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Independent Party Nominates Walczak for Congress
Bruce Walczak has been nominated by the Connecticut Independent Party to run for the 5th Congressional District, which includes New Britain.
Working Families Endorses New Britain Legislators
“I’m honored to be endorsed by the Working Families Party,” said State Representative Bobby Sanchez (D-25), one of five New Britain Democratic legislators cross-endorsed by the Connecticut Working Families Party.
AFL-CIO Endorses Hayes, Lopes, Sanchez and Tercyak
The Connecticut AFL-CIO labor union federation has announced it has endorsed the candidacies of Hayes, Lopes, Sanchez and Tercyak.
Lopes Announces Sierra Club Endorsement
Democratic State Senate Candidate and current State Rep. Rick Lopes (D-24) announced that he has been endorsed by the Sierre Club.
15% Raise Proposed for Mayor, Other Officials
The salary of New Britain’s mayor would increase 15% under a proposed resolution under consideration in the City Council.
Event to Be Held in Support of Tianna Laboy
An event is planned in New Britain in support of woman who a report said gave birth in a prison cell after being denied adequate medical care.
School District Delays School Opening to Sept 8th
New Britain schools are to open on September 8, 2020 instead of the previously planned date of September 3rd.
Public Hearing on Advisory-Only Police Review Board to be Sept 10th
The public hearing on the proposal to create an advisory-only “independent” “Police Civilian Review Board” appointed entirely by the mayor is to be September 10th.
Schools to Hold Orientations and Technology Distribution
The New Britain school district has announced that there will be orientation sessions and educational technology distribution next week.
Racial Justice Coalition Platform Promotes Equality
The New Britain Racial Justice Coalition announced its Platform&Program, for ending racism and ensuring economic and political equity.