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“Purple” Claim Sparks Controversy
People in the New Britain community are weighing Republican State Representative candidate Sharon Beloin-Saavedra’s claim that she is a “purple” candidate, and whether the claim makes them trust her more or less. Beloin-Saavedra is the Republican candidate for the Twenty-Fourth Assembly District in the 2018 elections. The district represents several neighborhoods in New Britain and […]
Halloween “Trunk or Treat” in North-Oak
Community activists in the North-Oak neighborhood are holding a “Trunk or Treat” Halloween celebration for neighborhood kids. The event will be held on Halloween, October 31, 2018, from 6:00pm to 7:30pm. “Join Us… DJ, food, fun, and games,” say event organizers, “Kids can go from trunk to trunk and collect candy and goodies in a […]
NBYT Presenting The Laramie Project
The No Boundaries Youth Theater, which was formerly called the New Britain Youth Theater (NBYT), will present its production of the acclaimed play, The Laramie Project October 19th to 21st. The play, by Moisés Kaufman and the Members of Tectonic Theater Project, is the first of NBYT’s 2018-19 season. NBYT Executive and Artistic Director Darren […]
Street Debate Re-Surfaces Old Questions
With a resolution to rename Paul Manafort Drive to Ebenezer D.C. Bassett Way back before the City Council after a veto by Republican Mayor Erin Stewart, past questions about former Republican Mayor Manafort are re-emerging. After years of scandal involving the former mayor’s son, also named Paul Manafort, the Council voted nine to six on […]
Working Together in North-Oak Clean-Up
About sixty volunteers of all ages came together for the North-Oak neighborhood’s Community Clean-Up organized by the North-Oak NRZ.
Youth Museum to Hold Benefit Auction
The New Britain Youth Museum will hold a benefit auction on October 12, 2018 to support the educational and animal programs of the Museum.
Committee Reviewing Salary of Mayor, Other Officials
A Council committee is following a process required in city ordinances to consider possible increases in the salaries of the mayor and other city officials.
College Financial Aid Event for NBHS Class of ’19
A “community celebration of the Graduating Class of 2019” will be held on October 20th to help NBHS students to apply for college financial aid.
2018 Unity in the Community Cookout Celebrated
The 2018 Unity in the Community Cookout was celebrated on September 29th, with food, music, games and prayer, blessed with summer-like weather.
Immigrant Heritage Hall of Fame Honors New Inductees
The Immigrant Heritage Hall of Fame honored new inductees at its 2018 Gala on September 27th. The Immigrant Heritage Hall of Fame is a project of the New Britain-based Polish American Foundation of Connecticut. The Hall of Fame honored three individuals and one family, whose heritage represented four different countries. The honorees and their immigrant […]
Immigrant Heritage Hall of Fame Honors New Inductees
The Immigrant Heritage Hall of Fame honored new inductees at its 2018 Gala on September 27th. The Immigrant Heritage Hall of Fame is a project of the New Britain-based Polish American Foundation of Connecticut. The Hall of Fame honored three individuals and one family, whose heritage represented four different countries. The honorees and their immigrant heritages were celebrated […]
Watershed Mining Study Refund Sought by Council
The City Council is seeking a refund from the engineering firm hired as part of Mayor Erin Stewart’s plan to allow strip-mining of drinking watershed land.
Hermanowski Proposed for Committees Clerk
The City Council will consider appointing Lawrence Hermanowski to the vacant position of Clerk of Committees.
Council Considers Changing Manafort Dr to Bassett Way
A City Council proposal would change Paul Manafort Drive to Ebenezer D.C. Bassett Way, in honor of a noted CCSU graduate, abolitionist and diplomat.
Local Groups Awarded $280,000 from Community Foundation
The Community Foundation of Greater New Britain has announced that it has awarded more than $280,000 in grants.
Neighborhood Activists Celebrate Stop Sign Restoration
North-Oak neighborhood residents are celebrating the restoration of the stop signs at the corner of Allen and Carlton streets.
“Bat Boy: The Musical” Opens at CT Theater Company, Sep 21st
“Bat Boy: The Musical” Opens at the Connecticut Theater Company Sep 21st.
Residents Organizing to Restore Allen St. Stop Sign
Neighbors are organizing for reinstallation of stop signs at Allen Street and Carlton Streets at the Board of Police Commissioners meeting.
Protesters Seek to “Release the Tapes” in Police Shooting Case
Protesters sought to “release the tapes” of the incident in which city police fired on the car the three young people were in.
“Final Arrangements” at HITW Theater Sep 14th to Oct 6th
The comedy, “Final Arrangements,” will open at the Hole in the Wall Theater on September 14, 2018.