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Anti-Racism Group’s Petition Makes Demands of City
Thousands of people have apparently signed an online petition calling on the city to agree to demands for, “racial justice policies in New Britain.”
An Evening of Continuing Activism
Activism continued in the community on change to end racist inequality and violence two days after Sunday’s historic protest in New Britain.
People’s March Movement to Hold Meeting Tonight
A meeting is planned to continue discussions for change after Sunday’s historic protest in New Britain to end racist inequality and violence.
U.S. Rep. Hayes to Speak at NAACP #WeAreDoneDying Town Hall
U.S. Rep. Jahana Hayes (D-5) will address the NAACP Virtual Town Hall Conversation being held to start discussions on a New Britain Black Community Agenda.
“A New Revolution” Marches Against Racism
Perhaps two thousand people marched through the streets of New Britain today, demanding change in society to end racist inequality and violence.
Anti-Racism Protests Planned in New Britain
At least two anti-racism protests are planned in New Britain as nationwide demonstrations occur in the wake of the killing of George Floyd by police in Minneapolis.
BOE to Consider Chromebook Purchases
The New Britain Board of Education will consider Chromebook purchases along with other business at its June 1, 2020 regular meeting.
Council to Consider Borrowing $25.8 Million for Water Projects
A proposal to borrow $25,800,000 for water system projects is to be considered at the meeting of the City Council’s Bonding Subcommittee.
Sanchez, Tercyak & Pawlak Endorsed for Re-Election
The Democratic Party has officially endorsed the re-election of State Rep. Bobby Sanchez, Rep. Peter Tercyak and Registrar of Voters Lucian Pawlak.
Sanchez, Tercyak & Pawlak Endorsed for Re-Election
The Democratic Party has officially endorsed the re-election of State Rep. Bobby Sanchez, Rep. Peter Tercyak and Registrar of Voters Lucian Pawlak.
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.