence and youth empowerment group, gathered with several residents and educators at New Britain High School (NBHS) on Sunday calling for an end to divisiveness and new actions that will reduce violence […]
BEE-NB Expresses Disappointment About Superintendent Search
The Education Committee of BEE-NB has expressed disappointment about the process of selecting a new schools superintendent.
Redistricting Can Help, Or Harm, City Council Diversity
The redistricting of the City Council’s five districts can either help or harm the prospects for diverse representation on the Council.
Update: Anti-Gun “Peace Rally” at High School Postponed
A “No Community Without Unity Peace Rally” sponsored by “Ice The Beef” (ITB) advocacy group and scheduled for Sunday, February 13th has been postponed to Sunday, February 20th because of the snow storm. The rally will be held at New Britain High School in the aftermath of the shooting of a student near the school […]
Council Approves Remote Hearing Participation for Public
The full City Council has approved approved telephone call-in speaking for members of the public at Council hearings and meetings.
Council Committee Approves Remote Participation for Public, Not for Council
A City Council committee struck out a proposal for remote meeting participation for Council members, but approved telephone call-in for me…
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.