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Early Voting Referendum Is A Priority for New Britain Area League of Women Voters
An Agenda For Citizen Involvement in 2022 Discussed at July 11th Annual Meeting By John McNamara NEW BRITAIN – The New Britain Area League of Women Voters (LWV) held its 49th annual meeting on July 11th and made passage of a referendum allowing early voting in CT a focus of voter education activities. The November […]
Neighborhood Housing Announces Donations for Ukrainian Relief
Neighborhood Housing Greater New Britain has announced raising $500 for Maidan United for medical relief in Ukraine.
Council Approves Charter Changes For Referendum On November 8th Ballot
The City Council has approved changes to the City Charter, while the lead Democrat is criticizing combining ballot questions.
Another Restructuring Adds Millions In Debt To New Britain’s Finances
Fitch “does not consider this to be a prudent management practice during a period of recovery.” By John McNamara In a perfunctory special meeting on June 1st the Common Council unanimously adopted a municipal budget for the year that starts July 1st. The $251,046,177 million budget for the new fiscal year is “controlled, calculated and […]
Pride Flag Raised As City Honors LGBTQ+ Pride Month
The Pride Flag, representing LGBTQ+ pride and work for equality, was raised in front of City Hall in honor of LGBTQ+ Pride Month.
Little Poland Festival Returns To Success In 2022
Tens of thousands of people again thronged Broad Street in 2022 in celebration of New Britain’s Little Poland Festival.
New Life II Downtown Recovery Center Seeks To Assist And Support People
The New Life II Center in downtown New Britain seeks to expand people’s understanding of what recovery means, Pastor Dana Smith says.
North-Oak NRZ President Manny Sandoval Sets Vision
North-Oak Neighborhood Revitalization Zone President Manny Sandoval kicked off work ahead in the May meeting of the community organization.
Charter Commission Reportedly Submits Draft Recommendations
The Charter Revision Commission appointed by the City Council in January has reportedly submitted its draft recommendations.