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The CT People’s Survival Program has announced a three-part Community Violence Intervention Series, noting that it is, “focused on equipping community members with practical skills to interrupt and transform violence.” The CT People’s Survival Program is a 501(c)(3) affiliate of the New Britain Racial Justice Coalition (NBRJC). The organization says that, In collaboration with the […]
NAACP
NAACP State Council President Scot X. Esdaile led a crowd of 150 in celebrating the…
New Britain Racial Justice Coalition
The New Britain Racial Justice Coalition is planning its February Community Meeting. The Coalition says,…
Flooding Series
Presentation #32 to our New Britain City Officials. To: Allen St. Neighborhood Flooding Victims, Concerned…
History
Finding A Common Thread of Racial and Social Justice in 1988 and 2024 By John…
Opinion
Whether or not you work at a job that is possible to do remotely, acts…
Community News
In New Britain, community meetings and events from today to Sunday, March 9, 2025 include
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Prominent local attorney and community leader, Adrian Baron, reported on social media today that federal…
News Analysis
Republican City Council Assistant Leader, Ald Sharon Beloin-Saavedra (R-1) has reportedly announced that she is…
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In New Britain, community meetings and events from today to Sunday, March 9, 2025 include
The New Britain Downtown District hosting “LepreCON”. Organizers say that, ☘️LepreCON returns for its third year to unite all real and faux leprechauns on this annual bar crawl through Downtown New Britain. Enjoy the Craic and drink specials at each stop. 🍻Cheers! Featured Stops:📍Elk’s Lodge 957📍The Industrial Cocktail Bar📍5 Churches Brewing📍I Know You KnowNEW THIS […]
Whether or not you work at a job that is possible to do remotely, acts increasingly being perpetrated by the greedy who own for a living to roll back the ability of workers who can work remotely to do so show in crystal clear terms that rich people think they own the rest of humanity. […]
Meetings and Events Jul 1st to 7th
City meetings and community events coming up during the week of Monday, July 1, 2019 to Sunday, July 7th include New Britain’s July 4th Great American Boom.
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.
2019 New Britain 4th of July Fireworks: “The 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. Fireworks are set to begin at around 9:15pm. New Britain’s fireworks display is very popular. Tens of thousands of people, both New Britain residents and visitors, join in a festive community spirit in […]
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 […]
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.
Meetings and Events Jun 24th to 30th
Meetings and community events during the week of Mon, June 24, 2019 to Sun, June 30th include the YMCA Youth Theater performance of the Little Mermaid Jr.
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.
NBYT Performs The Tempest at NBMAA
NBYT, the No Boundaries Youth Theater, is presenting Shakespeare’s The Tempest at the New Britain Museum of American Art.
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.
PAL Night at the Bees
New Britain PAL has announced that it has teamed up with the New Britain Bees, “for some baseball fun!!”
North-Oak NRZ June Meeting Planned
The North-Oak NRZ has announced its regular public meeting for the month of June.
Meetings and Events Jun 17th to 23rd
Meetings and community events during the week of Mon, June 17, 2019 to Sun, June 23rd includes recognition of National Caribbean-American Heritage Month.
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.
Rose Garden Festival Coming Up
The popular springtime tradition, the New Britain Rose Garden Festival, will bring music, food and celebration to Walnut Hill Park again in 2019.
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.