St. Ann’s Festa Italiana Planned
A celebration of Italian culture will be held in New Britain as the St. Ann’s Festa Italiana is being planned for August.
Polish Language School for Adults Fall Classes Announced
The Polish American Foundation of Connecticut has announced registration for the Polish Language School for Adults’ autumn classes.
Parties to Endorse for City Elections
The Democratic and Republican parties have announced that they will hold their candidate nominating meetings for the upcoming city elections.
Sanchez Holds Education Forum
State Representative Bobby Sanchez (D-25) held a forum recently to discuss education issues with people in the New Britain community.
Proposal Raises Questions on Tenants
A proposed city ordinance appears to explicitly allow the city to hold tenants, along side of their landlords, responsible for maintenance and repairs.
Meetings and Events Jul 8th to 14th
City meetings and community events coming up during the week of Monday, July 8, 2019 to Sunday, July 14th includes the Holy Cross Bazaar and Carnival.
2019 Osgood Shootout Basketball Tournament Planned
The venerable New Britain tradition, the Osgood Shootout benefit basketball tournament, will be celebrating its twenty-seventh anniversary in 2019.
Library Seeks Vendors for Crafts Fair
The New Britain Public Library is holding an Arts and Crafts Fair that will be in September and is seeking vendors for the event.
Summer Meals Available for Children and Teens
Foodshare‘s New Britain Hunger Action Team is spreading the word about free meals available for children and teens in the city during the summer of 2019. The federally funded summer meals program provides breakfast and lunch at various locations in the city Monday through Friday. The promotion says that, “all kids and teens are welcome […]
NBHS Holding Boys Basketball Camp
New Britain High School will hold a two-week summer basketball skills camp for boys in July and is accepting registrations.
Meetings and Events Jul 1st to 7th
City meetings and community events coming up during the week of Monday, July 1, 2019 to Sunday, July 7th include New Britain’s July 4th Great American Boom.
Pisanki Polish Easter Egg Decorating Class Offered
The Polish American Foundation of New Britain is offering a class on painting Pisanki – traditional decorated Polish Easter eggs.
2019 New Britain 4th of July Fireworks: “The Great American Boom”
New Britain’s 2019 “Great American Boom” festival and fireworks, celebrating Independence Day, will be held on July 4th in Stanley Quarter Park. Fireworks are set to begin at around 9:15pm. New Britain’s fireworks display is very popular. Tens of thousands of people, both New Britain residents and visitors, join in a festive community spirit in […]
New Britain’s July 4th Fireworks: The 2019 “Great American Boom”
New Britain’s 2019 “Great American Boom” festival and fireworks, celebrating Independence Day, will be held on July 4th in Stanley Quarter Park.
Speaking Out About Fire at NRZ Meeting
The North-Oak NRZ invited residents of a recent fire on Allen Street to address their concerns about the incident and the follow up to it.
Jr. Canes to Hold Flag Football Clinic
New Britain Youth Football and Cheer has announced that it will be holding its Third Annual Flag Football Clinic and has opened registration.
Berriault Campaigning for Council
Democrat Bobby Berriault is running for City Council in New Britain’s Ward 4, hoping to win on his second attempt at being elected to the seat. Berriault has been actively campaigning for one of the two Council seats representing his neighborhood, and says that forty volunteers have been volunteering for his campaign. In 2017, Berriault […]
Proposal Would Ban Tobacco and Marijuana in City Public Places
A proposed city ordinance being introduced would ban smoking of tobacco and marijuana in public buildings and parks in the city.
Meetings and Events Jun 24th to 30th
Meetings and community events during the week of Mon, June 24, 2019 to Sun, June 30th include the YMCA Youth Theater performance of the Little Mermaid Jr.
Sidewalk Proposal Returns to Council
A proposal that would move responsibility for sidewalk repairs to the city as returned to the full Council, potentially for final approval.