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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.
Republicans Propose Eliminating Living Wage Ordinance
City Council Republicans are proposing the repeal of an ordinance that requires living wages be paid to workers…
BEE-New Britain Planning December Meeting
The new organization, Building Economic Equality-New Britain (BEE-NB), is planning its December meeting to plan work for economic justice.
6th Senate District Same After Reapportionment
The Sixth Senatorial District, with includes New Britain, appears to remain unchanged by the state Reapportionment Commission.
Reapportionment Changes State House Districts
The state Reapportionment Commission has changed the State House districts in New Britain, tilting toward Democratic representation.
Happening in New Britain Nov 15th to 21st
New Britain city meetings and community events coming up during the week of Monday, November 15, 2021 to Sunday, November 21st include:
Scott Breaking Barriers on Assessment Appeals Board
Bringing diversity and new ideas to the Assessment Appeals Board, Democrat Candyce Scott, says that she is looking forward to her new role.
New Coalition Pushes for Child Care Investments To Close Gaps
40% of CT Families Live In “Child Care Deserts”; Shortage Is Severe in New Britain By John McNamara New Britain is one of the communities in affluent Connecticut with significant “child care deserts” — places where a high percentage of working and middle income families do not have access to quality and affordable services for […]
Council Republicans to Appoint Mattabassett Board Members
In its first meeting, the new Republican-dominated City Council is to appoint two Republicans to the Mattabassett District Commission.
Stewart Wins Election for Mayor, Carries in Other Republicans
Republican Mayor Erin Stewart has won re-election and carried in other Republican candidates for nearly every other office possible.
Fire at Berkowitz Building Site
Fire broke out today in front of the long-blighted Berkowitz building on Main Street, apparently engulfing a piece of construction equipment.
Election Day Arrives in New Britain
The election between Democrat Bobby Sanchez and Republican Erin Stewart for Mayor and for other city offices will be decided by voters today.