29 March, 2024
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Summer Youth Employment and Learning Program Begins!

By Geoff Elterich Staff Writer The Summer Youth Employment and Learning Program (SYELP) begins this week in New Britain. SYELP is a work and learn experience designed for 8th-12th graders that runs for 5-6 weeks in July and August. In New Britain, four organizations help run SYELP: Opportunities Industrialization Center of New Britain (OIC); Greater […]

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The Selling Of Patton Brook Well: Will New Britain Get A Fair Price To Help Southington Address Its Water Crisis?

—– Mayor Stewart’s Lowered $1 Million Price Drastically Undervalues Patton Brook Well  —– By John McNamara Contributing Columnist A Monday, July 11th public hearing at New Britain City Hall will take up a proposed sale of the city’s Patton Brook Well in Southington as that town’s water commission faces growing challenges to address its need […]

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East Side Restaurant Brings Munich To New Britain

By Sheridan Cyr Lifestyles Editor Throughout the city of New Britain are countless gems that hold incredibly rich culture. East Side Restaurant is one of those gems where guests can enjoy a true German experience in a breathtakingly beautiful and true-to-its-colors setting. The two-tier building, located at 131 Dwight St., gives the guest a handful […]

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NBMAA Hosts Al Fenton Big Band at First Friday

By Olivia Jablonski Managing Editor The New Britain Museum of American Art held its first, First Friday of the summer season on July 1st, bringing in live musicians, local artisans, and local vendors for food and drink tastings for guests of the extravagant event. The Museum featured central Connecticut-based, Al Fenton Big Band, who performed […]

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Fourth of July Fireworks Around the Corner

By Olivia Jablonski Managing Editor Summer is all about relaxing and having a good time. The anticipation is rising as New Britain prepares for its Fourth of July weekend and its music series, which starts on Wednesday, July 6. Starting with the Fourth of July, the New Britain Parks and Recreation Department will be hosting […]