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Rallying in Support of Immigrant Communities
Press Pool Story About two hundred students and community residents braved the cold night air on the campus of Central Connecticut State University to rally in support of immigrant families and communities, and to speak out against bigotry. The rally is the latest reaction in New Britain in the wake of Donald Trump’s policies attacking […]
Berriault Announces Candidacy for City Council
Press Pool Story Democrat Bobby Berriault, has announced his candidacy for City Council in this year’s elections. “I am excited to announce that I am a candidate for the Democratic Nomination for the position of New Britain Alderman,” said Berriault. In November, Berriault had announced the formation of an exploratory committee to seek local office, […]
Stewart Accused of Denying Access to Council Videos to a Critic
Press Pool Story A city resident says that the city denied her a copy the video of a public City Council meeting after Republican Mayor Erin Stewart apparently questioned whether the resident planned to use the video to disparage her. The resident made comments on Facebook, dated December 14th, asking, “Does a public official have the right to restrict […]
New Britain Residents Join Protests for Women’s Rights and Against Trump
Press Pool, The day after the inauguration of Republican President Donald Trump, millions of people joined the Women’s March, advocating for women’s right and protesting what Trump has said he would do and what has already begun to do. New Britain residents joined the main protest in Washinton, DC, and a sister protest in Hartford. […]
Trump Attack on Immigrants Sparks Resistance in New Britain
Press Pool Story Donald Trump, now with the power of the presidency, has elevated his harsh campaign rhetoric against immigrants and immigrant communities into highly controversial policies. He is trying to actually build the wall on the border with Mexico that he often promised, he has banned Muslims from whole countries, including those trying to […]
Republicans Pass Over Violet Sims for Board of Education
Press Pool Story Dozens of city residents attended the City Council meeting on Wednesday, January 25th, in support of Violet Jiménez Sims to fill the vacancy on the Board of Education left by the passing of Democrat Judy Greco. Speakers at the public session before the meeting overwhelmingly favored Sims, the candidate nominated by city Democrats to […]
Democrats Organize in Support of Violet Sims for Board of Education Vacancy
Press Pool Story After mourning the loss of Democratic Board of Education member Judy Greco, City Democrats have nominated Violet Jiménez Sims to succeed Greco. Sims was selected at the Democratic Town Committee meeting January 19th to fill the seat. “Good news, our very own Violet Sims received the nomination and appointment by the Democrats […]
Berriault Holds First Democratic Political Event of the Year
Press Pool Story, The city elections are underway, with Bobby Berriault holding the first event of the potential Democratic candidates for city offices this year. Berriault held a fundraising event for his exploratory committee at Roma restaurant on January 20th. He was joined by numerous dignitaries on a day with an intense political charge, as Republican […]
New Britain Residents Join Inauguration Day Protest in Hartford
Press Pool Story, New Britain residents will be joining people throughout the region in a protest against the policies of President-Elect Donald Trump on the day of his inauguration. The Rally, Friday 4:00pm to 9:00pm, is to “demonstrate against the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump.” Organizers of the Rally said on Facebook, that “Mr. Trump’s […]
New Britain Residents Rally Against Republican Health Care Repeal
Press Pool Story New Britain residents were among the hundreds of people who rallied at the State Capitol on January 15th to oppose Republican plans to repeal the Affordable Care Act, a move that would cost many New Britain residents their health care coverage and weaken health care for many more. The rally was called […]