Community
New Britain Pride Hosting Pride Month Events and Planning 2019 Parade
New Britain Pride is hosting events in New Britain in celebration of the 2018 Pride Month and is working with City Council President Pro-Tempore Eva Magnuszewski (D-AL) for a regional Pride parade next year. A City Council resolution declaring June as “Pride in the City” Month, encouraged, “all residents to come out and attend the […]
Children’s Summer Music Workshop Registering Students for 62nd Year of Program
Entering its sixty-second year, the New Britain Summer Music Workshop is registering students for its programs for the summer of 2018. The program’s invitation says that it is, “for music students in grades 2 – 8 for piano, 2 – 6 for vocals (7 & 8 by instructor’s approval) and grades 4 – 8 for […]
City Meetings and Community Events, Week of Jun 11th to Jun 17th
City meetings and community events coming up during the week from Monday, June 11, 2018 to June 17th include: Mon, Jun 11 New Britain Board of Education Meeting 6:00pm to 8:00pm New Britain High School Wed, Jun 13 Summer Concert Series 11:30am to 1:30pm Central Park, downtown New Britain Ordinance Appeals 4:00pm to 6:00pm City […]
New Britain Public Pools Open for the 2018 Summer Season
As the school year ends, the 2018 opening of city pools and splash pads are open. Splash pads are open, as of Memorial Day weekend. Willow Brook Park Pool and A.W. Stanley Park Pool are open as of Saturday, June 16th at 1:00pm. Pools are open for a day swim sessions from 1:00pm to 4:45pm. During […]
Walnut Hill Park Rose Garden Festival On Jun 16th
The 2018 New Britain Rose Garden Festival will be held on June 16th at Walnut Hill Park. “Come dine, drink and dance among the roses in the Walnut Hill Park Rose Garden,” say New Britain Parks and Recreation. “Be sure to bring your appetite!” The event, sponsored by Stanley Black and Decker will be from […]
Petit Family Foundation Road Race Fundraiser July 22nd
The Petit Family Foundation will hold its eleventh annual 5K Road Race fundraiser on Sunday, July 22, 2018. The race is named the, “Chip’s Family Restaurant 5K benefiting the Petit Family Foundation,” after the title sponsor for the event, Chip’s Family Restaurant. The race is held at Plainville High School at 47 Robert Holcomb Way, in Plainville. […]
“Comedy Nite Live” Jun 21st to Benefit Fathers United Program
A “Comedy Nite Live” event is planned for June 21, 2018 to benefit the Human Resources Agency’s Father’s United Program. The program will feature live performances by Darryl Rosemond, Eryca Nolan and Artie Rob and will include dinner and the show. Doors for the event open at 6:00pm on June 21st and the show begins at […]
Spreading the Word About Free Summer Meals Available for Children
The United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut and End Hunger Connecticut! are hosting a “United Way Day of Action” on June 21, 2018 that, “will focus on helping families in New Britain access nutritious summer meals and engaging children in summer learning.” End Hunger Connecticut! says that, “Summer Meals are free, nutritious, meals and […]
Memorial Day Commemorations and Parade on May 30th
New Britain will honor Memorial Day with ceremonies at war memorials and a parade on May 30, 2018. The New Britain community has a long tradition for how to honor veterans on Memorial Day and Veterans Day, holding ceremonies on the traditional days of remembrance, rather than on the Monday the three day weekend for […]
Arch Area NRZ Build-A-Better Block Event to Be Jun 2nd.
The Arch Area Neighborhood Revitalization Zone (NRZ) will hold its “Build-A-Better Block” community event on June 2, 2018. The event is being organized to bring the community together share and promote positive qualities of the neighborhood. The free, family-friendly event will feature food, music, cultural dances, vendors, face painting and story telling. There will be pinatas, handmade by […]
City Meetings and Community Events, May 21st to May 27th
City meetings and community events coming up during the week from Monday, May 21, 2018 to May 27th include: Mon, May 21 YMCA Community Meeting 7:30am to 9:00am NB YMCA, 50 High Street Smith School Spring Concert (Second Showing) 9:45am to 10:45am Smith School Chamberlain Spring Concert – Instrumental 2:00pm to 3:00pm Chamberlain School BOE […]
North Oak NRZ to Meet at St. Ann Church on May 31st
The North Oak NRZ has announced that it will hold its regular meeting on May 31, 2018. The meeting for the month of May will be held in the lower level of St. Ann Church. The St. Ann Church is at 47 Clark Street. The meeting will begin at 6:45pm. The North Oak Neighborhood Revitalization Zone (NRZ) is […]
Arch Area NRZ “Clean Up, Plant Up” Party Delayed to Jun 16th
The Arch Area Neighborhood Revitalization Zone (NRZ) has announced that its “Clean Up, Plant Up Party” has been delayed to June 16, 2018. The neighborhood clean-up event had been planned for May 19th, but, as the NRZ says, The weather just doesn’t seem to want to cooperate. We have been watching and listening and it […]
“Comedians” by Trevor Griffith Opens May 18th at Hole in the Wall Theater
The Hole in the Wall Theater will present the play “Comedians” by Trevor Griffith from May 18, 2018 to June 9th. The Theater introduces the play, saying, Manchester 1983, the Sex Pistols are the screaming voice of a generation going nowhere but to the United vs City derby and/or back on the dole. Six working-class heroes […]
City Meetings and Community Events, May 14th to May 20th
City meetings and community events coming up during the week from Monday, May 14, 2018 to May 20th include: Mon, May 14th New Britain Downtown District Annual Meeting 8:15am to 9:15am at NBPD Community Room, 10 Chestnut Street Human Resources Agency of New Britain Board of Directors Meeting 4:30pm to 5:30pm at 180 Clinton Street […]
“A Place at the Table” Fundraiser to Help Two New Britain Immigrant Families
There will be a “A Place at the Table” fundraiser on May 20, 2018 to aid two families, one who are facing deportation. The event is being held by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) People Power-New Britain and St. John’s Lutheran Church. Both of the families that the organizations are working to help are longtime residents […]
School District Announces Third Quarter Honor Roll
Diligent students have been working hard at their studies, and the Consolidated School District of New Britain is recognizing them for their success. The school district has announced the Honor Roll in the city’s schools for the third quarter of the academic year. “Congratulations to these students who were named to the Honor Roll for […]
Arch Area NRZ to Meet May 7th at Police Station Community Room
The Arch Area Neighborhood Revitalization Zone (NRZ) will hold its May monthly meeting on May 7, 2018. The NRZ says that, “This will be a working meeting to discuss plans for the May 19 ‘Clean-up/Plant-up’ day and the June 2 ‘Build A Better Block’ event.” The May 7th meeting will be from 5:45pm to 6:45pm in the […]
School District Names Maria Lopez Paraeducator of the Year
The Consolidated School District of New Britain has announced that it named Maria Lopez as its “Paraeducator of the Year,” noting her for her dedication to the students at the Gaffney Elementary School. “My dedication and love to Gaffney School and the Consolidated School District of New Britain is for the success of our students,” said […]
New Britain Legislators and Residents Celebrate Polish Day at the Capitol
New Britain legislators and residents joined many others at the State Capitol to celebrate the 227th Anniversary of the 1791 Polish Constitution, widely regarded, along with the United States Constitution, as an historic advance in world history toward democracy. Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman (D-CT), State Senator Theresa Bielinski Gerratana (D-6), State Rep. Peter Tercyak (D-26), […]