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Tuesday, September 29, 2026 by John McNamara Make a Plan to Vote: Absentee ballots available…
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The New Britain City Council is to consider a resolution on a high profile issue…
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Hungerford Nature Center & Museum are inviting people to its “Cocktails & Cauldrons” event, saying,…
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by John McNamara Sponsors and attendees at the New Britain Public Library’s (NBPL) 10th Annual Fundraiser on…
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By Friends of the New Britain Public Library Stock up on winter reads at the Fall Book Sale Over the last few months, volunteers have been working diligently on sorting through book donations and preparing for the Fall Book Sale sponsored by the Friends of the New Britain Public Library. It will be held from […]
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By John McNamara Saturday, March 7th was one of those days when New Britain lived…
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Hungerford Nature Center & Museum are inviting people to its “Cocktails & Cauldrons” event, saying, “Get ready for a magical evening at Hungerford Nature Center!” “Get ready for a magical evening at Hungerford Nature Center!” event organizers say. “Sponsored by Worldwide Wine & Spirits, Cocktails & Cauldrons invites you to sip, socialize, and discover the […]
The Hungerford Nature Center & Museum will be hosting its annual Pumpkin Palooza next week. The event is to be Friday, October 16th and Saturday, October 17th from 6:30pm to 9:00pm. Event organizers say, Join us for a magical autumn evening!6:30 – 9:00 pm on October 16th & 17th! Pumpkin TrailStroll through our scenic, wooded […]
New Britain 2020-2021 School Calendar Start Date CHANGED to Sept 8th
Editor’s note (8/31/2020): Since this article was originally published, the start date of school was changed from September 3, 2020 to September 8th. While starting in unusual times, the 2020-2021 New Britain school school year is set to begin on September 8th and run through June 11th. The Consolidated School District of New Britain has […]
Schools Set to Open September 1st for 2021-2022 School Year
It may still be summer, but the Consolidated School District of New Britain is reminding New Britain families that the start of school is around the corner.
North Oak NRZ VP Sandoval Writes Kids’ Book on COVID-19
Manny Sandoval, a community activist, who is North-Oak NRZ VP, wrote children’s book on the questions and concerns kids have about COVID-19.
2020 Osgood Shootout Scholarships Awarded
The pandemic may be preventing tournament games, but Coach Darwin Shaw has announced six scholarships from the Osgood Shootout Tournament.
Racial Justice Coalition Plans Free Breakfast – POSTPONED
The New Britain Racial Justice Coalition has announced that it plans to hold a free breakfast event to, “build community.”
Happening in New Britain Aug 17th to Aug 23rd
New Britain city meetings and community events coming up during the week of Monday, August 17, 2020 to Sunday, August 23rd include…
Summer Stuff-A-Cruiser Event to Collect School Supplies Donations
New Britain Police are conducting their annual, “Summer Stuff-A-Cruiser,” event collect school supplies for New Britain kids.
Diaspora Planning September 2020 Multicultural Festival
The Diaspora Multicultural Society is making preparations for its 3rd Annual Multicultural Festival this September.
Community Leaders Rebuke Racist Comments
Community leaders delivered strongly worded rebukes about racist comments made against removing the New Britain Christopher Columbus statue.
Remote Access Still Denied Council Members
Ald. Ayalon says three Council members are excluded from another Council meeting because Mayor Stewart has ended remote access meetings.
Council Considers Raises for Mayor, Council, Other Officials
A Council committee is to restart consideration of possible raises in the salaries of the office of mayor, Council and other city officials.
Manny Sanchez Claims Win in 24th District Primary
Ald. Manny Sanchez has announced that he won the primary election and, with it, the Democratic Nomination in the 24th Assembly District.
Voter Suppression in New Britain?
By Tim O’Brien. When I was an elected official, I tried to stand up against cases of injustice. The way I looked at it, is that if I had
Happening in New Britain Aug 10th to Aug 16th
New Britain city meetings and community events during the week of Mon, Aug 10, 2020 to Sun, Aug 16th include the party primaries.
Sanchez Answers Questions On Issues
The New Britain Progressive asked a series of questions of the two candidates in the upcoming primary, and Ald. Manny Sanchez (D-AL) responded
Advisory-Only Police Review Board Proposed
A proposed ordinance would establish an advisory-only “independent” “Police Civilian Review Board” appointed entirely by the mayor.
Sanchez Campaigns on Health Care, Education, Fair Taxation
The Democratic City Council leader, Ald. Manny Sanchez (D-AL), is campaigning for the 24th District seat on health care, education, pay equity
New Britain Racial Justice Coalition Endorses Lacourciere
The New Britain Racial Justice Coalition has announced online that is has endorsed Richard Lacourciere in the Democratic primary for the 24th District. Lacourciere is running in the August 11, 2020 primary against the endorsed Democratic candidate city Ald. Manny Sanchez (D-AL). The New Britain Racial Justice Coalition emerged from the protests and activism against […]
“Branches of Unity” Tree Felled
Among the many trees and limbs on the ground this morning, one was the “Branches of Unity” tree outside the Board of Education building.
Shaker Gift Drawing Exhibit to Open at NBMAA
Rare “gift” or “spirit” drawings created by Shaker women will be featured in the upcoming exhibit at the New Britain Museum of American Art (NBMAA). The exhibit, Anything but Simple: Shaker Gift Drawings and the Women Who Made Them, is a part of the Museum’s 2020/20+ Women @ NBMAA series celebrating women artists, which, the […]