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School District Delays School Opening to Sept 8th
New Britain schools are to open on September 8, 2020 instead of the previously planned date of September 3rd.
Public Hearing on Advisory-Only Police Review Board to be Sept 10th
The public hearing on the proposal to create an advisory-only “independent” “Police Civilian Review Board” appointed entirely by the mayor is to be September 10th.
Schools to Hold Orientations and Technology Distribution
The New Britain school district has announced that there will be orientation sessions and educational technology distribution next week.
Racial Justice Coalition Platform Promotes Equality
The New Britain Racial Justice Coalition announced its Platform&Program, for ending racism and ensuring economic and political equity.
Public Hearing Planned on Advisory-Only Police Review Board – RESCHEDULED
A public hearing is planned on the proposal for an advisory-only “independent” “Police Civilian Review Board” appointed entirely by the mayor
North Oak NRZ VP Sandoval Writes Kids’ Book on COVID-19
Manny Sandoval, a community activist, who is North-Oak NRZ VP, wrote children’s book on the questions and concerns kids have about COVID-19.
2020 Osgood Shootout Scholarships Awarded
The pandemic may be preventing tournament games, but Coach Darwin Shaw has announced six scholarships from the Osgood Shootout Tournament.
Community Leaders Rebuke Racist Comments
Community leaders delivered strongly worded rebukes about racist comments made against removing the New Britain Christopher Columbus statue.
Remote Access Still Denied Council Members
Ald. Ayalon says three Council members are excluded from another Council meeting because Mayor Stewart has ended remote access meetings.
Council Considers Raises for Mayor, Council, Other Officials
A Council committee is to restart consideration of possible raises in the salaries of the office of mayor, Council and other city officials.
Manny Sanchez Claims Win in 24th District Primary
Ald. Manny Sanchez has announced that he won the primary election and, with it, the Democratic Nomination in the 24th Assembly District.
Sanchez Answers Questions On Issues
The New Britain Progressive asked a series of questions of the two candidates in the upcoming primary, and Ald. Manny Sanchez (D-AL) responded
Advisory-Only Police Review Board Proposed
A proposed ordinance would establish an advisory-only “independent” “Police Civilian Review Board” appointed entirely by the mayor.
Sanchez Campaigns on Health Care, Education, Fair Taxation
The Democratic City Council leader, Ald. Manny Sanchez (D-AL), is campaigning for the 24th District seat on health care, education, pay equity
New Britain Racial Justice Coalition Endorses Lacourciere
The New Britain Racial Justice Coalition has announced online that is has endorsed Richard Lacourciere in the Democratic primary for the 24th District. Lacourciere is running in the August 11, 2020 primary against the endorsed Democratic candidate city Ald. Manny Sanchez (D-AL). The New Britain Racial Justice Coalition emerged from the protests and activism against […]
“Branches of Unity” Tree Felled
Among the many trees and limbs on the ground this morning, one was the “Branches of Unity” tree outside the Board of Education building.
North-Oak NRZ to Discuss Future Plans with Non-Profits
Pastor Dana Smith, President of the North-Oak NRZ is preparing to reach out to local non-profit organizations to discuss future plans in the neighborhood.
Coalition Places Bizzarro “On Notice”
The New Britain Racial Justice Coalition said its members, “strongly condemn Senator Gennaro Bizzarro for voting against the,” police accountability law.
Bizzarro Opposes Police Accountability Legislation
Sen. Gennaro Bizzarro (R-6), voted against the state police accountability legislation that was approved in the state legislature.
New Britain Representatives Divided on Police Legislation
New Britain’s three Democratic State Representatives voted for the proposed police accountability legislation, while the one Republican opposed.