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Smoke Alarms Available From Fire Department
Neighborhood leaders and the Fire Department are spreading the word about the program in which new fire alarms can be installed by city fire fighters.
7th Annual Hoops for Homeless Planned
The annual Hoops for Homeless benefit basketball tournament is back this April, bringing basketball to downtown New Britain while helping homeless children.
North Oak NRZ Elects Leadership
The North Oak NRZ has elected its Executive Board and committee chairs to lead the neighborhood organization for the North and Oak Streets area.
School Leaders Offer Condolences After Tragic Loss of NBHS Senior and His Brother
City education leaders offered condolences after the NBHS senior and his brother whose lives were cut short in the tragic fire on Elam St. were identified.
HITW Presenting Macbeth as “Film Noir”
William Shakespeare’s classic play Macbeth is getting a unique interpretation in the Hole in the Wall Theater’s upcoming production.
Lopes Wins New Britain but Bizzarro Wins Seat
While Rep. Rick Lopes (D-24) won the vote in New Britain, votes from Berlin put Republican Gennaro Bizzarro into the State Senate in the special election.
NBMAA First Friday to Feature Savage Brothers Band
The New Britain Museum of American Art has announced that the March edition of its popular First Friday event will feature the Savage Brothers Band.
North-Oak NRZ to Hold Elections
The North-Oak NRZ, the neighborhood organization for the North and Oak Streets area, has announced that it will hold its 2019 elections on February 28th.
Lamont Proposes School Grant Increase for New Britain
In Gov. Ned Lamont’s first budget to the state legislature, he proposed that New Britain receive $7.6 million more in education aid over the next two years.
Fundraiser Planned for NBHS Boys Basketball
The Annual Boys Basketball Fundraiser, to raise funds for the New Britain High School boys basketball program, is coming up in March.
“Green New Deal” to Have Council Hearing
With a “Green New Deal” Congressional resolution receiving national attention, the Council is set to hold a public hearing on similar local resolution.
NBHS Honor Roll Announced
New Britain High School has announced the students on its Honor Roll for the second quarter of the 2018-2019 school year.
NAACP and Black Democrats Hold Criminal Justice Forum
Proactive engagement between the community and law enforcement was a common theme at Black History Month Town Hall meeting on criminal justice.
Family Forum Planned on Schools Budget
The Consolidated School District of New Britain is focusing its February, “Family/Community Forum,” on the school system budget for the upcoming budget year.
Council Votes to Ban Single Use Plastic Bags
The New Britain City Council has voted to approve a ban on plastic single use retail carry-out bags and requiring charges for paper carry out bags.
Petition Concerns Streetscape Trees
Ald. Aram Ayalon has introduced a petition to require a report on the potential for trees being affected by the upcoming downtown streetscape project.
Council Petition Calls for North Street Traffic Study
Ald. Iris Sanchez (D-3) has introduced a City Council petition to require that a traffic study be done on North Street, directed at safety concerns.
2019 Holy Cross Bazaar and Carnival Planned for July
The Holy Cross Church Sixty-Fifth Annual Bazaar and Carnival is planned for July, 2019. The Holy Cross Bazaar and Carnival is a traditional event in the city, with carnival rides, games and delicious food. “It’s time for the Holy Cross Annual Bazaar!” say event organizers. The 2019 Bazaar and Carnival is planned for on July 12th and 13th. […]
Arch Area NRZ Plans February Meeting
The Arch Area Neighborhood Revitalization Zone (NRZ) has announced that it will hold its February monthly meeting on Monday February 11, 2019.
Stewart Reportedly Resigns from Chamber Presidency
Former Republican Mayor Timothy Stewart has reportedly resigned from the influential position of Chamber of Commerce President.