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Democrats Endorse Porcher
Chris Porcher has been officially endorsed for Mayor by the Democratic Town Committee, the governing body of the New Britain Democratic Party. Democratic Vice-Chair Ronald Davis nominated Porcher, and the Democratic Town Committee then unanimously endorsed Porcher. The decision means that he will be the Democratic Party nominee, unless he is challenged in a primary, […]
Fall Sports Sign-Ups Open
Registration is still open for 2019 Fall sports season at New Britain High School, but the deadline to sign-up is approaching soon.
“Virtual Devotion” Opening at Hole the Wall
The Hole in the Wall Theater is presenting Eric Coble’s satirical play Virtual Devotion as the last play of its 2018-2019 season. John Bosco, writing on the Theater’s website, says that, Virtual Devotion is a satirical look at what happens when religion becomes a little too mainstream. We follow the interlocking stories of a televangelist […]
Video Appears to Show Officer Punching Person
A video on social media that appears to show a police officer punching someone he was apparently arresting has sparked controversy online.
PAL Midnight Basketball to be at Willow Street Park Jul 20th and 27th
The New Britain Police Athletic League has announced that its Midnight Basketball program will be held at Willow Street Park on July 20th and 27th.
Sexual Assault Crisis Service Hosting LGBTQ + Youth Empowerment Group
The Sexual Assault Crisis Service (SACS) has announced that it is hosting sessions of a LGBTQ + Youth Empowerment group.
St. Ann’s Festa Italiana Planned
A celebration of Italian culture will be held in New Britain as the St. Ann’s Festa Italiana is being planned for August.
Polish Language School for Adults Fall Classes Announced
The Polish American Foundation of Connecticut has announced registration for the Polish Language School for Adults’ autumn classes.
Parties to Endorse for City Elections
The Democratic and Republican parties have announced that they will hold their candidate nominating meetings for the upcoming city elections.
Sanchez Holds Education Forum
State Representative Bobby Sanchez (D-25) held a forum recently to discuss education issues with people in the New Britain community.
Proposal Raises Questions on Tenants
A proposed city ordinance appears to explicitly allow the city to hold tenants, along side of their landlords, responsible for maintenance and repairs.
2019 Osgood Shootout Basketball Tournament Planned
The venerable New Britain tradition, the Osgood Shootout benefit basketball tournament, will be celebrating its twenty-seventh anniversary in 2019.
Library Seeks Vendors for Crafts Fair
The New Britain Public Library is holding an Arts and Crafts Fair that will be in September and is seeking vendors for the event.
Summer Meals Available for Children and Teens
Foodshare‘s New Britain Hunger Action Team is spreading the word about free meals available for children and teens in the city during the summer of 2019. The federally funded summer meals program provides breakfast and lunch at various locations in the city Monday through Friday. The promotion says that, “all kids and teens are welcome […]
NBHS Holding Boys Basketball Camp
New Britain High School will hold a two-week summer basketball skills camp for boys in July and is accepting registrations.
Pisanki Polish Easter Egg Decorating Class Offered
The Polish American Foundation of New Britain is offering a class on painting Pisanki – traditional decorated Polish Easter eggs.
New Britain’s July 4th Fireworks: The 2019 “Great American Boom”
New Britain’s 2019 “Great American Boom” festival and fireworks, celebrating Independence Day, will be held on July 4th in Stanley Quarter Park.
Speaking Out About Fire at NRZ Meeting
The North-Oak NRZ invited residents of a recent fire on Allen Street to address their concerns about the incident and the follow up to it.
Jr. Canes to Hold Flag Football Clinic
New Britain Youth Football and Cheer has announced that it will be holding its Third Annual Flag Football Clinic and has opened registration.
Berriault Campaigning for Council
Democrat Bobby Berriault is running for City Council in New Britain’s Ward 4, hoping to win on his second attempt at being elected to the seat. Berriault has been actively campaigning for one of the two Council seats representing his neighborhood, and says that forty volunteers have been volunteering for his campaign. In 2017, Berriault […]