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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.
Black Democratic Club Endorses Sanchez and Slate
The New Britain Black Democratic Club has announced that it has endorsed Bobby Sanchez for Mayor and other Democratic candidates.
Bysiewicz, Wooden Advocate for Sanchez
Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz and State Treasurer Shawn Wooden supported Rep. Bobby Sanchez’ campaign for Mayor Thursday evening.
Candidates and Polling Places in 2021 Election
On Tuesday, November 2nd, voters go to the polls to vote for Mayor, City Council, Board of Education and other city offices.
Stewart Education Claims Called “Lies”
Former Democratic Mayoral candidate Alicia Hernandez Strong and others are criticizing Republican Mayor Erin Stewart’s education claims.
Democratic Council Candidate Questions Police Handling of Incident
Basil A. Green, a Democratic candidate running for City Council, is questioning the handling by the Police Department of an alleged incident.
DeLandro Endorses Sanchez for Mayor
Former Democratic Mayoral candidate Veronica T. DeLandro endorsed Rep. Bobby Sanchez (D-25) for Mayor of New Britain.
Hayes Endorses Sanchez for Mayor
Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (D-5) endorsed Rep. Bobby Sanchez (D-25) for Mayor of New Britain at a recent event held in the city.
DeLandro and Sanchez Named Among 100 Most Influential Blacks in Connecticut
Two important leaders in New Britain, Veronica T. DeLandro and Manny Sanchez, have been named among the state’s 100 Most Influential Blacks.
Strong Endorses Sanchez for Mayor
Democrat Alicia Hernandez Strong has endorsed Rep. Bobby Sanchez (D-25) in his campaign for Mayor of New Britain.