2019-2020 School Year Calendar Available
We may still be in the hot days of summer, but the start of school is right around the corner, and the 2019-2020 is already published.
Water Main Leak on Newington Avenue
Newington Avenue and sidewalk were covered in torrent of water from a time on Monday, as city workers responded a water main leak.
Meetings and Events Jul 29th to Aug 4th
Meetings and community events coming up during the week of Monday, July 29, 2019 to Sunday, August 4th include midsummer swimming, theater and activities.
St. Joachim Parish to Celebrate Festival
There will be food, music and celebration at St. Mary’s Church as the Saint Joachim Catholic Parish holds its 2019 Annual Festival.
Connecticut Theater Presents “Memphis”
The Connecticut Theater Company is bringing its audience back the birth of Rock-n-Roll music in its performance of the musical play, “Memphis”.
Art League to Hold 91st Annual Meeting
The Art League of New Britain has announced that it will hold its ninety first Annual Meeting, inviting the public to join them.
Jiran Celebrates End of 2019 Program
The Jiran summer Arabic language program is completing its 2019 classes and is celebrating with a Community Potluck Event.
North-Oak NRZ President Responds to Letter Calling for Resignation
Please refer to the city ordinance regarding the chapter of the North-Oak NRZ also see the Connecticut state statute of the Office Policy Management (OPM)
North-Oak Board Members Call on President to Resign
Letter by Marie Bachand, Vicky Ramos and Manny Sandoval, To the members of the North Oak Community, We the members of the North Oak Neighborhood Revitalization Zone would like to make a statement at this time. It is with a sad heart and much displeasure that we bring information that has been detrimental to the […]
Meetings and Events Jul 22nd to 28th
City meetings and community events coming up during the week of Monday, July 22, 2019 to Sunday, July 28th include theater, music and the arts.
Chili Cookout to Benefit Citizen Action Group
The Connecticut Citizen Action Group will have its Twelfth Annual Backyard Barbecue in New Britain to benefit the group’s work.
Diaspora Plans Multicultural Festival
The Diaspora Multicultural Society has announced that it is hosting its Second Annual Multicultural Festival with food, live performances and vendors. The 2019 Festival will be held on Saturday, September 14th. The Festival, held at Diaspora Multicultural Society, will be from 12:00pm to 8:00pm. The Diaspora Society says that, “Last year’s festival was well attended […]
Porcher Leads Democrats’ Endorsed Slate
Community activist Chris Porcher was endorsed by the city Democratic Party’s Town Committee, along with a slate of Democratic candidates for different city offices. Democrats met for their endorsement Town Committee meeting on July 18, 2019. Republicans met on July 16th and re-nominated Republican Mayor Erin Stewart and other members of her Republican slate. In […]
Democrats Endorse Porcher
Chris Porcher has been officially endorsed for Mayor by the Democratic Town Committee, the governing body of the New Britain Democratic Party. Democratic Vice-Chair Ronald Davis nominated Porcher, and the Democratic Town Committee then unanimously endorsed Porcher. The decision means that he will be the Democratic Party nominee, unless he is challenged in a primary, […]
Fall Sports Sign-Ups Open
Registration is still open for 2019 Fall sports season at New Britain High School, but the deadline to sign-up is approaching soon.
“Virtual Devotion” Opening at Hole the Wall
The Hole in the Wall Theater is presenting Eric Coble’s satirical play Virtual Devotion as the last play of its 2018-2019 season. John Bosco, writing on the Theater’s website, says that, Virtual Devotion is a satirical look at what happens when religion becomes a little too mainstream. We follow the interlocking stories of a televangelist […]
Video Appears to Show Officer Punching Person
A video on social media that appears to show a police officer punching someone he was apparently arresting has sparked controversy online.
PAL Midnight Basketball to be at Willow Street Park Jul 20th and 27th
The New Britain Police Athletic League has announced that its Midnight Basketball program will be held at Willow Street Park on July 20th and 27th.
Meetings and Events Jul 15th to 21st
City meetings and community events coming up during the week of Mon, July 15, 2019 to Sun, July 21st include major party nominations for city elections.
Sexual Assault Crisis Service Hosting LGBTQ + Youth Empowerment Group
The Sexual Assault Crisis Service (SACS) has announced that it is hosting sessions of a LGBTQ + Youth Empowerment group.