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Congresswoman Hayes Holds Online New Britain Town Hall
Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (D-5) answered questions from New Britain residents at a town-hall style online forum on Tuesday evening.
League of Women Voters Candidate Forum Online and On TV
The New Britain Area League of Women Voters announced that its forum for New Britain state legislative candidates is available online and TV.
Mayor’s Salary to be $99,026 After 13% Raise
In a party-line vote, Republicans approved a salary increase for the New Britain mayor’s position from $87,634 to, apparently, $99,026.
Lawrence “Larry” Hermanowski Passes Away
Well known and respected New Britain community and political leader, Lawrence “Larry” Hermanowski, passed away on October 9, 2020.
Listro Proposed for Board of Education Vacancy
Democratic Council leaders are proposing Joseph Listro of New Britain ROOTS to fill a vacancy on the New Britain Board of Education.
Early Voting by Absentee Ballot Begins
Voters who have already submitted applications have begun receiving absentee ballots, enabling them to vote early in the November 3 election.
New Britain Is Using Two Ballot Drop Boxes At City Hall For Now: Legislators Get Two More OK’d For Heavy Presidential Turnout
So far Bernacki is confining use of the drop boxes to City Hall and is reluctant to set up more citing insufficient personnel and time…
Republicans Vote Down Proposal for Strong Police Review Board
The Republican majority on a Council committee voted down a Democratic proposal to strengthen the police review board proposal
Police Review Board Proposal on Committee Agenda
A Council committee will meet to consider the proposed advisory-only “independent” “Police Civilian Review Board” appointed entirely by the mayor.
Lacourciere Endorses Sanchez in 24th District
Democrat Richard Lacourciere announced his endorsement of Democrat Ald. Manny Sanches (D-AL) in the election for the 24th Assembly district.
League of Women Voters Seeks Debate Questions
The New Britain Area League of Women Voters is seeking questions to be asked of local legislative candidates at its candidate forum.
Columbus Statue Removal Question Returning to Council
The question of whether to remove the monument to Cristopher Columbus is returning to the City Council for possible final action.
Racial and Social Justice Conversation to be Hosted by Interfaith Conference
The New Britain Area Interfaith Conference is planning a conversation series, “Shaping Peace Together: Advancing Racial and Social Justice.”
Absentee Ballot Applications in the Mail
As expected, applications for absentee ballots from Secretary of the State Denise Merrill have been arriving in the mail because of COVID-19.
Independent Party Nominates Walczak for Congress
Bruce Walczak has been nominated by the Connecticut Independent Party to run for the 5th Congressional District, which includes New Britain.
Working Families Endorses New Britain Legislators
“I’m honored to be endorsed by the Working Families Party,” said State Representative Bobby Sanchez (D-25), one of five New Britain Democratic legislators cross-endorsed by the Connecticut Working Families Party.
AFL-CIO Endorses Hayes, Lopes, Sanchez and Tercyak
The Connecticut AFL-CIO labor union federation has announced it has endorsed the candidacies of Hayes, Lopes, Sanchez and Tercyak.
Lopes Announces Sierra Club Endorsement
Democratic State Senate Candidate and current State Rep. Rick Lopes (D-24) announced that he has been endorsed by the Sierre Club.
15% Raise Proposed for Mayor, Other Officials
The salary of New Britain’s mayor would increase 15% under a proposed resolution under consideration in the City Council.
Event to Be Held in Support of Tianna Laboy
An event is planned in New Britain in support of woman who a report said gave birth in a prison cell after being denied adequate medical care.