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Community Events and Meetings in New Britain from May 19th to 25th
In New Britain, community meetings and events from today to Sunday, May 25, 2025 include
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
In New Britain, community meetings and events from today to Sunday, May 18, 2025 include
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 […]
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