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Community Events and Meetings in New Britain from Mar 3rd to 9th
In New Britain, community meetings and events from today to Sunday, March 9, 2025 include
The New Britain Downtown District Hosting LepreCON
The New Britain Downtown District hosting “LepreCON”. Organizers say that, ☘️LepreCON returns for its third year to unite all real and faux leprechauns on this annual bar crawl through Downtown New Britain. Enjoy the Craic and drink specials at each stop. 🍻Cheers! Featured Stops:📍Elk’s Lodge 957📍The Industrial Cocktail Bar📍5 Churches Brewing📍I Know You KnowNEW THIS […]
CCSU Center for Africana Studies Hosting Annual Conference Celebrating ‘The Cookout’
The CCSU Center for Africana Studies is hosting “The Cookout: A Celebration of African Diasporic Resilience and Culture,” at its Annual Conference. The 31st Annual Conference, in its 31st year, is the Center’s signature event. Planned for March 6, 2025, from 10:00am to 6:00pm, organizers say, The conference will offer a variety of educational, recreational, […]
Fashion Show at the Library Celebrates Black History Month
That Fashion Show, “Black New Britain”, held at the New Britain Public Library for Black History month was an experience of empowerment and community, according to participants. The event was a part of the Library’s, “A Celebration of Black America: Past, Present & Future” featuring a film screening, author talk and fashion show on February […]
Allen St. Storm-Sewer-Sanitary Time Line
Presentation #32 to our New Britain City Officials. To: Allen St. Neighborhood Flooding Victims, Concerned Citizens, City and State Officials.
NBRJC to Hold February Community Meeting
The New Britain Racial Justice Coalition is planning its February Community Meeting. The Coalition says, Join us for our February Community Meeting! 💬✊🏽📅 Thursday, 2/27 @ 6:30 PM on Zoom🗣️ Agenda:🔹 Open discussion on national politics🔹 City budget priorities🔹 Legislative session updates🔗 Register here: tinyurl.com/NBRJCO125📢 All are welcome—let’s build power together!
Community Events and Meetings in New Britain from Feb 24th to Mar 2nd
In New Britain, community meetings and events from today to Sunday, March 2, 2025 include
Ordinance Proposal Seeks to Clarify When Tenants Can Seek Relief for High Rents
A new City Council proposal seeks to clarify when New Britain residents seeking relief from rents can allege that rents are excessive when their landlords have begun eviction proceeding for nonpayment of rent in certain cases. The proposal, introduced by Ald Jerrell Hargraves (R-2) and Ald Neil Connors (D-4) is on the agenda of the […]
HB 6338 If Approved Will Undermine Tenant Protection
By Aram Ayalon As the Connecticut legislator is making a concerted effort in the 2025 session to address homelessness and shortage of affordable housing, one legislation proposal could undermine this effort. The housing committee of the Connecticut legislator is considering HB 6338 that would allow landlords to request the police to evict individuals whom the […]
150 People Celebrate Swearing-In New NAACP Officers
NAACP State Council President Scot X. Esdaile led a crowd of 150 in celebrating the swearing in of newly elected New Britain NAACP President Jan E. Edwards and other New Britain NAACP officers in a ceremony Tuesday evening. Other newly elected officers included First Vice President, Dr. Violet Jimenez-Sims, Treasurer Samuel Simmons, Assistant Treasure Kim […]
Community Events and Meetings in New Britain from Feb 17th to 23rd
In New Britain, community meetings and events from today to Sunday, February 23, 2025 include
NBRJC to Hold New Britain For All Community Budget Forum
The New Britain Racial Justice Coalition is planning a Community Budget Forum on the city budget. The Coalition says, “Please join the New Britain Racial Justice Coalition for a Community Budget Forum as a part of our New Britain for All anti-gentrification campaign.” “We plan to analyze the current city budget, explain how a city […]
Republican Beloin-Saavedra Reportedly Announces Candidacy for Mayor
Republican City Council Assistant Leader, Ald Sharon Beloin-Saavedra (R-1) has reportedly announced that she is planning to run for Mayor, according to reporting by WTNH Channel 8. Editor’s note: The cover photo for this article is by Dr Frank Gerratana. WTNH quoted Beloin-Saavedra as saying in a statement that, “It is with great humility, commitment, […]
Neighborhood Activists Call for Prioritizing, Planning, Funding and Construction to Complete Allen Street Drainage Project
To: Allen St. Flooding Victims, Concerned Citizens, City and State Officials. PRIORTIZE:
“Skills to Save a Life” Training at Spottswood AME Zion Church for Heart Month
By Dr Peggy Lampkin, Spottswood AME Zion Church is pleased to offer the following: Please join us in making a difference. February is Heart Month so please come out and join us, learn and get an understanding of how to respond in emergencies to save lives. We want you to participate in our Stop the […]
Rep DeFronzo Praises Lamont Special Education Proposal, Urges Approval of Special Education Legislation
State Rep Dave DeFronzo (D-26) is praising a $54 million in funding for special education funding proposed by Gov Ned Lamont (D) in his proposed state budget. DeFronzo, who is sponsoring House Bill 5100, introduced by Rep Maryam Khan (D-5), “to improve the quality and delivery of special education services across the state,” said that, […]
City and CCSU Celebrate Lunar New Year
The city of New Britain and CCSU are recognizing and celebrating the Lunar New Year. CCSU recently held a celebration event, “featuring three dance performances; cultural presentations from Central faculty and students.” Deputy Consul General Suguru Minoya, Consulate General of Japan in Boston, gave closing remarks at the event, and was attended by New Britain […]
Over 150 Attend “Champions of Change” Black History Month Event; Honor Community Leaders
The “Champions of Change” Black History Month event organized by New Britain elected officials, at both the state and local level, was attended by more than 150 people, who joined in honoring, “individuals who have made a lasting impact through their leadership, advocacy, and service to the community,” event organizers said. Council President Pro-Tempore, Ald […]
2025 Little Poland Festival in New Britain to be June 8th
The 2025 New Britain Little Poland Festival is planned for Sunday, June 8th. The popular New Britain cultural and community event is traditionally in springtime in New Britain’s vibrant Broad Street “Little Poland” neighborhood. “Since its humble beginnings just over a decade ago,” Festival organizers say, “the Little Poland Festival has grown to become one […]
CT People’s Survival Program Launches Community Violence Intervention Series in New Britain
The CT People’s Survival Program has announced a three-part Community Violence Intervention Series, noting that it is, “focused on equipping community members with practical skills to interrupt and transform violence.” The CT People’s Survival Program is a 501(c)(3) affiliate of the New Britain Racial Justice Coalition (NBRJC). The organization says that, In collaboration with the […]