Water, Park and School Bonding Proposed; Council Committee Special Meeting Called
The City Council’s Standing Bonding Subcommittee will hold a special meeting this week. On the agenda are three proposals for city capital projects. One proposal is for $145,000,000 in bonding for a major renovation project at Smith Elementary School, a $9,800,000 project at Pulaski School and $2,700,000 at Slade School. The $145,000,000 for the Smith […]
Community Events and Meetings in New Britain from Mar 17th to 23rd
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Taste of Ramadan 2025 to be Hosted by Islamic Association of Central Connecticut; City Council Offers “Ramadan Mubarak” Greetings
The Islamic Association of Central Connecticut is hosting “Taste of Ramadan 2025”, inviting people to, “Join us for a community Iftar celebration.” “Food from around the world!!!” event organizers say. The event is March 15, 2025 at 6:30pm at New Britain High School. A City Council resolution introduced at the March 12th Council meeting by […]
Friends of the New Britain Public Library Hosting “Courageous Women in History: Harriet Tubman”
The Friends of New Britain Public Library are hosting an event, “Courageous Women in History: Harriet Tubman,” at the Library. Event organizers say, Join us for a reenactment of Harriet Tubman’s speech “I Can’t Die But Once” from the 1896 inaugural meeting of the National Association of Colored Women in Washington D.C. This solo performance […]
School System Publishes 2025-2026 School Calendar
The New Britain school district has published its calendar for the 2025-2026 school year. The 2025 – 2026 calendar says that the school year begins on August 25, 2025 and ends on June 17, 2026. The school district updates the calendar from time to time, and the most recent version would be on the district’s […]
Community Events and Meetings in New Britain from Mar 10th to 16th
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CCSU Nursing Hosting Community Baby Shower
Together with Wheeler Clinic and Lucinda’s House the Central Connecticut State University Department of Nursing is planning its annual Community Baby Shower. At the event, CCSU says, Nursing students and other volunteers will provide local mothers-to-be with information about local resources for pregnant women, including local doulas, nurses, lactation consultants, mental health resources, dental providers, […]
Legislators and Council and BOE Members to Hold Community Forum
I community forums is being planned by members of the New Britain state legislative delegation, including Rep Dave DeFronzo (D-26), Rep Bobby Sanchez (D-25), Rep Manny Sanchez (D-24) and Sen Rick Lopes (D-6), who are to be joined by the City Council Assistant Majority Leader, Ald Iris Sanchez (D-3) and Board of Education Secretary Diana […]
Music Series at South Church Concert to Feature Organist Noah Klein
The Music Series at South Church is hosting a concert featuring organist Noah Klein. The Music Series at South Church says that, Renowned for his exceptional talent, organist Noah Klein will captivate you with a dynamic program that showcases the power and beauty of South Church’s Gress-Miles organ. Recently featured as an emerging young musician […]
Gallery 66 and CCSU Presenting 2nd Annual Juried Art Exhibition
Gallery 66, and Central Connecticut State University say they are, “proud to present the 2nd Annual Juried Art Exhibition, showcasing the exceptional talent of junior and senior students majoring in Art and Art Education.” There is to be an opening reception and awards ceremony on March 8, 2025 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm that is, “free […]
Community Events and Meetings in New Britain from Mar 3rd to 9th
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CCSU Center for Africana Studies Hosting Annual Conference Celebrating ‘The Cookout’
The CCSU Center for Africana Studies is hosting “The Cookout: A Celebration of African Diasporic Resilience and Culture,” at its Annual Conference. The 31st Annual Conference, in its 31st year, is the Center’s signature event. Planned for March 6, 2025, from 10:00am to 6:00pm, organizers say, The conference will offer a variety of educational, recreational, […]
Fashion Show at the Library Celebrates Black History Month
That Fashion Show, “Black New Britain”, held at the New Britain Public Library for Black History month was an experience of empowerment and community, according to participants. The event was a part of the Library’s, “A Celebration of Black America: Past, Present & Future” featuring a film screening, author talk and fashion show on February […]
Local Attorney Reports Aggressive Immigration Capture in New Britain for Tourist Overstay
Prominent local attorney and community leader, Adrian Baron, reported on social media today that federal agents in New Britain stopped his car and removed a client who had been working to adjust his tourist visa status. “I was giving my client a ride home after court,” said Baron, noting that, “He was not convicted of […]
NBRJC to Hold February Community Meeting
The New Britain Racial Justice Coalition is planning its February Community Meeting. The Coalition says, Join us for our February Community Meeting! 💬✊🏽📅 Thursday, 2/27 @ 6:30 PM on Zoom🗣️ Agenda:🔹 Open discussion on national politics🔹 City budget priorities🔹 Legislative session updates🔗 Register here: tinyurl.com/NBRJCO125📢 All are welcome—let’s build power together!
Community Events and Meetings in New Britain from Feb 24th to Mar 2nd
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Ordinance Proposal Seeks to Clarify When Tenants Can Seek Relief for High Rents
A new City Council proposal seeks to clarify when New Britain residents seeking relief from rents can allege that rents are excessive when their landlords have begun eviction proceeding for nonpayment of rent in certain cases. The proposal, introduced by Ald Jerrell Hargraves (R-2) and Ald Neil Connors (D-4) is on the agenda of the […]
150 People Celebrate Swearing-In New NAACP Officers
NAACP State Council President Scot X. Esdaile led a crowd of 150 in celebrating the swearing in of newly elected New Britain NAACP President Jan E. Edwards and other New Britain NAACP officers in a ceremony Tuesday evening. Other newly elected officers included First Vice President, Dr. Violet Jimenez-Sims, Treasurer Samuel Simmons, Assistant Treasure Kim […]
Community Events and Meetings in New Britain from Feb 17th to 23rd
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