29 March, 2024
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Smalley Academy Renovation Cost Jumps To $53m; Public Hearing Wednesday, June 22, At Council Committee

By John McNamera Contributing Columnist What’s behind a $53 million price tag for renovations to  Smalley Academy, a K-5 elementary school near downtown and North-Oak Streets?  That question should be on the minds of the Common Council after initial estimates by school officials were closer to $30 million last year. The earlier estimate by school […]

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New Britain Advances Towards Watershed Deal With Tilcon

By Nathan Cheatham Executive Editor The Common Council is moving forward on plans to expand gravel quarry operations in the Shuttle Meadow Watershed. On June 8th, the council approved spending $396,700 for an environmental study on the impact of changing the use of the water company lands surrounding the Tilcon Connecticut Inc quarry operations on […]

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Registrars Moves To Re-Locate Two Polling Places For Primary, November Election

By John McNamara Contributing Columnist New Britain’s Registrars of Voters are moving to change polling places in Districts 6 and 13 in time for an August 8th Primary and the November 8th Presidential Election. Republican Peter Gostin and Democrat Juan Verdu have identified Angelico’s Cafe restaurant on East Main Street to replace the State Armory […]

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International Soccer Coming To New Britain

By Robert Held Staff Writer FKS Stal Mielec, a professional soccer team from Poland will be playing the Connecticut United Football Club on Saturday June 25th at Veterans Stadium as part of a Polish Festival featuring children’s activities and giveaways. Gates will open at 2pm and the game starts at 6pm. Tickets are $15 for […]

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The NBMAA Exhibits 13th Biennial Floral Expressions Show

By Olivia Jablonski Managing Editor Sixteen floral arrangements inspired by select pieces in the museum’s permanent collection went on display Thursday, June 16 at the New Britain Museum of American Art. The arrangements were created by members of the New Britain Garden Club, and the National Council accredited judges from the Federated Garden Clubs of […]

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Historic Trinity-on-Main Looks to the Future

By Geoff Elterich Staff Writer Trinity-on-Main, one of the best venues for entertainment in New Britain, will hold a fundraiser to ensure its important role in the community on Saturday, June 25th. For the last 10 years, the picturesque building has offered a unique entertainment experience to the city. The road to get where it is […]

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The Class of 2016 Graduates from New Britain High School

By Olivia Jablonski Managing Editor 483 students have successfully graduated from New Britain High school  on Thursday, June 16. The graduation took place at Veterans Memorial Stadium located in Willow Brook Park on 635 South Main Street in New Britain at 11 a.m. On this special and sunny day, students and administrators throughout the school […]