April 2020
Council Meeting to Have Call-In Public Session
As it has been doing during COVID-19 pandemic, the City Council will have call-in public participation for its meeting this evening.
Free Wi-Fi Becomes Concern in Educational Access
As the City Council receives a report in response to a Council petition on free wi-fi, lack of wi-fi access has become an educational access concern.
Rebuilding Together April Rebuilding Day Postponed
Rebuilding Together would normally be preparing for its traditional April National Rebuilding Day, but that event has been postponed due to COVID-19.
Council to Hold Budget Hearing
The New Britain City Council will hold a hearing on Republican Mayor Erin Stewart’s proposed budget this month.
Proposal Would Increase Sewer Fee 3.9%
The New Britain City Council is to consider a proposal from the Stewart-appointed Board of Public Works to increase the city sewer rate fee by 3.9%.
Barcikowski Running for State Democratic Committee
Local Democratic activist and newspaper publisher Darek Barcikowski has announced that he is running for Democrats’ State Central Committee.
2020 Little Poland Festival Cancelled
New Britain’s popular 2020 Little Poland Festival is to be July 26th, event organizers have announced, changing the event from its originally scheduled date
City Democrats to Consider Mail-In and Early Voting Resolution
The New Britain Democratic Party is set to consider a resolution proposed by John McNamara to urge mail-in and early voting in the 2020 election and beyond.
Medical Face Shields Being Made at NBHS
New Britain High School has become a manufacturing site to make 22,000 medical face shields for local health care workers and first responders.
Council to Hold Hearing on HUD Funds Allocations
The New Britain City Council will hold a call-in hearing on proposed allocations of funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).