04 May, 2026
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New Britain Racial Justice Coalition

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Racial Justice Coalition Questions Sanchez Budget Proposal

By the New Britain Racial Justice Coalition, The New Britain Racial Justice Coalition (NBRJC) is raising serious concerns about Mayor Bobby Sanchezโ€™s proposed FY27 budget, stating clearly that it reduces overall education funding while failing to meaningfully invest in libraries and community services. Despite public claims of increased support for schools, the full budget shows […]

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Connecticut Honors New Britain Mentor and Parent

Community Announcement by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Connecticut Big Brothers Big Sisters of Connecticut (BBBSCT) honored two New Britain residents during its annual Big Night celebration this Saturday, recognizing Big Sister Alex Steel as the 2026 Big of the Year and Jessica Mercado as the 2026 Parent Partner of the Year. Both were celebrated […]

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Mayor and Legislators Announce $13 Million More in State Aid for New Britain Schools

New Britain Mayor Bobby Sanchez (D) joined with Sen Rick Lopes (D-6), Rep Manny Sanchez (D-24), Rep David DeFronzo (D-26), Rep Iris Sanchez (D-25) and Rep Gary Turco (D-27) in announcing that New Britain schools will receive an additional $13.3 million in state aid. The Mayor and legislators said that the increase is, “a significant […]

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AmeriCorps and CHC New Britain Hosting MLK Day of Service Donation Drive

The AmeriCorps Healthy Communities program and CHC New Britain are seeking donations for their upcoming MLK Day of Service. Event organizers say that they are accepting donations until January 10, 2024 at CHC New Britain at 85 Lafayette Street or by an Amazon wish list. Event organizers say that the MLK Day of Service, on […]

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Black Ministers Mark Anniversary of Emancipation Proclamation On New Year’s Day

By John McNamara The first day of 2024 marked the anniversary of the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation 161 years ago by President Lincoln. The Proclamation signed at the start of 1863 freed more than 3.5 million enslaved African Americans in the secessionist Southern states during the bloodiest year of the Civil War. New Britain’s […]

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New Britain Council to Consider Audit Committee Amid Deficiencies And Greater Debt in Year-Late Audit Report

The city of New Britain’s long-overdue audit report was dated as filed one day before the City Council meeting at which Mayor Erin Stewart told the Council it would be โ€œavailableโ€ in January. The auditors’ report cites deficiencies and a jump in taxpayer debt. On Wednesday, the Council’s Committee on Administration, Finance and Law will […]

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Rev. Brian Riley to be Guest Preacher at 2024 Emancipation Proclamation Day Services, Pastor Gervais Barger of Peace Missionary Ministries to be Named Person of the Year

Rev. Brian Riley to be Guest Preacher at New Britain’s 2024 Emancipation Proclamation Day Services, where Pastor Gervais Barger is to be Named Person of the Year. The Emancipation Proclamation Service, in celebration of the Emancipation Proclamation, is to be held on January 1, 2024 at 2:00pm at Peace Missionary Ministries. Organizers for the upcoming […]