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Hermanowski, Tully and Wisniewski Win Democratic Town Committee Primary
On “Super Tuesday” presidential primary day in many states, Democrats in a New Britain Voting District were also electing Democratic Town Committee members.
Voting District 11 Democrats to Elect Town Committee Members
Democratic Party members who live in Voting District 11 will vote Tuesday to elect three fellow Democrats to represent them on the Democratic Town Committee
Pastor Dana Smith Elected North-Oak NRZ President
The North-Oak Neighborhood Revitalization Zone (NRZ) has elected new leadership, headed by Pastor Dana Smith as President.
City to Consider Raises for Mayor, Council, Other Officials
A City Council committee is set to begin a process of considering possible raises in the salaries of the office of mayor, Council and other city officials.
Fee Power Requested by Council Resolution Apparently Might Apply to Nonprofits, Others
A Council resolution would ask the state to let municipalities charge fees, that apparently might affect charities, houses of worship and others.
Gov. Lamont Names Awilda Reasco of New Britain to State Education Board
Gov. Ned Lamont (D-CT) has announced that he has appointed Awilda Reasco of New Britain and three others to the State Board of Education.
Lacourciere Announces State Representative Campaign
Democrat Richard Lacourciere has announced that he is running for State Representative in the Twenty-Fourth Assembly District.
Pastor Dana Smith Running for North-Oak President
Longtime community activist, Pastor Dana Smith, has announced that he is running to be the President of the North-Oak Neighborhood Revitalization Zone.
Berlin Resident Announces Plans to Run for Senate
Berlin resident Andrew Legnani has announced that he plans to run for the Sixth State Senatorial District in the 2020 elections.
Document Apparently Shows Secrecy Agreement in Tawfik Matter
A public document appears to show that the city agreed to secrecy in the terms of the resignation of the former head of community services.
Lopes, Sanchez, Tercyak and Sanchez Announce Candidacies
Rep. Rick Lopes (D-24) officially announced his campaign for State Senate, while three other Democrats announced their campaigns for State Representative.
Lopes Reportedly to Run for Senate, Sanchez for 24th
State Rep. Rick Lopes (D-24) will reportedly announce that he will run for State Senate, and Ald. Manny Sanchez (D-AL) will reportedly run to succeed Lopes.
Proposal Would Change Ordinances to Two Gender Pronouns
A City Council proposal would make changes to gender references in city ordinances, mainly by referring to male and female pronouns, instead of just male.
Rollback Proposal Tabled After Public Testimony in Support of Retail Bag Ordinance
A controversial proposal to roll back New Britain’s ordinance on retail bags was tabled after public testimony was all in opposition to the plan.
Hearing Planned on Rollback of Retail Bag Ordinance
A City Council committee is set to hold a hearing on the controversial proposal to roll back New Britain’s ordinance on retail bags.
Remembering Emma Pierce: The Life Of The Party
Emma Pierce, matriarch of her family and a leader of boundless love, energy and spunk for Democrats and her New Britain community, died peacefully at home on Wednesday, January 29th at the age of 91.
Bysiewicz Promotes Census Count in New Britain
Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz (D-CT) joined local leaders in New Britain to promote efforts to ensure that everyone is counted in the 2020 Census.
4 Minutes to Cross the Street
Pedestrians following to law to avoid threatened $92 fines have to take up to four minutes to cross a prominent New Britain street corner.
$126 for Public Information on Alleged Theft
New Britain City Hall is charging $126 for public information requested concerning a former city administrator allegedly accused of theft.
Lopes Named Chair of Banking Committee
State Rep. Rick Lopes (D-24) has been named to the important position of Chair of the state legislature’s Banking Committee.