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Council Approves Stewart Budget 9 – 5
The majority Republican City Council approved Republican Mayor Erin Stewart’s controversial city budget for the upcoming budget year.
Anti-Racism Group’s Petition Makes Demands of City
Thousands of people have apparently signed an online petition calling on the city to agree to demands for, “racial justice policies in New Britain.”
An Evening of Continuing Activism
Activism continued in the community on change to end racist inequality and violence two days after Sunday’s historic protest in New Britain.
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.
“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.
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.
Zaldivar Named Chamberlain Principal
The New Britain Board of Education has named Chamberlain Elementary School Interim Principal Manuel Zaldivar as the school’s new Principal.