Community Thanksgiving Dinner Planned for Those in Need
A Community Thanksgiving Dinner for those in need is being planned by the Black Ministerial Alliance, the city Police and Fire departments and staff and students at EC Goodwin Technical High School. The event has become an annual tradition for Thanksgiving. Organizers invite people to share in, “Sit down meals served by community volunteers.” “For […]
Insight of New England Counseling Hosting Native American Heritage Month Activity Day
A Native American Heritage Month Activity Day is planned by Insight of New England Counseling, Candyce Scott, MA. LPC of Insight has announced. Light refreshments are to be served and, Scott adds, the event is to include the making of dream catchers and edible teepees. The event is to be Friday, November 22, 2024 at […]
New Britain Racial Justice Coalition Third Political Education Session on Gentrification to Discuss Navigating Gentrification
The New Britain Racial Justice Coalition is planning the third installment of its Political Education Series on Gentrification. The discussion is to be about Navigating Gentrification. The event is to be on Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 10:00am. The Coalition says, Join us for our upcoming Political Education Series on Gentrification!Together, let’s dive deep into […]
City Spent $25,239 on “Beehive Bridge Festival” in 2024
In a report to the City Council, the city disclosed that it spent $25,239 on the “Beehive Bridge Festival” in September, 2024. The report was in response to a Council petition filed by Council Majority Leader, Ald John McNamara (D-4). In New Britain, Council petitions are a process by which individual Council members can require […]
Council to Consider 25 Year Tax Exemption for Solar Installation at Ellis Street Building
The City Council is set to consider a proposal to exempt a solar installation benefitting 321 Ellis Street. The exemption would allow “zero (0) tax increase resulting from the solar improvements for a period of twenty-five (25) years.” The new exemption would be on top of a 25 year tax reduction approved in 2021, limiting […]
CCSU to Host “Empty Bowls – Fall 2024” at Smalley School
The Central Connecticut State University Ceramics and Management and Organization has announced that its students, “will present Empty Bowls 2024. A basic meal of hearty soup in the handmade bowl of your choice will be served with a side of bread at Smalley Elementary School.” “‘Empty Bowl’” is an international project to fight hunger, personalized […]
Free CCSU Planetarium Shows to be About Explore Dark Matter and Dark Energy
CCSU will host two free planetarium shows on dark matter and dark energy. “Come to the Dark Side,” the Planetarium says, adding, The most mysterious things in the Universe are those we cannot see. Join us as we explore Dark Matter and Dark Energy at our next free public planetarium shows. After the evening show, […]
Community Events and Meetings in New Britain from Nov 11th to 17th
In New Britain, community meetings and events from today to Sunday, November 17, 2024 include
Democrat Rebecca Martinez Announces Win for State Representative in 22nd District
Democrat Rebecca Martinez has announced that she has won the 22nd State Assembly District over incumbent Republican Rep Francis Cooley (R-22). “We did it!!!” Martinez announced to supporters online today. “Thank you Plainville, Southington and Farmington for putting your trust in me. I cannot wait to get to work representing our communities in Hartford!” The […]
Democrats Win Big in New Britain in 2024 Elections
Democrats won by large margins in New Britain in the 2024 elections, as part of wins for Democrats in the major elections in Connecticut, according to unofficial vote totals published by the Secretary of the State. Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris (D) and vice presidential candidate Tim Walz (D), received more votes than Republicans Donald […]
New Britain Voters Support Expanded Absentee Voting
By an unofficial 9,454 to 6,148 New Britain voters have supported a state Constitutional amendment to allow the legislature to expand absentee balloting for voters in the state. Under interpretations of the state Constitution, voters have historicially only been able to vote by absentee ballot if they had certain limited “excuses”, such as illness or […]
Election Day 2024 Arrives!
Election Day 2024 has arrived, with elections today that include choices for President and Vice President, US Senator, US Representative, State Senator, State Representative and Registrars of Voters. For voters who have not yet taken advantage of early voting opportunities or voted by absentee ballot, polls are open on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 from 6:00pm […]
One More Day of Early Voting; At Least 4900 in New Britain Voted Already
At least 4900 people have voted already in New Britain under Connecticut’s new early voting process, with one more day for people to cast votes early. The general election occurs on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, but voters are permitted under state law to cast their votes before that in early voting days that, this year, […]
New Britain Public Library to Host “Blues 101” with Dan Stevens
The New Britain Public Library is to host Dan Stevens for a “Blues 101” program. The Library says, Blues 101 is an entertaining and educational program encompassing the history of blues music in America from its origins in the African American tradition of the deep south to the present. Join us for Dan Stevens multimedia […]
Community Events and Meetings in New Britain from Oct 28th to Nov 3rd
In New Britain, community meetings and events from today to Sunday, November 3, 2024 include
Dare to Struggle Holds “National Day of Protest to Stop Police Brutality” Event
The organization, Dare to Struggle held a “National Day of Protest to Stop Police Brutality” demonstration in New Britain’s Central Park Tuesday. Dare to Struggle says that it, “is working to rebuild the movement against police brutality and the oppression of Black people on solid foundations.” The group says that it is pressing for, No […]
Council Committees Vote Down Proposal on City Naming School Buildings and Oppose Taking Up Self Storage Rules
A proposal by Ald Sharon Beloin-Saavedra (R-1) to give the City Council control over the naming of schools, along with city buildings, was voted down Tuesday evening in the Council Committee on Planning, Zoning and Housing. In speaking against the proposal, Ald Wilma Barbosa (D-3) asked, about Beloin-Saavedra, “wasn’t her name in the running for […]
Parks and Recreation Hosting “Little Monster’s Bash”
New Britain Parks and Recreation is hosting its annual “Little Monster’s Bash”. Parks and Recreation says that the event, Saturday, October 26, 2024, from 10:00am to 12:00pm, will include a magic show, arts and crafts, apple cider and donuts and trick or treat candy. Parks and Recreation said that admission is free, but that pre-registration […]
New Britain Public Library to Host Presentation by Autism Advocate Jeremy Farell
The New Britain Public Library is to host a presentation, “Pathways to Empowerment : Open Communication and Self Advocacy”, by Jeremy Farell, Autism Advocate. The Library says, His presentation encourages attendees to think critically about the benefits of open communication and self-advocacy for their lives and the lives of those around them. Using examples from […]
Community Events and Meetings in New Britain from Oct 21 to 27th
In New Britain, community meetings and events from today to Sunday, October 27, 2024 include,