March 2024
NBYT Hosting Drag Queen Bingo Fundraiser
New Britain/No Boundaries Youth Theater are once again hosting its Drag Queen Bingo Fundraiser event. “Get ready for a night of fabulous drag queens,” the youth theater program says, “exciting bingo games, and loads of fun while raising funds for New Britain’s young performers.” The event is to be Saturday, March 23, 2024 at 6:30pm […]
CCSU Nursing School to Host “Baby Shower” to Provide Information on Resources for Pregnant Women
The CCSU Department of Nursing has announced that it is hosting its second annual community baby shower event, in which, Central Nursing students and other volunteers will provide guests with information about local resources for pregnant women, including local doulas, nurses, lactation consultants, the Hospital of Central Connecticut Family Birth Place, Wheeler Clinic, and other […]
With Primary Decided, Democrats Announce Special Meeting to Elect Leaders
The New Britain Democratic Party has announced that it will hold a special meeting to elect leaders for the upcoming two-year term of office. The meeting is planned for Monday, March 11, 2024 at 7:00pm at City Hall room 504. “All registered Democrats are welcome to attend” the party says. The meeting is held after […]
30th Annual Africana Studies Conference to be Held at CCSU
“Explore the power of the word,” the CCSU Center for Africana Studies says, inviting people to the 30th Annual Africana Studies Conference at CCSU The free conference is to be held on March 7, 2024 from 1:00pm to 5:00pm at CCSU’s Memorial Hall. The Center says that, This year, attendees will explore the theme “The […]
Trinity-On-Main Hosting Easter Egg Hunt
New Britain’s Trinity-On-Main arts and performance venue is planning its annual Easter Egg Hunt event. The event is to include, “pizza and refreshments at 12 noon,” Trinity-On-Main says, “followed by the Easter Egg Hunt,” adding, “family friendly movie starts at 1:00!” The event is March 30, 2024. Trinity-On-Main says that event is for kids, ages […]
Rebuttal to Mayor Stewart’s Comments Flooding Concerns In New Britain
1) Mayor Stewart noted; the city has applied for numerous grants and requested funding through our state delegation yearly for the last 10 years and so far, we have not been successful in it being awarded. 2) Mayor Stewart noted; there is no construction budget allocated for the Allen St. Project right now because it […]
Row B Wins Democratic Town Committee Primary Election in New Britain
The Row B slates for Democratic Town Committee in Ward 1 and Ward 3 both won in Tuesday’s primary election for the Democratic Party’s Town Committee. The election had pitted two slates in two of the city’s five wards in what was, at times, a heated contest. The candidates on Row B campaigned on experience […]
New Britain Public Library Hosting Computer Basics Class on GMail
The New Britain Public Library is hosting a Computer Basics Class on GMail. The Library adds, Come check out our new monthly program, Computer Basics! We’re going back to the beginning and building up your knowledge about how to use computers. This lesson is hands-on. It will be about step by step creating a Gmail […]
Rep. Sanchez and Ald. Santiago Hosting “Pizza and Public Service” Event
State Representative Manny Sanchez (D-24) and City Council President Pro-Tempore Francisco Santiago (D-5) are host a “Pizza and Public Service” event. They invite people to, Please join us for an informative meeting on state and local efforts for improving our neighborhoods, economic development and other work being done. We anticipate a great exchange of ideas […]
Ward 3 Resident Supports Candyce Scott for Democratic Town Committee
By Elizabeth Phillips, I’ve known Candyce Scott for nearly three years, and have had the opportunity to work with her on several community events. Ms. Scott is newly elected to the New Britain City Council, however she is no stranger to the many committees, boards, and other organizations involved with the improvement of New Britain. […]
In Dispute with New Britain Mayor Stewart, Sanders Files for Freedom of Information
New Britain business owner and former Republican Council member James Sanders, Jr. has filed a Freedom of Information request from Mayor Erin Stewart (R) and a number of key city hall officials, apparently related to a running dispute over property development in the city’s East Side neighborhood. Sanders, of FAFO Properties and Chamberlain Square LLC, […]
Demonstrators Call for “Justice for Katherine” in Front of the New Britain Police Headquarters
Following state attorney Maureen Platt report issued on February 24, 2024 exonerating New Britain officer Connor Reinsch from any responsibility driving accident where his vehicle struck and killed Katherine Colon on September 21, 2023; Colon’s family, relatives and friends held a rally on Sunday, March 3, 2024 in front of the New Britain police building. […]
Vote Row C Democratic Town Committee Candidate Encourages Votes for ‘Dems for Change’
By Daniel Price A group of Democrats in February 2024 decided to challenge the leadership of the New Britain Democratic Party in voting wards 1 and 3. This occurred as the current leadership was unwilling to negotiate a more representative membership to open the DTC to a wider base of members. We gathered over 400 […]
Community Events and Meetings in New Britain, Mar 4th to 10th
In New Britain, community meetings and events from today to Sunday, March 10, 2024 include,
Pride Month Flag Raising To Be Held In New Britain On June 3rd
New Britain Pride has invited the community to the 2024 New Britain LGBTQ+ Pride flag raising event. The event is to be June 3, 2024 at 9:30am. The event is traditionally held in Central Park. The national civil rights organization, GLAAD has said that, The majority of Pride events are held in June to commemorate the anniversary […]
Democratic Registered Voters to Choose Party Committee Members in Ward 1 and Ward 3 Tuesday
New Britain residents registered to vote as Democrats in Ward 1 and Ward 2 will have their say as to who will represent them on the New Britain Democratic Party’s governing Town Committee in the March 5th primary election this Tuesday. The election is to be held only in Ward 1 and Ward 3, two […]