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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.
Call Made for a People’s Agenda in New Britain
Community leaders and organizers held a press conference to advocate for a Peoples Agenda to, “call for racial justice and economic equity.”
New Britain State Representatives Vote For Expanded Absentee Balloting
New Britain State Representatives gave overwhelming support for a bill to allow every voter to vote by absentee ballot because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sarra to Hold Online Town Hall on School Reopening
New Britain schools Superintendent Nancy Sarra is to hold on online Town Hall meeting to discuss plans for reopening city schools.
School District to Announce Re-Opening Plans
The Consolidated School District of New Britain says that it will soon announce its reopening plans and will hold a virtual town hall on it for parents.
New Britain Schools Change Columbus Day to Indigenous People Day
The New Britain Board of Education has voted to permanently change the city schools’ recognition of Columbus Day to Indigenous People Day.
Protest Calls for City to Remove Columbus Statue
Protesters held a demonstration and march calling for the swift removal by the city of the Christopher Columbus statue in New Britain.
March to Call for Removal of Christopher Columbus Statue
The New Britain Racial Justice Coalition is organizing a march and call-in to the City Council, pressing for removal of the Christopher Columbus statue.
Republican Revisits Controversially Changed Affirmative Action Plan
In 2016, Ald. Kristian Rosado (R-2) proposed changes to the city’s Affirmative Action Plan that many considered “gutting” the existing plan.
CT Peace Fest Holding Protest in Tribute to Dowdell
A peaceful protest has been announced by the group, CT Peace Fest, in tribute to musical artist Zoe “Gangstalicious” Dowdell.
City Opening Pools But Not Splash Pads
City pools are set to open this weekend, but the city will not open the splash pads in the public parks during the summer of 2020.
City Council Declares Racism A Public Health Crisis
New Britain has joined four other cities and towns in declaring that racism is a public health crisis, with a resolution approved by the City Council.
Juneteenth Event Focuses on Activism for Change
The afternoon summer heat did not deter the commitment of marchers and protesters who celebrated Juneteenth and called for an end to systemic racism.
Council to Have Special Meeting on Borrowing for Operating Expenses
Republican Mayor Erin Stewart has called the New Britain City Council into a meeting on what is described as a plan to borrow to cover annual city budgets.
City Considers Adding $30 Million Debt to Cover Deficits
Once again, under Republican Mayor Erin Stewart, the city is considering borrowing to cover the cost of city spending, now with a $70 million proposal.
Juneteenth Unity Event to Stand Against Racism
Juneteenth is taking on even greater meaning, as activism rises against racism and a growing list of unarmed Black Americans killed by police.
Police Chief to Discuss ‘Use of Force’ Policy
New Britain Police Chief Christopher Chute will present an online presentation on the New Britain Police “use of force” policy.