New Britain CT
“Pizza and Public Service” Event Planned by Rep. Sanchez and Ald. Santiago
State Representative Manny Sanchez (D-24) and City Council President Pro-Tempore Francisco Santiago (D-5) are planning a “Pizza and Public Service” event, “to foster an open dialogue on the pressing concerns of our community.” Saying that it, “provides a unique opportunity for residents to engage directly with their elected officials and voice their opinions on matters […]
CCSU Police Department Seeking Accreditation Comments
Central Connecticut State University has announced that its campus police department is seeking public comments, as part of its accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc., (CALEA). CCSU says that its police, “department was first awarded accreditation through CALEA in 1999,” adding that, CALEA invites the public to comment and provide […]
Bill For “Precise” Wording On City Charter Referendums Gets Hearing
New Britain Lawmakers, League of Women Voters Back Fair Ballot Questions By John McNamara. Legislation to ensure specific wording on local referendum questions has been proposed for a second year at the Connecticut General Assembly’s Government Administration and Elections Committee (GAE). The GAE Committee will consider House Bill 5494 that would establish “standards” for city […]
“DMV Day” to be at New Britain Public Library
New Britain Public Library is to host a “DMV Day” event. The Library says that, Services Offered (**WILL BE MAILED TO CUSTOMER AFTER EVENT)• GENERAL INFORMATION• DISABLED PARKING PLACARDS• LICENSE/ID RENEWALS**• LICENSE/ID DUPLICATES**• LICENSE SUSPENSION PAYMENTS• PAYMENTS OF FINES/INSURANCE The event is to be Tuesday, March 26, 2024, from 9:00am to 2:00pm.
New Britain Residents Complain about Chronic Speeding Problems
On the New Britain City Council February 28th, 2024 public participation session, several residents expressed their concerns over car speeding issues in the city which are causing fatalities, property damage, and a general feeling of insecurity on city streets. These complaints come at the same time as family and friends of Katherine Colon expressed their […]
‘The Janes’ Creators To Speak at CCSU Luncheon for Women’s History Month
With women’s reproductive rights under attack at the United States Supreme Court and across the nation, CCSU is to host a luncheon for Women’s History Month featuring Tia Lessin and Emma Pildes, creators of the award-winning documentary, “The Janes.” “In the spring of 1972, police raided an apartment on the South Side of Chicago where […]
‘The Janes’ Creators To Speak at CCSU Luncheon for Women’s History Month
With women’s reproductive rights under attack at the United States Supreme Court and across the nation, CCSU is to host a luncheon for Women’s History Month featuring Tia Lessin and Emma Pildes, creators of the award-winning documentary, “The Janes.” “In the spring of 1972, police raided an apartment on the South Side of Chicago where seven […]
Queen Ann Nzinga’s Center Planning 15th Annual Constance “Connie” Renee Wilson Collins Exceptional Women Concert
The Queen Ann Nzinga’s Center is planning its 15th Annual Constance “Connie” Renee Wilson Collins Exceptional Women Concert. The event is in honor of Constance “Connie” Renee Wilson Collins, who was New Britain’s first African-American elected official, having served three terms on the City Council. She was known as a strong and deeply respected political, […]
“Justice for Katherine Colon” Activists Bring Protests to Council; Community Police Review Board Creation Re-Emerges in Response
Family members and community activists organized a wave of protest comments at Wednesday’s New Britain City Council meeting calling for “Justice for Katherine Colon”. In response, several Council members, all Democrats, expressed openness to bringing back consideration of a strong community police review board. The speaking on behalf of Colon at the Council member was […]