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End of Legislative Session Town Hall Planned by New Britain Delegation
Members of the New Britain state legislative delegation and a Council leader are planning an, “End of Session Town Hall to discuss and answer questions on legislation that passed this session.” The Connecticut state legislature recently adjourned its annual legislative session on June 4th. The event is to include Rep David DeFronzo (D-26), Rep Bobby […]
Little Poland Festival Again Draws Tens of Thousands of Visitors in New Britain
Celebrating its 12th year, the Little Poland Festival again drew tens of thousands of people to New Britain to celebrate Polish culture, music and food in the city. The popular celebration of Polish culture, music and cuisine has, for years, attracted huge crowds of people from New Britain, the state and beyond. Tens of thousands […]
Community Events and Meetings in New Britain from Jun 9th to 15th
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Local Residents Planning to Attend “No Kings Day of Defiance” Rally
New Britain residents say they are planning to attend an upcoming, “No Kings Day of Defiance” rally in Hartford, as part of a nationwide day of protest on Flag Day. No Kings says that, In America, we don’t put up with would-be kings. NO KINGS is a national day of action and mass mobilization in […]
Naming of Academic Center Honors Geraldine Brown-Springer
Staff Report Geraldine “Gerri” Brown-Springer, a beloved former Principal of Slade Middle School, was honored on June 3rd, with the re-naming of Brookside School adjacent to Pulaski Middle School in her honor. At the school naming ceremony Dean of Students Michael Peterson and Boys & Girls Club Executive Director James Jones recalled the support and […]
Celebrating Pride in the Heart of the City at South Church
By Frank R. Zilinyi (Dir. of Music at South Church), In the early 2000’s, getting off the NYC subway in Union Square as a teenager on my way to an organ lesson, it was completely unremarkable to see at least a handful of kids my own age begging for change, holding up cardboard signs that […]
Council Increases School Operating Budget by $1 Million, Adds Funding for Library, Homelessness Prevention
On a party-line vote, the Democratic-majority New Britain City Council has approved a city budget that adds $1.1 million to the city schools’ operating budget, which had been again flat-funded in the budget proposed by Mayor Erin Stewart (R), and added $175,000 for New Britain Public Library and $20,000 for homelessness prevention. The budget was […]
Community Events and Meetings in New Britain from May 26th to Jun 1st
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Listro Resigns from Board of Education, Democrats Propose Pozorski for Open Seat
Board of Education member Joseph Listro (D) has resigned from his seat on New Britain’s ten member Board of Education. City Council Democrats have proposed that his replacement be CCSU Professor Aimee Pozorski. Listro, who resigned on May 21, 2025 had, himself, been named to fill a vacancy on the Board in 2020. He was […]
City Council to Hold Meeting on City Budget
The New Britain City Council is set to vote on Wednesday on a city budget for the upcoming year. The special Council meeting is planned for Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at 6:00pm. It is to be held in the Council Chambers on the second floor of City Hall at 27 West Main Street. Mayor Erin […]
Community Events and Meetings in New Britain from May 19th to 25th
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CCSU Students Learn Non Profit Grant Development – Succeed in Winning $10,000 for New Britain Nonprofits
The Prudance Crandall Center and the Klingberg Family Centers are each receiving $5,000 grants from the American Savings Foundation based on applications prepared by Central Connecticut State University students, as part of their “The Psychology of Giving and Introduction to Philanthropy” class. The class, CCSU says, taught the students about the world of non-profits and […]
Honoring the Great Harriet S Geragosian – Steadfast, Caring, Progressive Leader
By Tim O’Brien I was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of the great Harriet S Geragosian. I am saddened for her wonderful family, and I extend my heartfelt sympathy to her son, State Auditor and former state Rep John Geragosian, his wife, Audrey, daughter Molly and all of the members of their family. […]
Council Approves Federal HUD Funds Allocations
The City Council approved allocations of funding the city receives from the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) yesterday, with changes made from the recommendations that had earlier been made by the city Commission on Community and Neighborhood Development. Council Democrats and Republicans debated priorities for the funding, with amendments proposed by Democrats […]
Allen St. Storm-Sewer-Sanitary Problem-Project. Presentation #35. Mayor Stewart is $8M short!
To: Our Neighborhood Flooding and Sanitary Back-Up Victims, Concerned Citizens/Taxpayers, City and State Officials:
2025 New Britain Dionysos Greek Festival This Weekend
The Saint George Greek Orthodox Church has announced its 2025 Dionysos Greek Festival. The event is to be Friday, May 16, 2025, from 11:00am to 1:00am, Saturday, May 17th, from 11:00am to 1:00am and Sunday, May 18th, 12:00pm to 8:00pm. “Annual festival! Free parking/Free admission. Offering traditional Greek food, Greek music, Greek dance performances, local […]
Community Events and Meetings in New Britain from May 12th to 18th
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Stronger Together: A Community Mental Health Fair to be Held at the New Britain Public Library
The New Britain Public Library has announced that it will be hosting “Stronger Together: A Community Mental Health Fair” as part of Mental Health Awareness month. “This free event is open to all members of the community,” the Library says, “and will feature representatives from local organizations that offer support to individuals and families in […]
Celebrating the Asian American and Pacific Islander Festival at CCSU
By Candyce Scott Remarks during the Asian American and Pacific Islander Festival at CCSU on April 30, 2025. I am so excited to be here because I am an alumni of CCSU. This is my home, and my responsibility to be here. I am so proud of my school during these turbulent, troubling times. I […]