Postponed: School District Hosting Internet Safety Workshops
The Consolidated School District of New Britain has announced that it is hosting separate workshops on internet safety for children and parents on Tuesday.
Meetings and Events Jan 28th to Feb 3rd
City meetings and community events coming up during the week of Monday, January 28, 2019 to Sunday, February 3rd.
Protest Held in Police Shooting Case
A demonstration was held at the New Britain Police HQ, protesting the Fairfield prosecutor’s decision to clear police officers in a 2017 shooting incident.
Ban on Retail Plastic Bags Proposed
“Paper or plastic?” would no longer be an option for carry-out bags in New Britain retailers under a proposal being considered by the City Council.
NAACP Plans Black History Month Town Hall Meetings
The New Britain Branch of the NAACP has announced that it will be hosting a series of Town Hall meetings for Black History Month in February.
North-Oak NRZ Announces January Meeting
The North-Oak NRZ, the neighborhood organization for the North and Oak Streets area, has announced that its monthly meeting will be will on January 31st.
Lopes Nominated by Working Families Party
State Representative Rick Lopes (D-24) has received the nomination of the Working Families Party for State Senate in the upcoming special election.
DeLandro to Receive 100 Women of Color Honors
Veronica DeLandro, who is District Director for Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (D-5), is to be honored in the Class of 2019 100 Women of Color.
Martin Luther King Corridors Initiative Announced
The Black Ministers Alliance and a coalition of other organizations have announced the creation of a Martin Luther King, Jr. Corridors Initiative.
Rep. Sanchez Makes “Respect” for Early Childhood Educators A Priority As New Chair of Education Committee
Rep. Bobby Sanchez is the new Chair of the Legislature’s Education Committee who brings a strong background in early childhood education to his leadership.