04 March, 2025
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2023 New Britain 4th of July Fireworks, “Great American Boom,” Planned

New Britain’s widely attended July 4th “Great American Boom” fireworks display, celebrating Independence Day, is planned for the 2023 celebration. The 2023 Great American Boom fireworks event has been scheduled for Tuesday, July 4, 2023. The event is to feature food trucks, DJ entertainment and, of course, fireworks. The administration of Mayor Erin Stewart says […]

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“Morning Without Child Care” Rally Set for Tuesday in New Britain

Coalition Says State Needs $700 Million To Address A “Crisis” Advocates of affordable child care are organizing a “Morning without child care” rally on Tuesday March 15th at child care centers across the state, including a New Britain rally at the Human Resources Agency (HRA) on Clinton Street. Coalition leaders, who include New Britain Board […]

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Council Resolution Proposed To Support Ukraine

Local Responses Grow To War, Humanitarian Crisis By John McNamara A resolution affirming Ukraine’s “independence and territorial integrity” will be considered by the New Britain Common Council at its March 9th meeting. Alderman Aram Ayalon (D-3), consulting with members of the city’s Ukrainian and Polish communities, is submitting a resolution as war and a humanitarian […]

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Unity urged after shooting incident near high school

Four Republican BOE Members Call For Early Buyout Of Retiring Superintendent By John McNamara Leaders of “Ice the Beef” (ITB), a regional anti violence and youth empowerment group, gathered with several residents and educators at New Britain High School (NBHS) on Sunday calling for an end to divisiveness and new actions that will reduce violence […]

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