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Rick Lopes & Manny Sanchez Win; Sanchez & Tercyak Re-Elected; Hayes, Biden and Harris Win New Britain
Democrats swept to victory in New Britain, taking solid majorities in every race on the ballot in the city.
2020 Election Day Arrives!
The choice between Donald Trump and his Republican slate, Joe Biden and his Democratic slate and others will be decided as voters who have …
Registering and Voting This Tuesday Nov 3rd
The 2020 Election Day is nearly here, with many people who have not voted yet having one more chance on November 3rd.
Republican Russell’s Education Claim Called Untrue
A campaign attack by Republican candidate Alden Russell against Democratic candidate Manny Sanchez on school funding is being called untrue.
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.