News
15% Raise Proposed for Mayor, Other Officials
The salary of New Britain’s mayor would increase 15% under a proposed resolution under consideration in the City Council.
Event to Be Held in Support of Tianna Laboy
An event is planned in New Britain in support of woman who a report said gave birth in a prison cell after being denied adequate medical care.
School District Delays School Opening to Sept 8th
New Britain schools are to open on September 8, 2020 instead of the previously planned date of September 3rd.
Public Hearing on Advisory-Only Police Review Board to be Sept 10th
The public hearing on the proposal to create an advisory-only “independent” “Police Civilian Review Board” appointed entirely by the mayor is to be September 10th.
Schools to Hold Orientations and Technology Distribution
The New Britain school district has announced that there will be orientation sessions and educational technology distribution next week.
Racial Justice Coalition Platform Promotes Equality
The New Britain Racial Justice Coalition announced its Platform&Program, for ending racism and ensuring economic and political equity.
Public Hearing Planned on Advisory-Only Police Review Board – RESCHEDULED
A public hearing is planned on the proposal for an advisory-only “independent” “Police Civilian Review Board” appointed entirely by the mayor
North Oak NRZ VP Sandoval Writes Kids’ Book on COVID-19
Manny Sandoval, a community activist, who is North-Oak NRZ VP, wrote children’s book on the questions and concerns kids have about COVID-19.
2020 Osgood Shootout Scholarships Awarded
The pandemic may be preventing tournament games, but Coach Darwin Shaw has announced six scholarships from the Osgood Shootout Tournament.
Community Leaders Rebuke Racist Comments
Community leaders delivered strongly worded rebukes about racist comments made against removing the New Britain Christopher Columbus statue.