City Council to Hold Special Meeting on Allen Street Project Funding
The City Council is set to hold a special meeting to take up a resolution to bond $2 million for the Allen Street drainage infrastructure project. The $2 million proposal would be funding toward the proposed $13.9 million Allen Street project drainage project which is to alleviate mounting concerns about flooding caused by drainage infrastructure […]
New Britain Racial Justice Coalition Hosting City Budget Webinar and April Community Meeting
The New Britain Racial Justice Coalition are hosting an online City Budget Webinar and their April Community Meeting. Inviting people to its Budget Webinar, the Coalition says that, At the beginning of April Mayor Erin Stewart dropped her proposed budget — and once again, it’s full of the same old nonsense that ignores our community’s […]
Community Events and Meetings in New Britain from Apr 21st to 27th
In New Britain, community meetings and events from today to Sunday, April 27, 2025 include
NAACP Economic Development Committee and Multicultural Business Coalition to Meet
The NAACP Economic Development Committee and Multicultural Business Coalition April meeting has been planned. The meeting is to occur on Monday, April 28, 2025 at 6:00pm at the Downtown District office at 33 Court Street. Hunter Mathena, the interim President of the Chamber of Commerce is to be the meeting’s guest.
Scott Speaks on the Importance of Three Council Resolutions
Ald Candyce Scott (D-3) is speaking about the importance of three resolutions she submitted at the last City Council meeting. One resolution acknowledges Child Abuse Prevention Month. Scott said that that, as a counselor, she has worked with children and families for about 15 years. “I have seen some of the most difficult cases and […]
Friends of the New Britain Public Library Planning Spring Book Sale at New Britain Public Library
The Friends of the New Britain Public Library is planning its annual Spring Book Sale at New Britain Public Library this month. “The Community Room at the New Britain Public Library will be a beehive of activity with the Friends of the New Britain Public Library putting the finishing touches before the Spring Book Sale […]
Community Events and Meetings in New Britain from Apr 14th to 20th
In New Britain, community meetings and events from today to Sunday, April 20, 2025 include
Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Annual Wreath Laying Planned, With Location Changed to Right Now Ministries
Jan Edwards, President of the Mary McLeod Bethune Club, has announced that, Due to the forecasted rain expected to affect our state this Saturday, April 12th we will be relocating the Wreath Laying Ceremony indoors to Right Now Ministries, located at 295 Arch St., New Britain The annual Wreath Laying Ceremony, held in honor of […]
Hungerford Nature Center Holding Beers & Bears Fundraiser
The Hungerford Nature Center is holding a Beers and Bears, “to raise critical funds for the continued support of its mission.” The Hungerford Nature Center, located on New Britain’s Hungerford Park, is an affiliate of New Britain Youth Museum. The Nature Center says that, This exciting evening is designed for adults ages 21 and older […]
Stewart Flat-Funds Schools Operating Budget Again
Mayor Erin Stewart (R) has proposed no increase in operating funds for New Britain’s schools for the upcoming budget year that begins in July, making her total city operating allocations for city schools over her twelve years as mayor just 3.48% higher in total – an average increase per year of only 0.29%. Stewart’s latest […]
“The 29th Connecticut” Documentary Film Screening and Discussion Planned
There is to be a film screening and discussion about the documentary, “The 29th Connecticut”. Wide Awake Films says that, “The 29th Connecticut” is a short documentary film about the eleven African-American soldiers who enlisted near Berlin, Connecticut, during the American Civil War. The 29th Regiment of United States Colored Troops, formed just after Lincoln’s […]
Racial Justice Coalition Calls Residents to Action for City Emergency Housing and Education Funding
Saying, “New Britain deserves better!” the New Britain Racial Justice Coalition is calling city residents to action, in support of city funding for emergency housing and education. Mayor Erin Stewart (R) is set to announce her budget for the upcoming year tomorrow. After that, the Council will consider the budget. “We’re calling on the New […]
Community Events and Meetings in New Britain from Apr 7th to 13th
In New Britain, community meetings and events from today to Sunday, April 13, 2025 include,
CCSU Center for Africana Studies Hosting Afro Festival
The CCSU Center for Africana Studies is planning its Afro Festival, saying it, “will highlight art, food, and music in African culture, from the Caribbean to the Americas.” CCSU says that, “Performances will take place throughout the day, including drumming by Leonard Epps, a dance performance from Nia Arts, and a musical performance by Iddrisu […]
Women’s Month Self Care Day Hosted by Candyce Scott
New England Counseling, LLC owner Candyce Scott hosted a Women’s Month Self Care Day, an event she invited people for, “fun, relaxation and sisterhood,” in honor of Women’s History Month. Scott said the event was, “a stress management event,” adding she, “hosted the event for women in the community so they could have a safe […]
Retirement Celebration Honoring Rep Peter Tercyak Held to Benefit Sanchez Mayoral Run
Democrats held an event to honor the service of former New Britain State Representative Peter Tercyak (D-26), who announced a year ago that he was retiring at the end of his term, after serving the city in the state House of Representatives for almost twenty-two years. The event, last Thursday, was to benefit the campaign […]
Local Leaders Celebrate “Moving Forward Together!” in Honor of Women’s History Month
State legislators and City Council members honored the accomplishments of local women leaders at an event in honor of Women’s History Month. The event, “Moving Forward Together!” was hosted by the Council President Pro Tempore, Ald Francisco Santiago (D-5), Council Majority Leader, Ald John McNamara (D-4) and Council Assistant Majority Leader Ald Iris Sanchez (D-2). […]
New Britain Residents Attending Remove/ Reverse/ Reclaim Protest
New Britain residents are encouraging local people to join them at the Hartford protest that is part of the nationwide Remove/Reverse/Reclaim protests that are to occur on April 5th at 3:00pm. The Hartford protest is to occur at the State Capitol on Capitol Avenue in Hartford. The April 5, 2025 protests are being organized by […]
Community Events and Meetings in New Britain from Mar 31st to Apr 6
In New Britain, community meetings and events from today to Sunday, April 6, 2025 include
CCSU Online RN to BSN Program Ranked Best in Connecticut
Registered Nursing.org has named CCSU’s RN to BSN Nursing education program to be #1 in Connecticut for 2025. Naming CCSU’s program the best in the state, Registered Nursing.org says that, Central Connecticut State University’s RN to BSN online program provides registered nurses a flexible pathway to complete their bachelor’s degree. Designed for working professionals, the […]