Democrats’ Nominating Committee Recommendations Taking Shape
The Democrats’ Nominations Committee is nearing the task assembling a potential city election slate, but the process is far from over.
Little Poland Festival Cancelled Again in 2021
With “a heavy heart” community leader Adrian Baron has announced “that we will not be hosting our annual Little Poland Festival this year.”
New Britain Splash Pads to Open for 2021 Summer
The splash pads water amusements available in two of New Britain’s city parks are to open for the 2021 summer season, the city has announced.
Multicultural Business Coalition to Be Formed
Pastor Dana Smith, together with Michele Stewart-Copes and Dr. Marie M. Spivey, both of SEET Consultants, LLC, are announcing an effort to form a new Multicultural Business Coalition in New Britain.
Jr. Canes Holding Cheer and Tackling Clinics
New Britain Hurricanes Youth Football & Cheerleading is holding a Cheer Clinic and its Safe Start Tackling Clinic this weekend.
NBHS Publishes 3rd Quarter Honor Roll
New Britain High School has published its Honor Roll for the third quarter of the 2020-2021 school year.
Happening in New Britain May 17th to 23rd
New Britain city meetings and community events coming up during the week of Monday, May 17, 2021 to Sunday, May 23rd include…
3 of 4 New Britain Representatives Vote to End Prison Gerrymandering
Rep. Bobby Sanchez, Rep. Peter Tercyak & Rep. Manny Sanchez voted to end prison gerrymandering, while Rep. William Petit voted to maintain it
Lamont and Union Announce Nursing Home Worker Wage Increases
Gov. Ned Lamont (D) and the District 1199 union have announced “historic” wage increases for nursing home workers, averting a strike…
1199 Workers Still Seeking Livable Wages
1199 union members are still planning go on strike at nursing homes this Friday, citing the need for livable wages and benefits.
Upgrades to Arch Street Basketball Court Advocated
The city Department of Public Works has responded to a petition by three City Council members seeking improvements to an Arch Street park.
City Council Holding Budget Meetings
The City Council is holding a series of committee meetings this week to review Republican Mayor Erin Stewart’s city budget.
Happening in New Britain May 10th to 16th
New Britain city meetings and community events coming up during the week of Monday, May 10, 2021 to Sunday, May 16th include…
“We Will Rebuild” – Businesses Face Recovery After Car Crash
Two downtown New Britain businesses, Billsbury Turtle and Blade Masters, are recovering after a car careened into the West Main Street shops.
St. George Holding Drive-Thru 2021 Greek Festival
Saint George Greek Orthodox Church and Hellenic Center in New Britain is holding its 2021 Dionysos Greek Festival as a drive through event and is inviting people to pre-order.
Sen. Lopes, 34 Other Senators Vote to End Prison Gerrymandering
Sen. Rick Lopes (D-6) joined a bipartisan vote in the Senate to end the practice of giving towns where prisons are located more voting power.
CCSU to Hold Ebenezer Bassett Award Ceremony
Central Connecticut State University is holding its 2021 Ebenezer D. Bassett Student Achievement Award Ceremony online tomorrow, May 6, 2021.
New Britain Nursing Home Sent Strike Notice
The SEIU District 1199 New England healthcare workers’ union announced a New Britain nursing home is among 33 to receive strike notices.
Happening in New Britain May 3rd to 9th
New Britain city meetings and community events during the week of Monday, May 3, 2021 to Sunday, May 9th include the online Race in the Park.
Budget Would Send $12.4 Million to New Britain, Legislators Say
New Britain’s Democratic state legislators say that New Britain stands to receive $12.4 million more under the state budget proposed…