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Fagan League Holding Winter Clinics and Opening 2018 Baseball Registration
“Spring is almost here and baseball is back!” says the New Britain Fagan Cal Ripken Baseball League. Even with snow still falling, the Fagan League says it, “is excited and gearing up for the 2018 baseball season!” New Britain Fagan League is a non-profit, volunteer run baseball organization for children, ages four to twelve. The […]
Easter “Eggstravaganza” at Hungerford Park Mar 31st
The New Britain Youth Museum at Hungerford Park will hold an Easter “Eggstravaganza” on March 31, 2018 to “welcome spring at Hungerford.” “Visit with our rabbits and hunt for Easter surprises,” says the Museum. The event will feature an egg hunt, ongoing from 10:30am to 12:30pm. “The number of eggs collected by each child will be […]
Study Commissioned by City on Strip Mining Watershed Land Submitted to State
Lenard Engineering, Inc. has completed its report, done for the city administration of Republican Mayor Erin Stewart, as part of a process for the city to request that it be permitted to allow strip mining on New Britain’s protected watershed lands by the Tilcon company. The study was presented to the state Water Planning Council and Council […]
“Much Ado About Nothing” Opening at the Hole in the Wall Theater Mar 16th
The Hole in the Wall Theater will open its production of “Much Ado About Nothing” on March 16, 2018. In the Hole in the Wall Theater’s latest production of the classic play, the Theater presents a different interpretation of William Shakespeare’s work. In the adaption, by William Arnold, After a fight over the family cattle business, Don […]
Statewide Democratic Candidates’ Forum to be Held in New Britain Mar 15th
A “Meet the Candidates Forum” will be will be held in New Britain on March 15th, allowing people to meet and ask questions of Democratic candidates running for statewide offices, such as governor. With the 2018 statewide elections drawing closer, candidates across the state from both parties are testing the waters and building campaign organizations in […]
North Oak NRZ Elects 2018 Officers Amid Growing Neighborhood Activism
Based on reporting by Antonio C. Lavoy, Sr. The North Oak NRZ met on February 26th to elect its officers for 2018, with new leaders joining existing leaders in the work that the NRZ does to advocate for the neighborhood. The North Oak Neighborhood Revitalization Zone (NRZ) a community organization, formed under state law, that […]
“The Man Who Came to Dinner” Opening at CT Theater Company Mar 10th
The Connecticut Theater Company will open its production of the “The Man Who Came to Dinner” on March 10, 2018. The play, by George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart, as described by the Theater, is set in a small town in Ohio in December. Famous and outlandish orator Sheridan Whiteside has been invited to dinner […]
Hole in the Wall Theater Open Mic Night, Mar 3rd
Once again, the Hole in the Wall Theater will host its Open Mic Night. The March edition of its popular event will be March 3, 2018. “We provide a stage, a mic and a piano. You provide the entertainment,” says the event organizers. “Take the stage and share a song, comedy routine, monologue, poem, dance…. whatever talents […]
Ald. Ayalon Says $115 Million Borrowing Plan and Other Decisions Should Not be Rushed
Democratic Ald. Aram Ayalon (D-3) says the Democrats on the City Council are doing the job the people elected them to do by taking a close look at the city’s finances to make the right budget choices for the city’s future. He says that taking the time to do so is the right thing to […]
Award-Winning Author of “The New Jim Crow”, Michelle Alexander, to Speak at CCSU
Michelle Alexander, the award-winning author of the acclaimed book, The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness, will speak at an already-full event at Central Connecticut State University on February 28, 2018. The New Jim Crow is described as, a stunning account of the rebirth of a caste-like system in the United […]
Pancake Breakfast and Maple Sugaring at Hungerford Park Mar 10th
Early springtime in New England brings the opportunity for a sweet treat from sugar maple trees in the forests around us, and a chance to keep in touch with some old traditions. In that spirit, the New Britain Youth Museum at Hungerford Park is having a “Pancake Breakfast and Maple Sugaring” event on March 10th. […]
CCSU Volleyball Team Holding School Supplies Drive for Smalley Academy Feb 24th
The Central Connecticut State University (CCSU) Volleyball Team is holding a school supplies drive to benefit the students at the Smalley Academy elementary school. “The volleyball team is collecting the school supplies in an effort to help replenish supplies at Smalley Academy and make the school year easier for the students and teachers,” says a […]
Grants Announced to Support Nonprofit Hurricane Maria Relocation Efforts
The Community Foundation of Greater New Britain (CFGNB) and the American Savings Foundation have announced that applications are being accepted from non-profit organizations to aid their efforts to assist people who were displaced by Hurricane Maria. The foundations worked together to create the Hurricane Maria Puerto Rico Relief Fund and have announced that the Fund has […]
North Oak NRZ to Elect Officers at Feb 26th Meeting
The North Oak NRZ (Neighborhood Revitalization Zone) will hold elections for its officer positions at its upcoming meeting on February 26, 2018. The meeting is to be held at Right Now Ministries at the Four Star Plaza at 224 Allen Street. The positions to be elected are President, Vice-President, Secretary and the chairs of the Community Development, Human […]
Stewart-Trump Meeting Sparks Ire Among New Britain Residents and Renewed Questions
Republican Mayor Erin Stewart’s meeting with fellow Republican, President Donald Trump, has drawn the ire among New Britain residents and questions about her sincerity in distancing herself from the widely reviled Republican President. Stewart visited Trump on February 14, 2018, CTMirror reported, “to publicize tax incentives available to investors in struggling communities designated as Opportunity […]
“Build a Better Block” Meetings to Be Held for Arch Street and East Side Neighborhoods
Two “Build a Better Block” meetings are planned, on February 24, 2018, for the East Side neighborhood and February 26th, for the Arch Area neighborhood. The Arch Area Neighborhood Revitalization Zone (NRZ) has announced that there will be a planning meeting for the Build a Better Block event to be held in June 2018 on Arch Street between […]
NBHS Parents’ Music Association Gala to be March 3rd.
The New Britain High School Parents’ Music Association will host its Fourth Annual “Gala of Great Food and Great Music” on March 3, 2018. The event is to raise money for the NBHS Music Department. The school district says that, “Proceeds from the gala will be used to purchase new custom costumes for the Madrigal […]
Lt. Gov. Nancy Wyman to Speak at City of Pride Kickoff
New Britain Pride has announced that Connecticut Lieutenant Gov. Nancy Wyman (D-CT) will speak at its City of Pride Launch Party. The Launch Party fundraising event will held February 23, 2018, from 6:00pm to 10:00pm at the Back Nine Tavern. Wyman has been in public service for thirty years, from Tolland Board of Education to serving […]
Holy Cross Church Bazaar and Carnival Planned for July 12th to 14th
City Council President Pro-Tempore Ald. Eva Magnuszewski (D-AL) and Council Majority Leader, Ald. Carlo Carlozzi, Jr. (D-5) have introduced a resolution to authorize a license for Holy Cross Church to hold a bazaar/carnival. The Bazaar and Carnival is planned to take place from July 12, 2018 to July 14, 2018. The event is planned to be held at 221 Farmington […]
“Kids’ Night Out” at Hungerford Park, Feb 17th
The New Britain Youth Museum at Hungerford Park will be holding a “Kids’ Night Out” event on February 17th. The Museum says, ” Drop kids off at the nature center for an evening of fun.” The Museum says that the program costs $15 per child for members and $25 per child for non-members. “Games crafts, […]