10 September, 2025

Schools

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A Message to Students: Why the Beginning of the School Year Is the Best Time to Join New Things

The perfect time for students to join new sports and clubs is at the start of the school year. Joining activities early on can feel less intimidating because everyone is still adjusting. Students from all backgrounds get involved with school programs every year, so there’s less pressure to feel “behind.” The start of the year […]

NAACP

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‘Literacy for Justice’ Program Remembers Rev. King at Memorial Wreath Laying

“The rights he dedicated his life to are under threat” By John McNamara A wintry mix outside forced the organizers of the memorial wreath laying for the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. inside on Saturday April 12th to mark the anniversary of the assassination of the civil rights leader on April 4, 1968. The “Literacy […]

New Britain Racial Justice Coalition

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“Rebellious Rhythms” Event in Honor of Latine Heritage Month to be Hosted by CT People’s Survival Programs

CT People’s Survival Programs has announced a “Rebellious Rhythms” event to, “Celebrate the start of Latine Heritage Month with dinner and a compelling workshop led by local historian Nina Vázquez.” Organizers say that Latine Heritage Month, is annually observed from September 15th to October 15th, to celebrate, honor, recognize, and learn about the vibrant histories, […]

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“Rebellious Rhythms” Event in Honor of Latine Heritage Month to be Hosted by CT People’s Survival Programs

CT People’s Survival Programs has announced a “Rebellious Rhythms” event to, “Celebrate the start of Latine Heritage Month with dinner and a compelling workshop led by local historian Nina Vázquez.” Organizers say that Latine Heritage Month, is annually observed from September 15th to October 15th, to celebrate, honor, recognize, and learn about the vibrant histories, […]
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McNamara and Ortiz-Luna Win Democratic Nomination for Council in Ward 4 Primary

Incumbent Ald John McNamara (D-4) and former Ald Luz Ortiz-Luna have been nominated by Democratic voters in Ward 4 in today’s Democratic primary, a win that makes them the two candidates for Democrats for Council in Ward 4 in this November’s city election. According to unofficial vote totals from the Secretary of the State’s office, […]

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“Rebellious Rhythms” Event in Honor of Latine Heritage Month to be Hosted by CT People’s Survival Programs

CT People’s Survival Programs has announced a “Rebellious Rhythms” event to, “Celebrate the start of Latine Heritage Month with dinner and a compelling workshop led by local historian Nina Vázquez.” Organizers say that Latine Heritage Month, is annually observed from September 15th to October 15th, to celebrate, honor, recognize, and learn about the vibrant histories, […]

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McNamara and Ortiz-Luna Win Democratic Nomination for Council in Ward 4 Primary

Incumbent Ald John McNamara (D-4) and former Ald Luz Ortiz-Luna have been nominated by Democratic voters in Ward 4 in today’s Democratic primary, a win that makes them the two candidates for Democrats for Council in Ward 4 in this November’s city election. According to unofficial vote totals from the Secretary of the State’s office, […]

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Primary Day Arrives for Ward 4 Council Nomination

The September 9th Primary Day has arrived for the Democratic nomination for City Council in Ward 4. In the primary, Ward 4 Democratic voters will choose two candidates for the Ward 4 Council election, as part of the city elections in November. Each of the city’s five wards are represented by three Council members, called […]

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McNamara Endorsed by National Democratic Municipal Officials Organization

The national Democratic Municipal Officials Organization (DMO) has announced that it has endorsed Ald John McNamara (D-4), the New Britain City Council’s Majority Leader, for re-election this year, as he seeks his second term on the Council. “New Britain and municipal governments across the country are addressing aging infrastructures, the need for affordable housing and […]

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2025 New Britain Dożynki Festival Coming Up This Sunday

The 2025 New Britain Dożynki Festival, the traditional Polish harvest festival, will be this Sunday, returning to New Britain’s vibrant Broad Street “Little Poland” neighborhood. The 2025 Festival is to be on Sunday, September 7th, starting at at 11:30am. “We will have 8 food vendors serving traditional Polish food such as kielbasa and pierogi, I […]

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Superintendent Discusses Approach in Case ICE Attempts Detaining Students in Schools

New Britain school Superintendent Tony Gaspar met this week with members of the Community Task Force, led by Pastor Gervais Barger of Peace Missionary Ministries, assuring them that ICE agents have not attempted to detain students in New Britain schools and describing the school district’s plans if it did attempt to do so. “There have […]

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Expanding access to Fair Rent Commission Announcement

Aldermen Neil Connors (D) and Jerrel Hargreaves (R) announced they have developed new policies to expand access to the Fair Rent Commission. In a July 28 Facebook announcement Alderman Connors issued a statement: “I’m proud to share that Ald. Jerrell Hargraves and I worked together—across the aisle—to expand access to the Fair Rent Commission (FRC) […]

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Early Voting in Ward 4 Council Primary Now Open, Primary Day is September 9th

Early voting is open in the Democratic primary for City Council in Ward 4, with primary day one week away on September 9th. In the primary, Ward 4 Democratic voters will choose two candidates for the Ward 4 Council election, as part of the city elections in November. Each of the city’s five wards are […]

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