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Sanchez, Tercyak & Pawlak Endorsed for Re-Election
The Democratic Party has officially endorsed the re-election of State Rep. Bobby Sanchez, Rep. Peter Tercyak and Registrar of Voters Lucian Pawlak.
School District Launches Free Student WiFi
The Consolidated School District of New Britain has announced the launch of is temporary wi-fi network to aid students with online learning.
Rep. Lopes Endorsed To Flip State Senate Seat Back To Democrats
State Rep. Rick Lopes gained the unanimous endorsement of delegates on Tuesday as Democrats chose their candidate to retake the 6th District Senate seat
US. Rep. Hayes to Speak at AARP Tele-Town Hall on COVID-19
New Britain’s United States Representative, Jahana Hayes (D-5) will speak at a Telephone Town Hall meeting hosted by AARP Connecticut on COVID-19.
Democrats Endorse Sanchez in the 24th
Ald. Manny Sanchez (D-AL) has been endorsed by the Democrats’ 24th District Convention to succeed State Rep. Rick Lopes (D-24) in the State Assembly.
New Britain Schools to Receive $5 Million in Federal COVID Relief Funds
New Britain schools are set to receive $5,165,707 in federal CARES Act funding to help with the educational challenges from the COVID-19 pandemic.
School District Forming Internet Access Task Force
The school district has announced a task force on how, “to bring Wi-Fi access to all New Britain students who currently cannot connect to the internet.”
Parties Hold Nominating Conventions Online
In just one more way that life has been changed by the COVID-19 pandemic, political parties are holding nominating conventions online.
Barcikowski Elected to State Democratic Committee
New Britain Democratic activist and newspaper publisher Darek Barcikowski has been elected to Democrats’ State Central Committee. “I am honored and humbled by the support of New Britain, Berlin and Farmington Democrats who have cast their votes today to elect me as their voice on the State Central Committee,” Barcikowski said, “and look forward to […]
“Savings Fund” Offered Amid Frozen School Budget
With Republican Mayor Erin Stewart’s budget plan freezing operating funding for schools, Council Republicans are proposing a “Savings Fund” for schools.