“Justice for Katherine Colon” Activists Bring Protests to Council; Community Police Review Board Creation Re-Emerges in Response
Family members and community activists organized a wave of protest comments at Wednesday’s New Britain City Council meeting calling for “Justice for Katherine Colon”. In response, several Council members, all Democrats, expressed openness to bringing back consideration of a strong community police review board. The speaking on behalf of Colon at the Council member was […]
Council and Board of Education to Meet on Schools Budget
The New Britain City Council and Board of Education are to meet together in a special meeting to review the school budget process and for the upcoming 2024 to 2025 budget year. The meeting is to be on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at 6:00pm, according to the meeting warrant, or announcement, issued by Council President […]
New Britain Public Library Hosting Easter Egg Hunt
The New Britain Public Library is hosting an Easter Egg Hunt, saying, Bring your Easter basket and search for eggs on the library lawn. Rain location: the Children’s Department. Find a golden egg and win a prize! For children 10 and under accompanied by an adult. The event is to be Saturday, March 23, 2024 […]
CCSU Planetarium Presenting Shows on “Giant Slush Puppies”
The CCSU Copernican Planetarium and Observatory is presenting shows on “Giant Slush Puppies”. “Spring is almost here,” says the Planetarium, “but before we bid the cold temperatures farewell, let’s take a trip to the ice giant planets in the outer solar system, Uranus and Neptune, and their moons.” “Join us for a free public planetarium […]
New Britain Public Library Makerspace to Teach About Cricut Machine
“Curious about how to use our Cricut machine,” the New Britain Public Library, asks. “Want to learn more about the variety of projects you can make?” The Library says, Register now for our Intro to the Cricut Machine Workshop! We’ll explore how to import or create designs to craft personalized projects using vinyl, paper, and […]
Community Events and Meetings in New Britain, Mar 11th to 17th
In New Britain, community meetings and events from today to Sunday, March 17, 2024 include,
Contest Invites Kids to Show How They Would Promote Clean Energy and Efficiency
Students in Connecticut are being invited to show, “how they would promote energy efficiency, renewable energy and sustainable solutions,” in the 19th Annual Energize Connecticut℠ eesmarts™ Student Contest, sponsored by Energize Connecticut℠ and its sponsors, Eversource and Avangrid, Inc. subsidiaries United Illuminating, Southern Connecticut Gas and Connecticut Natural Gas. In the contest, sponsors say, students […]
NBYT Hosting Drag Queen Bingo Fundraiser
New Britain/No Boundaries Youth Theater are once again hosting its Drag Queen Bingo Fundraiser event. “Get ready for a night of fabulous drag queens,” the youth theater program says, “exciting bingo games, and loads of fun while raising funds for New Britain’s young performers.” The event is to be Saturday, March 23, 2024 at 6:30pm […]
CCSU Nursing School to Host “Baby Shower” to Provide Information on Resources for Pregnant Women
The CCSU Department of Nursing has announced that it is hosting its second annual community baby shower event, in which, Central Nursing students and other volunteers will provide guests with information about local resources for pregnant women, including local doulas, nurses, lactation consultants, the Hospital of Central Connecticut Family Birth Place, Wheeler Clinic, and other […]
With Primary Decided, Democrats Announce Special Meeting to Elect Leaders
The New Britain Democratic Party has announced that it will hold a special meeting to elect leaders for the upcoming two-year term of office. The meeting is planned for Monday, March 11, 2024 at 7:00pm at City Hall room 504. “All registered Democrats are welcome to attend” the party says. The meeting is held after […]
30th Annual Africana Studies Conference to be Held at CCSU
“Explore the power of the word,” the CCSU Center for Africana Studies says, inviting people to the 30th Annual Africana Studies Conference at CCSU The free conference is to be held on March 7, 2024 from 1:00pm to 5:00pm at CCSU’s Memorial Hall. The Center says that, This year, attendees will explore the theme “The […]
Trinity-On-Main Hosting Easter Egg Hunt
New Britain’s Trinity-On-Main arts and performance venue is planning its annual Easter Egg Hunt event. The event is to include, “pizza and refreshments at 12 noon,” Trinity-On-Main says, “followed by the Easter Egg Hunt,” adding, “family friendly movie starts at 1:00!” The event is March 30, 2024. Trinity-On-Main says that event is for kids, ages […]
Row B Wins Democratic Town Committee Primary Election in New Britain
The Row B slates for Democratic Town Committee in Ward 1 and Ward 3 both won in Tuesday’s primary election for the Democratic Party’s Town Committee. The election had pitted two slates in two of the city’s five wards in what was, at times, a heated contest. The candidates on Row B campaigned on experience […]
Rep. Sanchez and Ald. Santiago Hosting “Pizza and Public Service” Event
State Representative Manny Sanchez (D-24) and City Council President Pro-Tempore Francisco Santiago (D-5) are host a “Pizza and Public Service” event. They invite people to, Please join us for an informative meeting on state and local efforts for improving our neighborhoods, economic development and other work being done. We anticipate a great exchange of ideas […]
In Dispute with New Britain Mayor Stewart, Sanders Files for Freedom of Information
New Britain business owner and former Republican Council member James Sanders, Jr. has filed a Freedom of Information request from Mayor Erin Stewart (R) and a number of key city hall officials, apparently related to a running dispute over property development in the city’s East Side neighborhood. Sanders, of FAFO Properties and Chamberlain Square LLC, […]
Community Events and Meetings in New Britain, Mar 4th to 10th
In New Britain, community meetings and events from today to Sunday, March 10, 2024 include,
Pride Month Flag Raising To Be Held In New Britain On June 3rd
New Britain Pride has invited the community to the 2024 New Britain LGBTQ+ Pride flag raising event. The event is to be June 3, 2024 at 9:30am. The event is traditionally held in Central Park. The national civil rights organization, GLAAD has said that, The majority of Pride events are held in June to commemorate the anniversary […]
Democratic Registered Voters to Choose Party Committee Members in Ward 1 and Ward 3 Tuesday
New Britain residents registered to vote as Democrats in Ward 1 and Ward 2 will have their say as to who will represent them on the New Britain Democratic Party’s governing Town Committee in the March 5th primary election this Tuesday. The election is to be held only in Ward 1 and Ward 3, two […]
New Life II and Wildflower Alliance Present Exhibit, “A Call to Action: Black Movement Leaders: Past & Present”
New Britain’s New Life II Ministries, in partnership with Wildflower Alliance from Western Massachusetts, are presenting an exhibit, “Black Movement History Leaders: Past and Present”, at the New Life II’s downtown Recovery Community Center. The organizations held a reception for the exhibit Thursday. In addition to being on view at New Life II, the exhibit […]
New Britain Council to Consider Hire of Consultant for Flow Metering in Flood-Prone Area
The New Britain City Council is set to consider the hire of a consultant to further investigate needed improvements in a critically flood-prone neighborhood. A neighborhood to the southwest of CCSU, including Newbury, Hampton, Allen, Brighton streets and Eton Place and Roxbury Road has frequently experienced severe flooding resulting from inadequate drainage in the area. […]