June 2020
Council to Have Special Meeting on Borrowing for Operating Expenses
Republican Mayor Erin Stewart has called the New Britain City Council into a meeting on what is described as a plan to borrow to cover annual city budgets.
Mobile COVID-19 Testing to Be At Smalley School
State Representative Bobby Sanchez (D-25) is announcing a mobile COVID-19 testing site he has been working to make available in New Britain.
City Considers Adding $30 Million Debt to Cover Deficits
Once again, under Republican Mayor Erin Stewart, the city is considering borrowing to cover the cost of city spending, now with a $70 million proposal.
Juneteenth Unity Event to Stand Against Racism
Juneteenth is taking on even greater meaning, as activism rises against racism and a growing list of unarmed Black Americans killed by police.
Police Chief to Discuss ‘Use of Force’ Policy
New Britain Police Chief Christopher Chute will present an online presentation on the New Britain Police “use of force” policy.
2021 New Britain 4th of July Fireworks, “Great American Boom,” Announced
New Britain’s widely attended July 4th “Great American Boom” fireworks display, celebrating Independence Day, will be held again in 2021.
Happening in New Britain Jun 15th to 21st
New Britain city meetings and community events coming up during the week of Monday, June 15, 2020 to Sunday, Jun 21st include the Interfaith Call to Prayer.
Council Exploring Creating Police Citizen Review Board
The New Britain City Council’s Ad Hoc Committee will hold a meeting to consider the concept of establishing a Police Citizen Review Board.
Stuck in the 18th Century: State Constitution Impedes Voting By Mail, Early Voting
While a score of other states have ballot access via vote by mail and periods of early voting before Election Day, Connecticut is stuck in another century.
Online Interfaith Call to Prayer Announced
Faith leaders in New Britain have announced an Interfaith Call to Prayer, to be held online by Zoom, Facebook Live and conference call.