NAACP to Hold Census Tele-Town Hall
The New Britain Branch of the NAACP will hold a Tele-Town Hall on the 2020 Census in its efforts to, “ensure everyone is counted.”
NAACP Sponsors COVID-19 Hotline With Yale Health
The New Britain Branch of the NAACP has announced that it is sponsoring a hotline with Yale New Haven Health for information about the Coronavirus.
School System Updates on Student Tests, Meals
Change are being made in standardized testing, SATs and Advanced Placement exams, while a school food location has been changed.
Gov. Lamont Extends School Cancellation Through April 20th
Gov. Ned Lamont has cancelled public school classes in the state, “through April 20, 2020, unless earlier extended, modified, or terminated by me.”
Council Members Call for Free Wi-Fi Study
Ald. Aram Ayalon (D-3) and Ald. Iris Sanchez (D-3) are calling for information on providing free Wi-Fi in low income areas of the city.
School District Holding ‘Virtual Spirit Week’
As part of its efforts to keep the school community engaged while school is out, the New Britain school district is holding a ‘virtual spirit week.’
Regular City Council Meeting Announced
While many community meetings and events have been cancelled, the City Council has published the agenda of its regular meeting for March 25, 2020.
2020 Holy Cross Bazaar and Carnival Planned for July (Postponed)
The Holy Cross Church in New Britain is planning its 2020 popular Annual Bazaar and Carnival for July.
Springtime Starts to Spring
While people are facing worry and isolation about the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, a little beauty has started to spring up in the form of – springtime.
Online Religious Services Gain Importance Amid COVID-19
Online religious services are gaining larger importance, as life changes in the New Britain community amid the COVID-19 pandemic.