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Borinqueneers Monument Vandalized
Vandalism of the Monument dedicated to the 65th Infantry Regiment Borinqueneers is drawing widespread condemnation, shock and disbelief.
Martin Luther King Corridors Initiative Holding Town Hall Meeting
The New Britain Martin Luther King, Jr. Corridors Economic Development Planning Initiative will be holding its Town Hall Meeting tonight, June 6th.
‘Locomotion’ at NBMAA First Friday
The band, Locomotion will play for guests at the June 2019 edition of the New Britain Museum of American Art’s popular First Friday event.
NRZ Seeks City Help to Get Donations to Fire Victims
North-Oak NRZ leaders say that they have been seeking promised assistance from City Hall in getting donations to people displaced by the Allen Street fire.
Thousands Attend 2019 Little Poland Festival
Thousands of people crowded New Britain’s Broad Street on June 2nd in celebration of the eighth annual Little Poland Festival.
5K Benefit Race Honors Sara Krolikowski
The Fourth Annual Sara Krolikowski Memorial 5K will be held to benefit emerging adult programming of Join Rise Be through Advocacy Unlimited.
Council Approves Stewart Budget Plan 10-5
The City Council has approved Republican Mayor Erin Stewart’s budget plan, with ten Council members voting in favor and five opposing.
Kindergarten Information Night Events to be Held
The Consolidated School District of New Britain is inviting interested families to Kindergarten Information Night events.
Rebuilding Together Seeks Applicants
Rebuilding Together New Britain is seeking applicants for its 2019-2020 programs to assist low income homeowners with needed repairs.
Martin Luther King Corridors Initiative to Hold Planning Meetings
The New Britain Martin Luther King, Jr. Corridors Economic Development Planning Initiative is planning a Town Hall Meeting as part of its planning work.
NBHS Football to Hold Fundraiser
The New Britain High School Golden Hurricanes Football is inviting the community help raise funds to purchase new equipment for the team.
“Into the Woods” at CT Theatre Company
The Connecticut Theatre Company is presenting the play “Into the Woods,” a musical with a creative take on well-known, old fairy tales.
Budget Meeting Called for May 29th
Republican Mayor Erin Stewart has called the City Council into a May 29th special meeting to consider her plan for the budget year that begins July 1, 2019.
Proposal for HUD Funds Reports
A proposal introduced in the City Council would require the city Department of Community Development to report to the Council on the city use of HUD funds.
PAL to Host Complimentary Pasta Dinner
The New Britain Police Athletic League (PAL) has announced that it will hold a complimentary pasta dinner on May 23, 2019.
Memorial Day Ceremonies and Parade Planned
New Britain will honor Memorial Day with ceremonies at war memorials and a parade held, as traditionally, on May 30, 2019.
New Britain Public Pools Open for the 2019 Summer Season
With warm summer weather and the end of the 2019 school year here, thoughts are turning to summer days at city pools and splash pads.
Little Poland Festival Coming Soon
The New Britain Little Poland Festival will be celebrating its eighth anniversary this year, as organizers expect 20,000 visitors to the June 2nd event.
Springtime Weather Arrives for North-Oak Clean-Up
The North-Oak NRZ held its most recent neighborhood clean-up event on Saturday, May 18th, a bright and sunny springtime day.
City at Bottom of Schools Funding and Test Scores
With academic success of students apparently affected by the level of local schools funding, New Britain is in the position of being at the bottom of both.