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Proposal Would Ban Tobacco and Marijuana in City Public Places
A proposed city ordinance being introduced would ban smoking of tobacco and marijuana in public buildings and parks in the city.
Sidewalk Proposal Returns to Council
A proposal that would move responsibility for sidewalk repairs to the city as returned to the full Council, potentially for final approval.
Democrats Honor Gerratana
The current and former Lieutenant Governor and other dignitaries joined local Democrats at a recent event honoring former State Senator Terry Gerratana.
North-Oak NRZ June Meeting Planned
The North-Oak NRZ has announced its regular public meeting for the month of June.
Midsummer Festival – Noc Świętojańska – to be Celebrated
The Polish American Foundation is celebrating its Midsummer Festival – Noc Świętojańska – to raise funds for disabled children and youth in Poland.
Jr. Canes Host Tebucky Jones Youth Football Camp
New Britain Youth Football and Cheer has announced that it is hosting its Fifth Annual Tebucky Jones Youth Football Camp.
TD Bank Donates $10,000 to Rebuilding Together
Rebuilding Together New Britain has announced that it has received a $10,000 donation from TD Bank’s TD Charitable Foundation.
Celebrating Caribbean-American Heritage Month
The New Britain community joins the New Britain Social Club in June in celebration of the 2019 National Caribbean-American Heritage Month.
Porcher Rallies Support for Elks Lodge
Democratic mayoral candidate Chris Porcher organized a rally calling for support for New Britain’s Pride of Connecticut Elks, which is facing foreclosure.
City to Celebrate LGBTQ Pride Month
With a City Council resolution and a flag raising, the city and New Britain Pride are celebrating LGBTQ Pride Month in New Britain.
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.