March 2024
Bill For “Precise” Wording On City Charter Referendums Gets Hearing
New Britain Lawmakers, League of Women Voters Back Fair Ballot Questions By John McNamara. Legislation to ensure specific wording on local referendum questions has been proposed for a second year at the Connecticut General Assembly’s Government Administration and Elections Committee (GAE). The GAE Committee will consider House Bill 5494 that would establish “standards” for city […]
“DMV Day” to be at New Britain Public Library
New Britain Public Library is to host a “DMV Day” event. The Library says that, Services Offered (**WILL BE MAILED TO CUSTOMER AFTER EVENT)• GENERAL INFORMATION• DISABLED PARKING PLACARDS• LICENSE/ID RENEWALS**• LICENSE/ID DUPLICATES**• LICENSE SUSPENSION PAYMENTS• PAYMENTS OF FINES/INSURANCE The event is to be Tuesday, March 26, 2024, from 9:00am to 2:00pm.
Council President to Honor Influential Women in Celebration of Women’s History Month
In celebration of Women’s History Month, New Britain City Council President Francisco Santiago (D-5) has announced an event honoring, “influential women who have made significant contributions to our community.” Santiago has announced that State Senator Rick Lopes (D-6), State Rep. Manny Sanchez (D-24), State Rep. Bobby Sanchez (D-25), State Rep. Peter Tercyak (D-26), and State […]
New Britain Residents Complain about Chronic Speeding Problems
On the New Britain City Council February 28th, 2024 public participation session, several residents expressed their concerns over car speeding issues in the city which are causing fatalities, property damage, and a general feeling of insecurity on city streets. These complaints come at the same time as family and friends of Katherine Colon expressed their […]
Community Events and Meetings in New Britain, Mar 18th to 24th
In New Britain, community meetings and events from today to Sunday, March 24, 2024 include,
‘The Janes’ Creators To Speak at CCSU Luncheon for Women’s History Month
With women’s reproductive rights under attack at the United States Supreme Court and across the nation, CCSU is to host a luncheon for Women’s History Month featuring Tia Lessin and Emma Pildes, creators of the award-winning documentary, “The Janes.” “In the spring of 1972, police raided an apartment on the South Side of Chicago where […]
Queen Ann Nzinga’s Center Planning 15th Annual Constance “Connie” Renee Wilson Collins Exceptional Women Concert
The Queen Ann Nzinga’s Center is planning its 15th Annual Constance “Connie” Renee Wilson Collins Exceptional Women Concert. The event is in honor of Constance “Connie” Renee Wilson Collins, who was New Britain’s first African-American elected official, having served three terms on the City Council. She was known as a strong and deeply respected political, […]
New Britain Racial Justice Coalition Holding March Membership Meeting and Iftar
The New Britain Racial Justice Coalition is planning its March Membership Meeting and Iftar. The event is March 19, 2024 at 6:30pm. “Join us for our March Membership Meeting and Iftar as we break bread, share stories, and strengthen our commitment to justice and liberation,” the Coalition says, asking people to RVSP online for food […]
New Britain NAACP Pasta Dinner Fundraiser And Membership Event Coming This Saturday
The NAACP New Britain Branch is holding its pasta dinner fundraiser and membership event this Saturday, March 16, 2024, from 12:00pm to 3:00pm, at Spottswood A.M.E. Zion Church. The NAACP says, “There are so many pasta-bilities when you get involved in your community.” The event is $40 for pasta dinner and NAACP membership, $30 for […]
Sanders Calls on Council to Open Formal Investigation of Stewart
New Britain business owner and former Republican Council member James Sanders, Jr. has asked the City Council to formally investigate the actions of Mayor Erin Stewart (R) and a number of key city hall officials in a matter involving a dispute over property development in the city’s East Side neighborhood. Sanders says, I am asking […]