August 2020
Remote Access Still Denied Council Members
Ald. Ayalon says three Council members are excluded from another Council meeting because Mayor Stewart has ended remote access meetings.
Council Considers Raises for Mayor, Council, Other Officials
A Council committee is to restart consideration of possible raises in the salaries of the office of mayor, Council and other city officials.
Manny Sanchez Claims Win in 24th District Primary
Ald. Manny Sanchez has announced that he won the primary election and, with it, the Democratic Nomination in the 24th Assembly District.
Voter Suppression in New Britain?
By Tim O’Brien. When I was an elected official, I tried to stand up against cases of injustice. The way I looked at it, is that if I had
Happening in New Britain Aug 10th to Aug 16th
New Britain city meetings and community events during the week of Mon, Aug 10, 2020 to Sun, Aug 16th include the party primaries.
Sanchez Answers Questions On Issues
The New Britain Progressive asked a series of questions of the two candidates in the upcoming primary, and Ald. Manny Sanchez (D-AL) responded
Advisory-Only Police Review Board Proposed
A proposed ordinance would establish an advisory-only “independent” “Police Civilian Review Board” appointed entirely by the mayor.
Sanchez Campaigns on Health Care, Education, Fair Taxation
The Democratic City Council leader, Ald. Manny Sanchez (D-AL), is campaigning for the 24th District seat on health care, education, pay equity
New Britain Racial Justice Coalition Endorses Lacourciere
The New Britain Racial Justice Coalition has announced online that is has endorsed Richard Lacourciere in the Democratic primary for the 24th District. Lacourciere is running in the August 11, 2020 primary against the endorsed Democratic candidate city Ald. Manny Sanchez (D-AL). The New Britain Racial Justice Coalition emerged from the protests and activism against […]
“Branches of Unity” Tree Felled
Among the many trees and limbs on the ground this morning, one was the “Branches of Unity” tree outside the Board of Education building.