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School District Launches Free Student WiFi
The Consolidated School District of New Britain has announced the launch of is temporary wi-fi network to aid students with online learning.
Rep. Lopes Endorsed To Flip State Senate Seat Back To Democrats
State Rep. Rick Lopes gained the unanimous endorsement of delegates on Tuesday as Democrats chose their candidate to retake the 6th District Senate seat
US. Rep. Hayes to Speak at AARP Tele-Town Hall on COVID-19
New Britain’s United States Representative, Jahana Hayes (D-5) will speak at a Telephone Town Hall meeting hosted by AARP Connecticut on COVID-19.
Democrats Endorse Sanchez in the 24th
Ald. Manny Sanchez (D-AL) has been endorsed by the Democrats’ 24th District Convention to succeed State Rep. Rick Lopes (D-24) in the State Assembly.
New Britain Schools to Receive $5 Million in Federal COVID Relief Funds
New Britain schools are set to receive $5,165,707 in federal CARES Act funding to help with the educational challenges from the COVID-19 pandemic.
School District Forming Internet Access Task Force
The school district has announced a task force on how, “to bring Wi-Fi access to all New Britain students who currently cannot connect to the internet.”
Parties Hold Nominating Conventions Online
In just one more way that life has been changed by the COVID-19 pandemic, political parties are holding nominating conventions online.
Barcikowski Elected to State Democratic Committee
New Britain Democratic activist and newspaper publisher Darek Barcikowski has been elected to Democrats’ State Central Committee. “I am honored and humbled by the support of New Britain, Berlin and Farmington Democrats who have cast their votes today to elect me as their voice on the State Central Committee,” Barcikowski said, “and look forward to […]
“Savings Fund” Offered Amid Frozen School Budget
With Republican Mayor Erin Stewart’s budget plan freezing operating funding for schools, Council Republicans are proposing a “Savings Fund” for schools.
More Than 40 New Britain COVID-19 Deaths Reported
With 41 deaths and nearly 600 cases reportedly confirmed in New Britain, the city has crossed another grim milestone in the COVID-19 pandemic.
New Britain Police Crack Down on ATVs & Dirt Bikes
New Britain Police Chief Christopher Chute has announced that the city’s Police are cracking down on ATVs and dirt bikes on city streets.
New Britain Police Crack Down on ATVs & Dirt Bikes
New Britain Police Chief Christopher Chute has announced that the city’s Police are cracking down on ATVs and dirt bikes on city streets.
In-School Classes Cancelled for the Year
New Britain school Superintendent Nancy Sarra expressed sadness but understanding that in-school classes are cancelled for the year.
City Council Committees to Hold Budget Meetings
Three New Britain City Council committees will hold meetings this week on different parts of the city budget proposed by Republican Mayor Erin Stewart.
Census Online Simple, Easy and Fast
Getting counted in the census is fast, easy, private and decides how much political representation and program funding communities will receive.
New Britain Still Behind State in Census Count
As of April 29th, only 47.3% of New Britain residents have responded to the once-every-decade 2020 Census, including only 33.6% responding by internet.
Stewart Apparently Rejects One Tax Relief, Expands Another
Republican Mayor Erin Stewart has reportedly decided against allowing New Britain taxpayers to receive one of the two kinds of COVID-19 property tax relief
Partnership to Address Lack of Wi-Fi for Students
Against a backdrop of what many see as lost opportunity for educational access that would have come from free wi-fi in poor neighborhoods, the school
School District, Schaller to Provide Wi-Fi for Students
With lack of internet access remaining a obstacle to education for a thousand students, a new plan will deploy wi-fi from vehicles across the city.
COVID-19 Cases in New Britain Continue to Rise
More than 400 cases of COVID-19 have been reported in New Britain and deaths in the city from the deadly pandemic nearly doubled in the past week.