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Community Events and Meetings in New Britain from May 5th to 11th
In New Britain, community meetings and events from today to Sunday, May 11, 2025 include,
Insight New England Hosting Mother’s Day Self-Care Night
Insight New England is hosting Mother’s Day Self-Care Night. The event, organizers say, is to include, “free, fun, relaxation and sisterhood.” The event is to be May 23, 2025, from 7:00pm to 9:00pm. It is to be held at 115 West Main Street. RSVPs are requested to Candyce Scott at 860-325-3119.
Council Audit Committee Examines City Audit; Considers Audit Firm for Coming Years
The City Council held a meeting examining the city audit for the budget year that ended last June and discussed requests for proposals for the current budget year. The auditor, CliftonLarsonAllen, found a “Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Financial Reporting”, reporting that, The financial close process of the City did not include a timely […]
Community Events and Meetings in New Britain from Apr 28th to May 4th
In New Britain, community meetings and events from today to Sunday, May 4, 2025 include,
Council Update: Public Hearing On Budget To Be Held April 29th
Common Council Begins Review of Mayor’s Proposed Budget for New Fiscal Year The Common Council will hold a Public Hearing on the Mayor’s proposed Municipal Budget for the next fiscal year on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at 6 p.m. in Council Chambers, 27 West Main Street. Individuals seeking to join the public hearing and speak […]
Alderwoman Sanchez Is Panelist at UCONN’s Latina Campaign School Saturday, April 26
Common Council Assistant Majority Leader Iris Sanchez (D-3) will participate in a panel discussion at the “Together United” conference sponsored by the University of Connecticut School of Social Work’s Puerto Rican/Latino Studies Project on Saturday, April 26th. The conference will be held at the Legislative Office Building, 300 Capitol Avenue in Hartford from 8:30 a.m. […]
We Are $8M Short for the Allen Street Project On Mayor Stewart’s 12 Year Watch!
Presentation #34: To: Our Neighborhood Flooding and Sanitary Back-Up Victims, Concerned Citizens/Taxpayers, City and State Officials:
Central Sports Film Fest Planned to Celebrate Connecticut’s Athletic Heritage
Central Connecticut State University has announced that it will host the Central Sports Film Fest. CCSU says that, “the Central Sports Film Fest is a cinematic celebration of Hartford sports legends and the stories that defined Connecticut’s athletic heritage. The two-day event features dynamic film screenings and conversations with creators and performers behind each production.” […]
New Britain Racial Justice Coalition Hosting City Budget Webinar and April Community Meeting
The New Britain Racial Justice Coalition are hosting an online City Budget Webinar and their April Community Meeting. Inviting people to its Budget Webinar, the Coalition says that, At the beginning of April Mayor Erin Stewart dropped her proposed budget — and once again, it’s full of the same old nonsense that ignores our community’s […]
Community Events and Meetings in New Britain from Apr 21st to 27th
In New Britain, community meetings and events from today to Sunday, April 27, 2025 include
In memory of Brian Keith Albert
Brian Keith Albert (71) passed away in February 2025. He was a life long resident of New Britain and a dedicated community organizer as well as very active in the local NAACP chapter. I had the privilege of serving with him two terms on the Common Council of New Britain where we became close friends. […]
NAACP Economic Development Committee and Multicultural Business Coalition to Meet
The NAACP Economic Development Committee and Multicultural Business Coalition April meeting has been planned. The meeting is to occur on Monday, April 28, 2025 at 6:00pm at the Downtown District office at 33 Court Street. Hunter Mathena, the interim President of the Chamber of Commerce is to be the meeting’s guest.
Scott Speaks on the Importance of Three Council Resolutions
Ald Candyce Scott (D-3) is speaking about the importance of three resolutions she submitted at the last City Council meeting. One resolution acknowledges Child Abuse Prevention Month. Scott said that that, as a counselor, she has worked with children and families for about 15 years. “I have seen some of the most difficult cases and […]
Friends of the New Britain Public Library Planning Spring Book Sale at New Britain Public Library
The Friends of the New Britain Public Library is planning its annual Spring Book Sale at New Britain Public Library this month. “The Community Room at the New Britain Public Library will be a beehive of activity with the Friends of the New Britain Public Library putting the finishing touches before the Spring Book Sale […]
‘Literacy for Justice’ Program Remembers Rev. King at Memorial Wreath Laying
“The rights he dedicated his life to are under threat” By John McNamara A wintry mix outside forced the organizers of the memorial wreath laying for the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. inside on Saturday April 12th to mark the anniversary of the assassination of the civil rights leader on April 4, 1968. The “Literacy […]
Community Events and Meetings in New Britain from Apr 14th to 20th
In New Britain, community meetings and events from today to Sunday, April 20, 2025 include
Happy Passover From the New Britain Progressive
Chag Pesach Sameach from the New Britain Progressive and best wishes for a joyous Passover to Jewish families in New Britain and everywhere.
Stewart Flat-Funds Schools Operating Budget Again
Mayor Erin Stewart (R) has proposed no increase in operating funds for New Britain’s schools for the upcoming budget year that begins in July, making her total city operating allocations for city schools over her twelve years as mayor just 3.48% higher in total – an average increase per year of only 0.29%. Stewart’s latest […]
“The 29th Connecticut” Documentary Film Screening and Discussion Planned
There is to be a film screening and discussion about the documentary, “The 29th Connecticut”. Wide Awake Films says that, “The 29th Connecticut” is a short documentary film about the eleven African-American soldiers who enlisted near Berlin, Connecticut, during the American Civil War. The 29th Regiment of United States Colored Troops, formed just after Lincoln’s […]