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Police Review Board Proposal on Committee Agenda
A Council committee will meet to consider the proposed advisory-only “independent” “Police Civilian Review Board” appointed entirely by the mayor.
Lacourciere Endorses Sanchez in 24th District
Democrat Richard Lacourciere announced his endorsement of Democrat Ald. Manny Sanches (D-AL) in the election for the 24th Assembly district.
League of Women Voters Seeks Debate Questions
The New Britain Area League of Women Voters is seeking questions to be asked of local legislative candidates at its candidate forum.
Columbus Statue Removal Question Returning to Council
The question of whether to remove the monument to Cristopher Columbus is returning to the City Council for possible final action.
Racial and Social Justice Conversation to be Hosted by Interfaith Conference
The New Britain Area Interfaith Conference is planning a conversation series, “Shaping Peace Together: Advancing Racial and Social Justice.”
Absentee Ballot Applications in the Mail
As expected, applications for absentee ballots from Secretary of the State Denise Merrill have been arriving in the mail because of COVID-19.
Independent Party Nominates Walczak for Congress
Bruce Walczak has been nominated by the Connecticut Independent Party to run for the 5th Congressional District, which includes New Britain.
Working Families Endorses New Britain Legislators
“I’m honored to be endorsed by the Working Families Party,” said State Representative Bobby Sanchez (D-25), one of five New Britain Democratic legislators cross-endorsed by the Connecticut Working Families Party.
AFL-CIO Endorses Hayes, Lopes, Sanchez and Tercyak
The Connecticut AFL-CIO labor union federation has announced it has endorsed the candidacies of Hayes, Lopes, Sanchez and Tercyak.
Lopes Announces Sierra Club Endorsement
Democratic State Senate Candidate and current State Rep. Rick Lopes (D-24) announced that he has been endorsed by the Sierre Club.