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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.
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.
Springtime Weather Brings Relief
After weeks of COVID-19 social distancing, a warm weekend brought the life and renewal of springtime to back yards and front porches in New Britain, anyway.