February 2024
Critical Neighborhood Flooding Update: Board of Public Works Meeting 2-5-24.
An open letter from Frank and Sharon Chase To: City OfficialsDate: February 5, 2024 Dear Elected and Appointed City Officials: These “vital details”(substance vs. talking points) will help you better understand our focused efforts to correct the ongoing flooding in our neighborhoods. The neglect and mismanagement we have uncovered has been occurring in public view […]
Community Events And Meetings In New Britain, Feb 5th To 11th
In New Britain, community meetings and events from today to Sunday, February 11, 2024 include, Click here to read the community events page.
African Drumming and Dance with Iddi Saaka to be at New Britain Public Library
The New Britain Public Library is hosting African Drumming and Dance with Iddi Saaka. The Library says, Come experience the joy of African Drumming and Dance with Iddi Saaka! This all ages event will have you moving with a smile on your face. Explore a variety of instruments, and learn authentic rhythms and dances from […]
New Britain Senior Center Hosting Black History Month Presentation by Adwoa Bandele-Asante
The New Britain Senior is hosting a Black History Month Presentation presented by Adwoa Bandele-Asante. The Senior Center says, Join us for an interesting and interactive afternoon of learning with a live performance of Harriet Tubman: A Woman with a Railroad by Adwoa Bandele-Asante. Through the story of Harriet Tubman’s struggle for freedom from slavery […]
New Sex Education Program Will Tackle High Teenage Pregnancy and Sexually Transmitted Infections in New Britain
New Britain has the second highest teenage pregnancy in Connecticut according to the Connecticut Department of Health, with 24.3 pregnant teens per 1000 women ages 15-19 and is also 8th in the state in Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI). In the October 16, 2023 New Britain school Board Curriculum Committee meeting, Lara Bohike, the District 6-12 […]
Alton Brooks-The Voice of a Visionary
Interview with Mr. Alton Brooks-102 years old 1/13/2024 By Rev. Brian K. Riley Mr. Alton Brooks (102 years old) is a longtime community activist, friend to many, and a mentor to countless individuals. Mr. Brooks has a well-rounded foundation that includes spirituality, social justice and political activism and empowerment of people in the community. Mr. […]
Constituent Meeting To Be Held In Ward 4 By Ald. McNamara
Ward 4 City Council member, Ald. John McNamara (D-4), who is the Council’s Majority Leader has announced that he, “will host his first neighborhood meeting of the term to hear from residents and to provide an update on the city budget process and efforts to improve stormwater and sewer mains.” “I encourage citizens to join […]
New Britain Public Library Hosting “Summer of Soul” Movie Screening
The New Britain Public Library is hosting a screening of the movie, “Summer of Soul.” The Library says the movie is, A documentary directed by Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson about the legendary 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival which celebrated African-American music and culture and promoted Black pride and unity. No Registration Required The screening is February 7, […]