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“Back to School Bash” in Walnut Hill Park Aug 23rd
A “Back to School Bash” will be celebrated in Walnut Hill Park on Wednesday, August 23rd. The school district says that, “As parents, students and educators get ready for the first day of school, the school district and city is preparing a celebration to mark students’ return to the classroom.” The event will be from […]
Former Board of Education President Creates Charitable Fund
Former school board President Fran Wolski has established a family charitable fund to make grants to enrich the lives of New Britain school children. The new Raymond and Frances Wolski Family Fund will be administered by the Community Foundation of Greater New Britain. The donor-advised fund will make small annual grants, with Wolski playing the […]
Hundreds attend St. Mary’s Festival
Exuberant music and the scent of delicious food filled the air on the grounds of the St. Mary Catholic Church on Main Street for the annual “Festival in Honor of Our Lady of the Assumption” on August 12th. The outdoor festivities are the middle day of the three-day celebration. Hundreds attended the Festival on Saturday. […]
New Sports Registration Process at NBHS
A new registration process has been announced for student-athletes at New Britain High School, using the FamilyID online service. “We will be using Family ID to make the student athletes registration for Athletic teams easier with all online filing of the information needed,” Athletic Director Leonard Corto says on the sports registration website, adding that […]
Preschool and Kindergarten Registration Open
The school district has announced that preschool registration is open. As with kindergarten registration, preschool registration is at the school district’s Central Registration office, at 183 Steele Street, located behind Slade Middle School. Preschool registration is available for four-year-old children, as well as for children who will be three years old prior to or on January […]
2017 St. Mary’s Church Festival to be Aug 11th, 12th and 13th
The St. Mary Roman Catholic Church will hold its 2017 Annual Festival on August 11th, 12th and 13th. The Festival in Honor of Our Lady of the Assumption will begin on Friday, August 11th with Mass and Coronation of the Statue of Our Lady, beginning at 5:30pm. A Multi-cultural celebration will begin at 7:00pm. On Saturday, August […]
Latin Festival in Walnut Hill Park Aug 19th
The Second Annual Latin Festival will be held on Saturday, August 19, 2017 in Walnut Hill Park, from 11:00am to 6:00pm. The event, with free admission, will have artists, musicians and other entertainment, food vendors, a Kids Fair, resource tables, motivational speakers, and free backpacks, haircuts and uniforms.
New Britain Police 2017 “Stuff a Cruiser” School Supplies Drive for New Britain Kids Aug 12th
The New Britain Police Department and the New Britain Police Union are holding a drive for school supplies for New Britain public school kids. The second installment of the “Stuff a Cruiser” drive will be held on Saturday, August 12, 2017 from 10:00am to 2:00pm at the Target Store at 475 Hartford Road in New […]
Major Inaccuracies in City Journal Article on School System Salaries
Major inaccuracies appeared in a recent article by the Republican-oriented New Britain City Journal in which City Hall Republicans attacked a decision by the Republican-led Board of Education on administrative staff salaries. In an editorial, the City Journal, closely allied with Republican Mayor Erin Stewart, criticized the decision of the Board of Education on three […]
GOP Alderman Hits School Board On Salaries But Rubber Stamps Pay Hikes, More Spending At City Hall
By John McNamara The sometimes fragile relations between City Hall and the Board of Education took a backward step this week over complaints from Ward 2 Republican Alderman Kristian Rosado appearing in the New Britain City Journal. Rosado, in a front-page story in the City Journal, derided a unanimous BOE move on salary increases for […]
Construction to Begin on Monument to Honor 65th Infantry Borinqueneers
Construction is ready to begin on the monument for the highly decorated 65th Infantry Regiment, known as the Borinqueneers, at the new city park in the unit’s honor at the corner of Washington and Beaver Streets. The 65th was organized as a military unit on Puerto Rico in 1898 and its soldiers were primarily Puerto Rican. […]
St. Mary Church Celebrates Our Lady of the Assumption Festival Aug 11th, 12th and 13th
The St. Mary Roman Catholic Church will hold its 2017 Annual Festival in Honor of Our Lady of the Assumption on August 11th, 12th and 13th. The Festival will begin with Mass and a Multicultural Night on Friday, August 11th from 5:00pm to 9:00pm. On Saturday, August 12th, from 12:00pm to 8:00pm, the large, outdoor […]
Hundreds Celebrate National Night Out in New Britain
Hundreds of people gathered in a festival atmosphere for New Britain’s 2017 National Night Out. The 2017 National Night Out was held in Central Park. A large grill cooked up hamburgers by the dozen, while music played and children bounced playfully inside large inflatables. The weather was warm and the mood was upbeat at the […]
Family Fun Days at New Britain Youth Museum in August
The New Britain Youth Museum is presenting, “Family Fun Days!” during the month of August, 2017. On certain days, admission for adults and children (2+) will be $1.00. Free admission applies for museum members and military families. The Family Fun Days activities are: Rock Painting, Thursday, August 3rd, 11:30am to 2:30pm. Learn Origami: The Art […]
Bringing the Community Together at Willow Street Park Community Day, July 29th
By Elena Trueworthy The North-Oak neighborhood volunteers never stop working. In a packed room at the Oak St. Police Substation on Monday night, members of the NRZ welcomed Fire Chief Ronalter to share information and respond to questions by the group. A good portion of the time, however, was also spent going over the final […]
Terry Turcotte Appointed as Principal of Roosevelt Early Learning Center
Roosevelt Early Learning Center’s Interim Principal has been elevated to serve as the school’s Principal. “I look forward to providing students and families with a foundation for success throughout their educational years by focusing on the academic, emotional, and social needs of the whole child,” said Turcotte. “As interim principal of Roosevelt Early Learning Center, […]
“Alice’s Adventures In Wonderland” Playing at the Hole in the Wall Theater
The Hole in the Wall Theater is presenting “Alice’s Adventures In Wonderland”. The play is an adaptation, by Rachel Teagle, of the famous story by Lewis Carroll. This production is directed by Mary Roane and produced by Elizabeth Hill. The Hole in the Wall invites people to, “Journey down the rabbit hole with Alice in this […]
New Britain Youth Theater’s “The Lion King Jr” Opening on July 28th
The New Britain Youth Theater‘s presentation of Disney’s “The Lion King Jr.” will open on Friday, July 28th at Holmes Elementary School. The NBYT describes the play: Along with Simba, Nala, Timon, Pumbaa, and other favorites from Disney’s blockbuster of the screen and stage, over forty children and teens from throughout Connecticut will participate on stage and behind […]
Justin Carlin Named Director of NBHS Golden Hurricanes Marching Band
Justin Carlin, who was a member of the Golden Hurricanes Marching Band, himself, as a New Britain High School student years ago, has returned to lead the Golden Hurricanes as its new Director. “As a product of the Consolidated School District of New Britain, I am both proud and humbled to be the next band director […]
2017 New Britain High School Freshman Orientation August 15th.
The New Britain school district has announced that New Britain High School will be holding freshman orientation for the incoming Class of 2021 will be held on Tuesday, August 15, 2017 at 10:00am. The orientation will be held in the NBHS auditorium. The school district says that, “We urge you to come on this day to […]