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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
For DeLandro and Against Columbus: Activism Planned for Council Meeting
With two major issues before the City Council on Wednesday evening, activists are organizing for Veronica DeLandro and against Columbus.
After Passing Over DeLandro, Republicans Prepare to Fill Council Seat
An unnamed person is to be considered for a Council vacancy, a month after Republicans pushed aside Democrat Veronica DeLandro for the seat.
An Attempted Coup and Assault on Democracy
After a coup attempt called for by Republican President Trump, the scope of the national and local assault on democracy has been settling in.
New Britain State Delegation Takes Office
Newly elected Sen. Rick Lopes (D-6) and Rep. Manny Sanchez (D-24) have officially joined the New Britain state legislative delegation.
Coalition Starts Campaign for Education Funding, Justice
The New Britain Racial Justice Coalition held a kick-off event to press for education funding and changes in the school system.
Racial Justice Coalition to Hold Education Rally
The New Britain Racial Justice Coalition has announced that it will hold a campaign rally launch to press for greater city education funding.