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“In the Heights” Presented by NBHS
An all NBHS student cast will perform the award-winning musical “In the Heights,” which, NBHS says, “brings a slice of New York City to our stage.”
Blogoslawski Apparently Charged With DUI
Republican City Tax Collector Cheryl Blogoslawski appears to have been arrested by police for driving under the influence in Southington. The police blotter reported on March 15, 2019 by the Southington Observer noted that, “Cheryl Blogoslawski, 54, of 34 Edbert Dr., New Britain, was charged with driving under the influence.” The alleged incident occurred on […]
“Moon Over Buffalo” Opening at Connecticut Theater Company
The Connecticut Theater Company will open its production of Ken Ludwig’s comic play “Moon Over Buffalo,” about a actor-couple trying to return to stardom.
State of the City
While Republican Mayor Erin Stewart reports on the state of the city in her sixth year in office, key data still shows New Britain being behind.
Wilton Students Accused of Racist Chant at NBHS Player
Wilton High School students are accused of hurtling a racist chant at an African American NBHS player at a recent basketball playoff game.
CCSU’s Ebenezer Bassett Hall to Be Dedicated
CCSU has announced the dedication ceremony of the Ebenezer Don Carlos Bassett Social Sciences Hall, in honor of University’s most accomplished graduate.
Smoke Alarms Available From Fire Department
Neighborhood leaders and the Fire Department are spreading the word about the program in which new fire alarms can be installed by city fire fighters.
7th Annual Hoops for Homeless Planned
The annual Hoops for Homeless benefit basketball tournament is back this April, bringing basketball to downtown New Britain while helping homeless children.
North Oak NRZ Elects Leadership
The North Oak NRZ has elected its Executive Board and committee chairs to lead the neighborhood organization for the North and Oak Streets area.
School Leaders Offer Condolences After Tragic Loss of NBHS Senior and His Brother
City education leaders offered condolences after the NBHS senior and his brother whose lives were cut short in the tragic fire on Elam St. were identified.
HITW Presenting Macbeth as “Film Noir”
William Shakespeare’s classic play Macbeth is getting a unique interpretation in the Hole in the Wall Theater’s upcoming production.
Lopes Wins New Britain but Bizzarro Wins Seat
While Rep. Rick Lopes (D-24) won the vote in New Britain, votes from Berlin put Republican Gennaro Bizzarro into the State Senate in the special election.
NBMAA First Friday to Feature Savage Brothers Band
The New Britain Museum of American Art has announced that the March edition of its popular First Friday event will feature the Savage Brothers Band.
North-Oak NRZ to Hold Elections
The North-Oak NRZ, the neighborhood organization for the North and Oak Streets area, has announced that it will hold its 2019 elections on February 28th.
Lamont Proposes School Grant Increase for New Britain
In Gov. Ned Lamont’s first budget to the state legislature, he proposed that New Britain receive $7.6 million more in education aid over the next two years.
Fundraiser Planned for NBHS Boys Basketball
The Annual Boys Basketball Fundraiser, to raise funds for the New Britain High School boys basketball program, is coming up in March.
“Green New Deal” to Have Council Hearing
With a “Green New Deal” Congressional resolution receiving national attention, the Council is set to hold a public hearing on similar local resolution.
NBHS Honor Roll Announced
New Britain High School has announced the students on its Honor Roll for the second quarter of the 2018-2019 school year.
NAACP and Black Democrats Hold Criminal Justice Forum
Proactive engagement between the community and law enforcement was a common theme at Black History Month Town Hall meeting on criminal justice.
Family Forum Planned on Schools Budget
The Consolidated School District of New Britain is focusing its February, “Family/Community Forum,” on the school system budget for the upcoming budget year.