Citizen Action Group Hosting Clean Energy and Your Utilities Community Meeting
The Connecticut Citizen Action Group (CCAG) is planning a community meeting on Clean Energy and Your Utilities. “Join CCAG,” event organizers say, “to learn more and discuss how we can hold utilities accountable and make sure our leaders live up to their climate promises.” The event is to be on Monday, August 26, 2024 at […]
New Britain Public Library Hosting American Job Center for Career Resources Sessions
The New Britain Public Library has announced that it is partnering with the American Job Center for Career Resources Sessions. The free sessions are to be on first Tuesday of each month at different times. Organizers of the events ask, Do you live or work in New Britain and want to improve your current job […]
As Democratic National Convention Begins, McNamara Networks with Fellow Municipal Officials
New Britain’s Council Majority Leader, Ald. John McNamara (D-4) is one of the 74 Connecticut delegates at the Democratic National Convention, which opened today in Chicago, and he says he is using the opportunity to network with fellow Democratic municipal officials from across the nation. “I am looking forward to hearing ideas and ways that […]
Community Events and Meetings in New Britain, Aug 19th to 25th
In New Britain, community meetings and events from today to Sunday, August 25, 2024 include
Dare to Struggle Planning Rally
Dare to Struggle CT is planning a, “Rally to Stop the mistreatment of the homeless and the poor,” saying, “We cannot rely on politicians, the only way we can end these attacks on the homeless, poor, and victims of gentrification is by coming together in the hundreds and thousands to make these attacks stop!” The […]
State Sales Tax Free Week Set to Begin
The state’s annual Sales Tax-Free Week is set to begin ahead of the upcoming school year. State Rep Gary Turco (D-27) said, in a message to residents today, that, Connecticut’s annual Sales Tax-Free Week begins on Sunday and runs through Saturday, August 24. It provides a chance to save money, whether it is taking the […]
DeFronzo Wins Democratic Nomination for State Representative
Democratic former City Council member, Ald David DeFronzo (D-AL) is the Democratic Party nominee for State Representative in the 26th Assembly District, after winning today’s Democratic primary with fellow former Council member, Ald Aram Ayalon (D-3), apparently by a nearly two to one margin. The results were unofficially 484 for DeFronzo to 248 for Ayalon, […]
In Primary Tuesday, Democrats to Choose Nominee for 26th District; Republicans to Nominate for U.S. Senate
Everyday Democrats in the 26th State Assembly District have their say on their nominee in the election to succeed longtime State Rep. Peter Tercyak (D-26), who is retiring this year, while Republican voters, citywide will nominate in the upcoming election for U.S. Senate. Democratic former City Council member, Ald. David DeFronzo (D-AL) is the endorsed […]
Community Events and Meetings in New Britain, Aug 12th to 18th
In New Britain, community meetings and events from today to Sunday, August 18, 2024 include
Council Resolution Honors August as Black Business Month
A resolution has been introduced in the New Britain City Council to recognize August as Black Business Month. The resolution says the Council, “encourages all residents to support and patronize Black-owned businesses, celebrate their achievements, and join in the collective effort to create a more inclusive and equitable economy.” The resolution has been submitted by […]