2020
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.
People’s March Movement to Hold Meeting Tonight
A meeting is planned to continue discussions for change after Sunday’s historic protest in New Britain to end racist inequality and violence.
U.S. Rep. Hayes to Speak at NAACP #WeAreDoneDying Town Hall
U.S. Rep. Jahana Hayes (D-5) will address the NAACP Virtual Town Hall Conversation being held to start discussions on a New Britain Black Community Agenda.
“A New Revolution” Marches Against Racism
Perhaps two thousand people marched through the streets of New Britain today, demanding change in society to end racist inequality and violence.
Anti-Racism Protests Planned in New Britain
At least two anti-racism protests are planned in New Britain as nationwide demonstrations occur in the wake of the killing of George Floyd by police in Minneapolis.
BOE to Consider Chromebook Purchases
The New Britain Board of Education will consider Chromebook purchases along with other business at its June 1, 2020 regular meeting.
New Britain Public Pools Open for the 2020 Summer Season
With hot weather already here, New Britain city pools are opening soon for the summer season, but with special rules due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
New Britain Camp Experience Different This Year
New Britain Parks and Recreation has announced that its camp TotalRec will have limited spaces and a lottery for admission during the summer of 2020.
Council to Consider Borrowing $25.8 Million for Water Projects
A proposal to borrow $25,800,000 for water system projects is to be considered at the meeting of the City Council’s Bonding Subcommittee.
Police Cancel Annual Rabies Clinic
New Britain Police announced, “that this year’s Rabies Clinic has been cancelled due to the ongoing public health concerns caused by the Covid virus.”