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New Britain Public Pools and Splash Pads Open for the 2023 Summer Season
The hot summer months of 2023 are here and New Britain city pools and splash pads are open, providing relief from the heat and summer fun. The pools in New Britain’s Willow Brook Park Pool and A.W. Stanley Park Pool opened on June 17, 2023 at 1:00pm and are to close on August 12th at […]
Mobile COVID-19 Testing to Be At Smalley School
State Representative Bobby Sanchez (D-25) is announcing a mobile COVID-19 testing site he has been working to make available in New Britain.
2021 New Britain 4th of July Fireworks, “Great American Boom,” Announced
New Britain’s widely attended July 4th “Great American Boom” fireworks display, celebrating Independence Day, will be held again in 2021.
Happening in New Britain Jun 15th to 21st
New Britain city meetings and community events coming up during the week of Monday, June 15, 2020 to Sunday, Jun 21st include the Interfaith Call to Prayer.
Council Exploring Creating Police Citizen Review Board
The New Britain City Council’s Ad Hoc Committee will hold a meeting to consider the concept of establishing a Police Citizen Review Board.
Online Interfaith Call to Prayer Announced
Faith leaders in New Britain have announced an Interfaith Call to Prayer, to be held online by Zoom, Facebook Live and conference call.
Little Poland Festival Cancelled for 2020
Community leader Adrian Baron has announced, “It is with heavy heart, that we must officially announce the cancellation of the 2020 Little Poland Festival.
Council Resolution to Declare Pride in the City Month
With a City Council resolution and a flag raising, the New Britain community is celebrating LGBTQ Pride Month in New Britain.
New Britain Public Pools Open for the 2020 Summer Season
With hot weather already here, New Britain city pools are opening soon for the summer season, but with special rules due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
New Britain Camp Experience Different This Year
New Britain Parks and Recreation has announced that its camp TotalRec will have limited spaces and a lottery for admission during the summer of 2020.
Police Cancel Annual Rabies Clinic
New Britain Police announced, “that this year’s Rabies Clinic has been cancelled due to the ongoing public health concerns caused by the Covid virus.”
Zaldivar Named Chamberlain Principal
The New Britain Board of Education has named Chamberlain Elementary School Interim Principal Manuel Zaldivar as the school’s new Principal.
Honoring Veterans on Memorial Day
Monuments for those who fought for our country and made the ultimate sacrifice in numerous conflicts are all around New Britain.
School District Launches Free Student WiFi
The Consolidated School District of New Britain has announced the launch of is temporary wi-fi network to aid students with online learning.
School System Announces Pre-School Registration
The Consolidated School System of New Britain has announced online pre-school registration for the 2020-2021 school year.
BOE to Discuss “Savings Account” Resolution
The New Britain Board of Education will hold a special meeting on Saturday, with the city’s “savings account” resolution” and other items on the agenda.
North-Oak Effort to Aid Those in Need During Pandemic
During the COVID-19 pandemic, when those who are most in need are hit hardest, Pastor Dana Smith has announced an effort to help. Pastor Smith announced an effort by Wellspring Church, New Life II Ministries, the North-Oak NRZ, Pastors Al and Tracie Williams and Teeza Pleeza, who, “Will be handing bags of food gift cards […]
Ghannam Announces Tutoring & Investigative Business
Dr. Yvette Ghannam, well known in New Britain for her community activism and neighborhood leadership, has announced a new business.
Ghannam Announces Tutoring & Investigative Business
Dr. Yvette Ghannam, well known in New Britain for her community activism and neighborhood leadership, has announced a new business.
New Britain Police Crack Down on ATVs & Dirt Bikes
New Britain Police Chief Christopher Chute has announced that the city’s Police are cracking down on ATVs and dirt bikes on city streets.