13 January, 2026

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NAACP

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NAACP and Diaspora Hosting Day of Service Honoring Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr

The NAACP New Britain #2006 and the Diaspora Multicultural Society are planning a Hosting Day of Service event Honoring Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr and local “Stewards of the Dream.” Event organizers say that the event is, “A community-centered gathering rooted in Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jrโ€™s belief that justice is love made […]

New Britain Racial Justice Coalition

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New Britain Racial Justice Coalition Condemns Mayor Stewartโ€™s Veto of Education, Housing and Public Service

By the New Britain Racial Justice Coalition, The New Britain Racial Justice Coalition (NBRJC) strongly condemns Mayor Erin Stewartโ€™s June 7 veto of the City Councilโ€™s amended FY 2025 budget, which prioritized long-overdue investments in education, housing, and public services. The veto reverses a budget that was shaped by extensive community input and advocacy. Over […]

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Rep DeFronzo Announces Community Forum with New Britain Elected Officials

State Rep Dave DeFronzo (D-26) has announced that he is hosting a community forum with State Sen Rick Lopes (D-6), the City Council Majority Leader, Ald McNamara (D-4), Council Assistant Majority Whip, Ald Luz Ortiz-Luna (D-4) and Board of Education President Diana Reyes (D). The event is being held ahead of the 2026 State legislative […]
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NAACP and Diaspora Hosting Day of Service Honoring Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr

The NAACP New Britain #2006 and the Diaspora Multicultural Society are planning a Hosting Day of Service event Honoring Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr and local “Stewards of the Dream.” Event organizers say that the event is, “A community-centered gathering rooted in Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jrโ€™s belief that justice is love made […]

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Rep DeFronzo Announces Community Forum with New Britain Elected Officials

State Rep Dave DeFronzo (D-26) has announced that he is hosting a community forum with State Sen Rick Lopes (D-6), the City Council Majority Leader, Ald McNamara (D-4), Council Assistant Majority Whip, Ald Luz Ortiz-Luna (D-4) and Board of Education President Diana Reyes (D). The event is being held ahead of the 2026 State legislative […]

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NAACP and Diaspora Hosting Day of Service Honoring Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr

The NAACP New Britain #2006 and the Diaspora Multicultural Society are planning a Hosting Day of Service event Honoring Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr and local “Stewards of the Dream.” Event organizers say that the event is, “A community-centered gathering rooted in Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jrโ€™s belief that justice is love made […]

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Community Budget Forum Planned on New Britain School District Budget Proposal

The Consolidated School District of New Britain is inviting the public to a Community Budget Forum on the school system’s budget for the upcoming 2026-2027 budget year. “Join Superintendent Dr. Tony Gasper for a presentation and community conversation about how the proposed budget supports student needs and district priorities,” the school district says, The Community […]

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Hungerford Nature Center Hosting WinterFest 2026

Hungerford Nature Center has announced that it is hosting its upcoming 2026 Winterfest. The Center says, Bundle up and join us for Winter Fest at Hungerford Nature Center โ›„๐ŸŒฒ Explore our trails, meet our animal ambassadors, and enjoy simple, hands-on activities that bring our winter to life. Your registration supports our mission to connect families […]

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Iris Sanchez Wins Special Election to Become New Britain’s Newest State Legislator

Editorโ€™s note: The cover photo is by Dr Frank Gerratana on Veterans Day. City Council member, Ald Iris Noemi Sanchez (D-3) was overwhelmingly elected in the special election in the 25th State Assembly district, to become New Britain’s newest state legislator. Sanchez appears to have won, unofficially, 354 to 180. The special election was to […]

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Special Election Day Arrives in 25th District

Election Day has arrived in New Britainโ€™s 25th Assembly District for the special election to fill the state representative seat left vacant following Mayor Bobby Sanchezโ€™s recent election to the cityโ€™s top office. The special election features a contest between Democratic City Council member, Ald Iris Noemi Sanchez (D-3) and Republican City Constable Jamie Vaughan […]

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Mayor Sanchez Establishes Task Force on Public Safety

Editor’s note: The cover photo is by Dr Frank Gerratana on Veterans Day. Mayor Bobby Sanchez (D) has announced that he has established a new Mayorโ€™s Task Force on Public Safety, saying, “Public safety is the foundation of a strong community.” The Task Force, established under Mayor Sanchez’ Executive Order Number 1, is to serve […]

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Activist Advocates for Allen St. Project, Iris Sanchez for 25th District

To: – Our Neighborhood Flooding, Sanitary Back-up, and Break Victims– Concerned Taxpayers and Residents– City, State, and Federal Officials ICYMI, click on the link below for more detailsโ€ฆ”The Top Stories of New Britain for 2025: The Allen St. Project.” VOTEโ€ฆ Iris Sanchez, January 6th, 2026, for the 25th District State House Of Representatives. As you […]

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