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Mayor’s Salary to be $99,026 After 13% Raise
In a party-line vote, Republicans approved a salary increase for the New Britain mayor’s position from $87,634 to, apparently, $99,026.
Lawrence “Larry” Hermanowski Passes Away
Well known and respected New Britain community and political leader, Lawrence “Larry” Hermanowski, passed away on October 9, 2020.
Listro Proposed for Board of Education Vacancy
Democratic Council leaders are proposing Joseph Listro of New Britain ROOTS to fill a vacancy on the New Britain Board of Education.
Early Voting by Absentee Ballot Begins
Voters who have already submitted applications have begun receiving absentee ballots, enabling them to vote early in the November 3 election.
New Britain Is Using Two Ballot Drop Boxes At City Hall For Now: Legislators Get Two More OK’d For Heavy Presidential Turnout
So far Bernacki is confining use of the drop boxes to City Hall and is reluctant to set up more citing insufficient personnel and time…
Republicans Vote Down Proposal for Strong Police Review Board
The Republican majority on a Council committee voted down a Democratic proposal to strengthen the police review board proposal
Police Review Board Proposal on Committee Agenda
A Council committee will meet to consider the proposed advisory-only “independent” “Police Civilian Review Board” appointed entirely by the mayor.
Lacourciere Endorses Sanchez in 24th District
Democrat Richard Lacourciere announced his endorsement of Democrat Ald. Manny Sanches (D-AL) in the election for the 24th Assembly district.
League of Women Voters Seeks Debate Questions
The New Britain Area League of Women Voters is seeking questions to be asked of local legislative candidates at its candidate forum.
Columbus Statue Removal Question Returning to Council
The question of whether to remove the monument to Cristopher Columbus is returning to the City Council for possible final action.