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Lopes Reportedly to Run for Senate, Sanchez for 24th
State Rep. Rick Lopes (D-24) will reportedly announce that he will run for State Senate, and Ald. Manny Sanchez (D-AL) will reportedly run to succeed Lopes.
Proposal Would Change Ordinances to Two Gender Pronouns
A City Council proposal would make changes to gender references in city ordinances, mainly by referring to male and female pronouns, instead of just male.
2023 New Britain Dożynki Festival Planned
The first days of springtime may still be ahead, but the traditional Polish Harvest Festival, the New Britain Dożynki, for 2020 is already being planned.
Rollback Proposal Tabled After Public Testimony in Support of Retail Bag Ordinance
A controversial proposal to roll back New Britain’s ordinance on retail bags was tabled after public testimony was all in opposition to the plan.
Hearing Planned on Rollback of Retail Bag Ordinance
A City Council committee is set to hold a hearing on the controversial proposal to roll back New Britain’s ordinance on retail bags.
Remembering Emma Pierce: The Life Of The Party
Emma Pierce, matriarch of her family and a leader of boundless love, energy and spunk for Democrats and her New Britain community, died peacefully at home on Wednesday, January 29th at the age of 91.
Bysiewicz Promotes Census Count in New Britain
Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz (D-CT) joined local leaders in New Britain to promote efforts to ensure that everyone is counted in the 2020 Census.
NBMAA to Hold First Trivia Night
The New Britain Museum of American Art is holding a Trivia Night, challenging guests, “to test their smarts, and enjoy a drink while competing for prizes.”
4 Minutes to Cross the Street
Pedestrians following to law to avoid threatened $92 fines have to take up to four minutes to cross a prominent New Britain street corner.
SOUPerBowl Planned to Benefit Soup Kitchen
Regardless of who you are rooting for in the Superbowl, New Britain’s Friendship Service Center inviting everyone to a SOUPerBowl to help those in need.