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Sen. Lopes Provides Residents Vaccination Information
State Senator Rick Lopes (D-6) is spreading the word about sign-ups for residents 65 and older to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
Resolution on Board of Education Vacancy on Council Agenda
A resolution to fill a vacancy in a Republican-held seat on the Board of Education is on the agenda of the City Council.
Stewart Seeking Fifth Term as Mayor
The New Britain Republican Party has announced that Republican Mayor Erin Stewart will seek re-election.
Lee “Tre” Brown, III Exploring Council Candidacy
Community activist Lee “Tre” Brown, III has announced that he has filed an exploratory committee to consider running for City Council.
Prominent Doctor Discusses COVID-19 Vaccines at NAACP Forum
The NAACP New Britain Branch hosted a forum with Dr. Reginald Eady MD, Co-Chair of the Connecticut Vaccine Advisory Group on COVID-19 vaccines
Lacourciere Announces Candidacy for Council
Democrat Richard Lacourciere has announced that he will seek election to an At-Large seat on the New Britain City Council.
New Britain Schools to Receive $22,902,450 for COVID-19 Response
New Britain schools are set to receive $22,902,450 in federal pandemic response funding, Rep. Bobby Sanchez (D-25) announced.
Alicia Strong Exploring Candidacy for Mayor
Political activist Alicia Hernandez Strong has announced that she is exploring running for Mayor of New Britain.
Democratic Legislators Back Sanchez for Mayor
The entire Democratic state legislative delegation and the Democratic Council leader announced they are backing Rep. Bobby Sanchez for Mayor.
DeLandro Exploring Candidacy for Mayor
Community and Democratic leader Veronica T. DeLandro has announced that she is officially exploring candidacy for Mayor of New Britain.
Rep. Bobby Sanchez Officially Exploring Run For Mayor
Democratic State Representative Bobby Sanchez (D-25) has officially announced that he is exploring a run for Mayor of New Britain.
Rep. Bobby Sanchez Weighing Run For Mayor
Democratic State Representative Bobby Sanchez (D-25) is considering whether to run for Mayor of New Britain.
Democrats Looking to Election for Change
After a series of setbacks in the Republican-controlled City Council, New Britain Democrats are looking toward November’s city elections.
City Using COVID-19 Relief Funds to Market Local Businesses and City
The city of New Britain has announced a marketing campaign with pandemic information and promoting local businesses and the city.
Legal Questions Apparent About Republican Caucus
The slate City Council members run under determines their party caucus, according the Town Clerk, despite remaining legal questions.
City Honors Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
The Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities led the official city celebration of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on Monday.
Martin Luther King Honored by Bethune Club, Black Ministers Alliance and DeLandro
Community leader Veronica T. DeLandro was the keynote speaker at the annual community Celebration honoring Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
New Britain Legislators Discuss Upcoming Work at LWV Forum
New Britain legislators discussed issues under consideration in the 2021 state legislative session at the LWV “Unbreakfast” event.
Republicans Block DeLandro, Appoint Republican Loyalist
Republicans blocked the appointment of Democrat Veronica T. DeLandro, choosing a loyalist to Stewart-Republican political machine, instead.
Stewart Veto of Resolution on Removal of Columbus Statue Stands
The veto by Republican Mayor Erin Stewart of a resolution to remove a statue of Christopher Columbus from a prominent city park stands