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CCSU Building Named After Ebenezer Bassett
The state Board of Regents for Higher Education has voted unanimously to name the Central Connecticut State University Social Sciences Hall in honor of Ebenezer Don Carlos Bassett. A number people from New Britain and others spoke in support of the naming in honor of Bassett at the meeting on December 13, 2018, including the […]
Community Foundation Offers Non-Profit Workshops
The Community Foundation of Greater New Britain has announced that it will offer capacity building workshops for local non-profit organizations.
2019 Emancipation Day Service Announced
The Black Ministers Alliance of New Britain has announced the 2019 New Britain Emancipation Declaration Day Service on January 1st.
Homeless Memorial Day Services Planned
The 2018 Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day will be held at the South Church on December 21st, the day with the longest night of the year.
Mr. Alton Brooks Raises Concerns About Diminished Human Rights and Opportunities Office
Mr. Alton Brooks spoke to City Council, expressing concerns about the diminished role and facilities of the city’s Human Rights and Opportunities office.
Council Votes Down Raises for Mayor, Other Top Officials
The City Council has voted down a resolution to potentially increase the salary for the mayor and other top city elected and appointed officials.
Our Revolution to Host Legislative Panel
The Central Connecticut Chapter of Our Revolution has announced that it inviting the public to attend a legislative panel discussion.
Report on Free Wi-Fi Sent to Council
The City Council has received a report in response to a petition from Ald. Aram Ayalon (D-3) on free Wi-Fi for low income neighborhoods in the city.
2019 Martin Luther King Jr. Celebrations Announced
New Britain will celebrate the life and work of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and continuing work of the civil rights movement on MLK Day in 2019.
$10,000 Autism Services Grant Awarded
The Community Foundation of Greater New Britain has announced that it has awarded $10,000 to CCARC to provide services to families with adolescents or young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).