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Racial Justice Coalition to Hold Indigenous People’s Day Teach-In
The New Britain Racial Justice Coalition is planning an Indigenous People’s Day Teach-In event at the Main Street Columbus Statue.
Hole In the Wall Theater Hosts “The Nether”
The Hole in the Wall Theater is hosting the Backyard Theater Ensemble’s presentation of Jennifer Haley’s “The Nether.”
Hope and Frustration Expressed at Community Conversation
Hope and possibility, along with frustration were expressed by people at recent the “New Britain Community Conversation” event.
Stewart Backs Ally Censured for Misconduct
Republican Mayor Erin Stewart reportedly brushed-off an official censure of a Republican ally on the Board of Education.
Working Families Cross-Endorse Sanchez and Council Candidates
The Working Families Party have nominated Rep. Bobby Sanchez (D-25) and all five members of his At-Large Council slate.
Sanchez Criticizes Stewart Over School Comments
Rep. Bobby Sanchez (D-25) sharply criticized Republican Mayor Erin Stewart over Stewart’s New Britain High School comments.
NBHS Returns to In-School Classes
NBHS’s Principal has announced that in-school classes will resume this week, after earlier announcing three days of remote learning.
YWCA Announces CDC Funding, Expanding House of Teens Programming
The New Britain YWCA has announced that new CDC funding will allow it to train more youth community health workers.
Strong Thanks Supporters; Looks Toward Progressive Future
Democrat Alicia Hernandez Strong thanked supporters of her campaign for Mayor, while looking to the future on issues her campaign raised.
Rivera Wins Democratic Primary for Probate Judge
Former City Council Majority Leader and Attorney Bill Rivera has won the Democratic Party nomination for Probate Judge.
Sanchez Wins Democratic Nomination for Mayor
Rep. Bobby Sanchez (D-25) has won the support of Democratic voters as their candidate for Mayor against Republican Mayor Erin Stewart.
Voting Today for Probate Judge, Mayoral and Council Democratic Nominations
New Britain Democratic voters go to the polls today to nominate their candidates for Judge of Probate, Mayor and At-Large Council.
Democratic Probate Judge, Mayoral and Council Primary This Tuesday
Democratic voters in New Britain will choose their candidates for Judge of Probate, Mayor and At-Large Council in the Democratic primary.
Black Political Action Committee Holds Forum for Democratic Mayoral Primary Candidates
The New Britain Black Political Action Committee hosted an online forum with the two Democratic Mayoral primary candidates.
New Britain Council Republicans Vote Down Mask Mandate
City Council Republicans voted down a proposal by Council Democrats to require masks in city buildings to protect against COVID-19 infection.
Black Political Action Committee to Host Democratic Mayoral Candidates
The New Britain Black Political Action Committee will host a conversation with the two Democratic Mayoral candidates in an online event.
Alicia Hernandez Strong Claims Our Revolution Connecticut Endorsement
Democratic Mayoral candidate Alicia Hernandez Strong has claimed the endorsement of the progressive organization, Our Revolution Connecticut.
Sanchez Endorsed by Working Families Party
Rep. Bobby Sanchez (D-25) has been endorsed by the Working Families Party for Mayor of New Britain.
Alicia Hernandez Strong to be Guest on New Britain Forum
The next edition of the New Britain Forum by the New Britain Progressive will feature Democratic Mayoral candidate Alicia Hernandez Strong.
Rep. Sanchez Claims 32BJ Union Endorsement
Endorsed Democratic candidate for Mayor, Rep. Bobby Sanchez (D-25), announced that 32BJ SEIU has endorsed his candidacy.