US. Rep. Hayes to Speak at AARP Tele-Town Hall on COVID-19
New Britain’s United States Representative, Jahana Hayes (D-5) will speak at a Telephone Town Hall meeting hosted by AARP Connecticut on COVID-19.
Democrats Endorse Sanchez in the 24th
Ald. Manny Sanchez (D-AL) has been endorsed by the Democrats’ 24th District Convention to succeed State Rep. Rick Lopes (D-24) in the State Assembly.
School System Announces Pre-School Registration
The Consolidated School System of New Britain has announced online pre-school registration for the 2020-2021 school year.
BOE to Discuss “Savings Account” Resolution
The New Britain Board of Education will hold a special meeting on Saturday, with the city’s “savings account” resolution” and other items on the agenda.
North-Oak Effort to Aid Those in Need During Pandemic
During the COVID-19 pandemic, when those who are most in need are hit hardest, Pastor Dana Smith has announced an effort to help. Pastor Smith announced an effort by Wellspring Church, New Life II Ministries, the North-Oak NRZ, Pastors Al and Tracie Williams and Teeza Pleeza, who, “Will be handing bags of food gift cards […]
New Britain Schools to Receive $5 Million in Federal COVID Relief Funds
New Britain schools are set to receive $5,165,707 in federal CARES Act funding to help with the educational challenges from the COVID-19 pandemic.
School District Forming Internet Access Task Force
The school district has announced a task force on how, “to bring Wi-Fi access to all New Britain students who currently cannot connect to the internet.”
Parties Hold Nominating Conventions Online
In just one more way that life has been changed by the COVID-19 pandemic, political parties are holding nominating conventions online.
Ghannam Announces Tutoring & Investigative Business
Dr. Yvette Ghannam, well known in New Britain for her community activism and neighborhood leadership, has announced a new business.
Barcikowski Elected to State Democratic Committee
New Britain Democratic activist and newspaper publisher Darek Barcikowski has been elected to Democrats’ State Central Committee. “I am honored and humbled by the support of New Britain, Berlin and Farmington Democrats who have cast their votes today to elect me as their voice on the State Central Committee,” Barcikowski said, “and look forward to […]