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School District Holding ‘Virtual Spirit Week’
As part of its efforts to keep the school community engaged while school is out, the New Britain school district is holding a ‘virtual spirit week.’
Regular City Council Meeting Announced
While many community meetings and events have been cancelled, the City Council has published the agenda of its regular meeting for March 25, 2020.
Springtime Starts to Spring
While people are facing worry and isolation about the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, a little beauty has started to spring up in the form of – springtime.
Online Religious Services Gain Importance Amid COVID-19
Online religious services are gaining larger importance, as life changes in the New Britain community amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Superintendent Announces Likely “Extended School Closure”
New Britain schools Superintendent Nancy Sarra has announced, “extended school closure,” after, “ongoing communication,” with state officials.
Proposal Would Create Process for Land Sales, Leases
A New Britain City Council proposal would provide a process for why and how the city would consider selling or leasing city-owned land or buildings.
Meetings Postponed for Committee to Consider City Officials’ Raises
Meetings of the City Council committee to consider raises in the salaries of the office of mayor, Council and other city officials have been postponed.
School District Says June 19 is Last School Day; Adds Meal Locations
The Consolidated School District of New Britain has announced that the, “last day of school for all CSDNB schools will be June 19, 2020.”
Hole in the Wall Theater Cancels Shows Until Further Notice
New Britain’s Hole in the Wall Theater has announced that it is, “cancelling all live shows until further notice, due to concerns of spreading COVID-19.”
Police to Have Online Story Time During COVID-19 School Closing
During the COVID-19 school closing, the New Britain Police have announced an online story time reading for children for each night while school is out.
Youth Museum Temporarily Closes Due to COVID-19
The New Britain Youth Museum and the New Britain Youth Museum at Hungerford Park are to be temporarily closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Museum says.
New Britain Museum of American Art Temporarily Closing Due to COVID-19
The New Britain Museum of American Art has announced that it will close until March 31, 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Jr Canes Postpones In-Person Registration
New Britain Hurricanes Youth Football & Cheerleading has announced that in-person registration for its 2020 season has been postponed until April 9, 2020.
Youth Theater Suspends Programs Due to COVID-19; Governor Issues New Executive Order
No Boundaries Youth Theater (NBYT) has announced that it is suspending its programs due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
New Britain Schools Closed, Curfew Imposed
Schools are being closed and public events delayed as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and Mayor Erin Stewart is imposing a curfew on the city’s youth.
New Britain Considers COVID-19 School Closing
Amid numerous school closing in the state, Mayor Erin Stewart and Superintendent Nancy Sarra say they will decide today whether to close New Britain schools
“Our Town” Opening at Hole in the Wall Theater – CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
New Britain’s Hole in the Wall Theater is presenting the American classic play, Our Town, by renown playwright Thornton Wilder.
New Britain Democrats Choose New Leader
New Britain Democrats elected a new leader for the local Democratic Party, choosing political organizer Andrew McIndoo as Party Chair.
CANCELLED: Maple Sugaring Pancake Breakfast at Hungerford
It is maple sugaring season, and the New Britain Youth Museum at Hungerford Park will be hosting a Maple Sugaring Pancake Breakfast event.
2020 Diaspora Multicultural Festival Planned
The Diaspora Multicultural Society is planning its Annual Multicultural Festival, continuing its early autumn community event for a third year.