June 2020
Primary Apparent for Democrats in 24th
Democrat Richard Lacourciere has announced that he has qualified to primary endorsed Democrat, Ald. Manny Sanchez for the 24th District nomination.
Fagan League Looks Toward Opening Season
The New Britain Fagan Baseball League is looking toward opening its 2020 summer little league baseball season in late June.
Little Poland Festival Cancelled for 2020
Community leader Adrian Baron has announced, “It is with heavy heart, that we must officially announce the cancellation of the 2020 Little Poland Festival.
New Britain Little League Getting Ready to Play Ball
New Britain Little League is taking a survey as it seeks to, “spread the word,” that it, “will be running a season from late June-August.”
Council Resolution to Declare Pride in the City Month
With a City Council resolution and a flag raising, the New Britain community is celebrating LGBTQ Pride Month in New Britain.
Protesters March for Peace, Love and Justice
Approximately a thousand people marched and protested in New Britain this afternoon, as activists continue to rally against racism and for change.
Council Approves Stewart Budget 9 – 5
The majority Republican City Council approved Republican Mayor Erin Stewart’s controversial city budget for the upcoming budget year.
Anti-Racism Group’s Petition Makes Demands of City
Thousands of people have apparently signed an online petition calling on the city to agree to demands for, “racial justice policies in New Britain.”
An Evening of Continuing Activism
Activism continued in the community on change to end racist inequality and violence two days after Sunday’s historic protest in New Britain.
Human Rights Chair: “Change Begins and Ends With You”
As chair of the Human Rights and Opportunities Commission, I am tasked to remain impartial in the hopes that clearer minds will prevail.