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New Britain Rally Planned for July 10th to “Stop Trumpcare, Save Our Healthcare”
With the health care of many New Britain residents at risk from Republican efforts to repeal the Affordable Care Act, commonly called “Obamacare”, local activist Bobby Berriault has announced a rally to protest the repeal. The event, on July 10th, is being called a, “Stop Trumpcare, Save Our Healthcare Rally.” The rally is planned for 6:00pm […]
2017-18 Kindergarten Registration Begins in New Britain
Registration for kindergarten is open in New Britain for the 2017-18 school year. Registration is at the school district’s Central Registration office, at 183 Steele Street, located behind Slade Middle School. Children who will be five years old prior to or on January 1, 2018 are eligible for 2017-18 kindergarten classes. To register their children, parents need […]
Merrill Gay: Why I am running for New Britain
by Merrill Gay Why, in today’s world, does anyone want to run for mayor of New Britain? It’s a good question. When I came to New Britain in 1989, I was immediately impressed by its people, its parks and natural resources and its rich cultural diversity. At once I knew this was the place to […]
Petit Family Foundation Announces Grants
The Petit Family Foundation announced that it has recently awarded grants to various organizations throughout the state. The grants include contributions to the Hoops for Homeless program in New Britain and Central Connecticut State University’s Tech It Out program. Grants from the Foundation were in amounts, ranging from $500 to $50,000. The Foundation said that, […]
New Britain Residents Get into Bees Game Free on Independence Day
The New Britain Bees are offering free admission to New Britain residents for its game on Independence Day. The game, on July 4th, will be at 2:05pm. The Bees will be hosting the Somerset Patriots at New Britain Stadium. “Any fan with a valid New Britain ID will get in free, so make sure to get to the ballpark […]
“The Lion King Jr” at Opens New Britain Youth Theater July 28th
New Britain Youth Theater’s presentation of its summer musical, Disney’s “The Lion King Jr”, opens on July 28th. The youth actors will perform the award-winning Broadway hit musical based on the popular Disney film about a lion cub’s journey away from home and back again, set on African savannah. Over forty children and teens participating on stage […]
More NBHS Coaching Leadership to be Introduced
Marc Wesoly is being introduced as the head coach of the New Britain High School girls’ basketball team. His coaching staff includes Symone Roberts, serving as the freshman girls’ coach, and Mike Jones, who is the JV girls’ coach. Wesoly is a NBHS business teacher, and was also an assistant coach on the High School’s boys’ basketball team […]
25th Annual Osgood Shootout to be August 19th and 20th
New Britain’s 2017 Osgood Shootout basketball tournament will be Saturday, August 19th and Sunday, August 20th, the Tournament’s Director Darwin Shaw has announced. The 2017 tournament marks the 25th anniversary of the venerable New Britain event. The tournament, “New England’s Biggest Summer Men’s Basketball Tournament,” has long been known for spirited competition and for bringing […]
Students Show Science Skills at Smalley School
Smalley Elementary School held its first science fair recently, as students showed off their abilities and creativity. One student explained how to create Oobleck, the sticky green substance featured in Dr. Seuss’ “Bartholomew and the Oobleck.” Other students’ projects delved into the workings of tsunamis and volcanoes and examining which brand of popcorn pops the most kernels. […]
2017 Dożynki to be Held August 26th and 27th
The Polish American Council of Greater New Britain Charities, Inc. has announced that New Britain’s 2017 Dożynki festival will be held on August 26th and 27th. Dożynki is the traditional Polish harvest celebration, giving thanks for a bountiful harvest. This year, New Britain will be celebrating the 37th Dożynki festival. The festival begins with the celebration of […]
Diaspora Multicultural Society to Hold Eid al-Fitr Family-Style Celebration June 30th
Diaspora Multicultural Society will hold an Eid al-Fitr Family-Style Celebration on Friday, June 30th at 6:00pm. Eid al-Fitr is the Islamic holiday, called the “feast of breaking of the fast”, celebrated at the end of the holy month of Ramadan. The event will be at the Diaspora Multicultural Society, located at 90 John Street. The Diaspora […]
Ramadan Ends and Eid al-Fitr Celebration Begins
The Islamic holy month of Ramadan, which began on May 26th, ends today, June 24th, and this evening is the beginning of the three day celebration Eid al-Fitr, the “feast of breaking of the fast”. During Ramadan Muslims commemorate of the revelation of the Quran to the prophet Muhammad, and its observance is very important […]
Machinists Endorse Merrill Gay for Mayor
Democratic Mayoral candidate Merrill Gay has received the endorsement of the International Association of Machinist and Aerospace Workers, IAMAW, one of the largest unions in North America. In announcing the union’s support for Merrill Gay being elected as Mayor of New Britain, John Harrity, president of the IAMAW State Council said, “We are proud to […]
Chief Wardwell to Speak at North Oak NRZ Meeting on June 26th
The North Oak NRZ (Neighborhood Revitalization Zone) will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, June 26, 2017. Police Chief James Wardwell will be the guest speaker. The meeting will be held at 7:00pm at the North Oak Police Substation. Issues discussed in the North Oak NRZ include: Problems with buildings and streets Problems with crime activity Problems […]
Football and Basketball Coaching Decisions at NBHS
The New Britain school district has announced two big coaching decisions at New Britain High School, with Tebucky Jones re-appointed as the Head Football Coach and Kurt Reis being introduced as the Head Coach of the New Britain High School Boys Basketball Team. Upon the recommendation of Superintendent Nancy Sarra, Athletic Director Len Corto and NBHS […]
NAACP Youth Council to Hold Open House on June 29th
The New Britain Branch NAACP Harriett Tubman Youth Council is holding an Open House on Thursday, June 29th, from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. At the evening of fun and education, young people are invited to enjoy food, make new friends and win prizes. The Open House to to allow young people to learn reasons why they […]
Puerto Rican Festival to be September 9th.
New Britain’s 2017 Puerto Rican Festival is planned for September 9th this year. New Britain’s Puerto Rican Festival is a long standing tradition in the community. Held on High Street, the Festival places the Puerto Rican Society of New Britain at the center of community life in the city. The Festival is a time when […]
Democrats to Nominate Candidates for City Elections on July 20th
With Republicans likely to re-nominate incumbent Republican Mayor Erin Stewart, Democrats have announced that the day that they will nominate a candidate for Mayor and other offices will be July 20th. While the Democratic Town Committee does not make its official endorsement until July, it widely believed that Board of Education member Merrill Gay will […]
NBHS Class of 2017 Graduates
Wet weather could not contain the spirit of celebration as local dignitaries, school administrators and teachers joined over 500 graduating seniors and their families to celebrate the graduation of the Class of 2017 from New Britain High School. “Starting from my days at Pulaski Middle School and in my 18 years in the New Britain School […]
Jr Canes to Host 3rd Annual Tebucky Jones Youth Football Camp
The New Britain Jr Canes will host its Third Annual Tebucky Jones Youth Football Camp on June 24th. The camp, a program of New Britain Hurricanes Youth Football & Cheerleading, will the Saturday June 24th, from 9:00am to 1:00pm at Chesley Park. Registration begins at 8:30am. The camp is fee and open to all kinds […]