News
New Britain Mayor Bobby Sanchez (D) joined with Sen Rick Lopes (D-6), Rep Manny Sanchez…
Community News
By Bike New Britain On Monday, Bike New Britain will be providing the 5th grade…
Opinion
By Joe Wasserman Members of Back from the Brink CT carried a poster into the…
News Analysis
The Common Council will hold three meetings (May 5,6,7) to review the Mayor’s proposed budget…
Featured Journalism
by John McNamara Sponsors and attendees at the New Britain Public Library’s (NBPL) 10th Annual Fundraiser on…
New Britain Racial Justice Coalition
By the New Britain Racial Justice Coalition, The New Britain Racial Justice Coalition (NBRJC) is raising serious concerns about Mayor Bobby Sanchez’s proposed FY27 budget, stating clearly that it reduces overall education funding while failing to meaningfully invest in libraries and community services. Despite public claims of increased support for schools, the full budget shows […]
Community Announcements
By Bike New Britain On Monday, Bike New Britain will be providing the 5th grade class at Smalley School in New Britain with a bike safety education program. Beginning on Monday, May 4th and continuing through Thursday, May 7th, members of Bike New Britain will be conducting safety education classes from 8am to 9:45am Then […]
Community Announcement by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Connecticut Big Brothers Big Sisters of Connecticut (BBBSCT) honored two New Britain residents during its annual Big Night celebration this Saturday, recognizing Big Sister Alex Steel as the 2026 Big of the Year and Jessica Mercado as the 2026 Parent Partner of the Year. Both were celebrated […]
Schools
As the summer days wind down and back-to-school shopping begins, familiar signs of a new school year appear. Store shelves are stocked with school supplies, shopping carts start to fill, and a growing sense of anticipation starts to creep in. Across the town of New Britain, students are preparing to return to the school halls […]
History
By John McNamara Saturday, March 7th was one of those days when New Britain lived…
Flooding Series
Latest News and Opinion
The Common Council will hold three meetings (May 5,6,7) to review the Mayor’s proposed budget for the July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027. City departments under the jurisdiction of the Planning, Zoning and Housing Committee (PZH) will be reviewed Tuesday, May 5. The Administration, Finance, Law and Public Services Committee (AFLPS) will continue the review on […]
By Bike New Britain On Monday, Bike New Britain will be providing the 5th grade class at Smalley School in New Britain with a bike safety education program. Beginning on Monday, May 4th and continuing through Thursday, May 7th, members of Bike New Britain will be conducting safety education classes from 8am to 9:45am Then […]
Lee “Tre” Brown, III Exploring Council Candidacy
Community activist Lee “Tre” Brown, III has announced that he has filed an exploratory committee to consider running for City Council.
Prominent Doctor Discusses COVID-19 Vaccines at NAACP Forum
The NAACP New Britain Branch hosted a forum with Dr. Reginald Eady MD, Co-Chair of the Connecticut Vaccine Advisory Group on COVID-19 vaccines
Lecture on Black Grassroots Graffiti and Memorial to Be At NBMAA
The New Britain Museum of American Art is hosting a distinguished lecture online by CCSU historian, Dr. Dann J. Broyld.
Lacourciere Announces Candidacy for Council
Democrat Richard Lacourciere has announced that he will seek election to an At-Large seat on the New Britain City Council.
Diaspora Holding Collection for Prudence Crandall
The Diaspora Multicultural Society, Inc. is holding a supplies collection to benefit the Prudence Crandall Center’s shelter.
Happening in New Britain Feb 1st to 7th
New Britain city meetings and community events coming up during the week of Monday, February 1, 2021 to Sunday, February 7th include…
New Britain Schools to Receive $22,902,450 for COVID-19 Response
New Britain schools are set to receive $22,902,450 in federal pandemic response funding, Rep. Bobby Sanchez (D-25) announced.
Alicia Strong Exploring Candidacy for Mayor
Political activist Alicia Hernandez Strong has announced that she is exploring running for Mayor of New Britain.
Democratic Legislators Back Sanchez for Mayor
The entire Democratic state legislative delegation and the Democratic Council leader announced they are backing Rep. Bobby Sanchez for Mayor.
DeLandro to Moderate Schools’ Equity Conversation
The Consolidated School District of New Britain is to host an online “Community Building Conversations Forum” on equity.
DeLandro Exploring Candidacy for Mayor
Community and Democratic leader Veronica T. DeLandro has announced that she is officially exploring candidacy for Mayor of New Britain.
Rep. Bobby Sanchez Officially Exploring Run For Mayor
Democratic State Representative Bobby Sanchez (D-25) has officially announced that he is exploring a run for Mayor of New Britain.
Happening in New Britain Jan 25th to 31st
New Britain city meetings and community events coming up during the week of Mon, Jan 25th to Sun, Jan 31st include…
Rep. Bobby Sanchez Weighing Run For Mayor
Democratic State Representative Bobby Sanchez (D-25) is considering whether to run for Mayor of New Britain.
Democrats Looking to Election for Change
After a series of setbacks in the Republican-controlled City Council, New Britain Democrats are looking toward November’s city elections.
City Using COVID-19 Relief Funds to Market Local Businesses and City
The city of New Britain has announced a marketing campaign with pandemic information and promoting local businesses and the city.
Legal Questions Apparent About Republican Caucus
The slate City Council members run under determines their party caucus, according the Town Clerk, despite remaining legal questions.
Martin Luther King Kids’ Hour by NBMAA and NBPL
The New Britain Museum of American Art and the New Britain Public Library are presenting an online Martin Luther King Celebration Kids’ Hour.
City Honors Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
The Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities led the official city celebration of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on Monday.
Martin Luther King Honored by Bethune Club, Black Ministers Alliance and DeLandro
Community leader Veronica T. DeLandro was the keynote speaker at the annual community Celebration honoring Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.