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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 […]
Regular City Council Meeting Announced
While many community meetings and events have been cancelled, the City Council has published the agenda of its regular meeting for March 25, 2020.
2020 Holy Cross Bazaar and Carnival Planned for July (Postponed)
The Holy Cross Church in New Britain is planning its 2020 popular Annual Bazaar and Carnival for July.
Springtime Starts to Spring
While people are facing worry and isolation about the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, a little beauty has started to spring up in the form of – springtime.
Online Religious Services Gain Importance Amid COVID-19
Online religious services are gaining larger importance, as life changes in the New Britain community amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Superintendent Announces Likely “Extended School Closure”
New Britain schools Superintendent Nancy Sarra has announced, “extended school closure,” after, “ongoing communication,” with state officials.
Proposal Would Create Process for Land Sales, Leases
A New Britain City Council proposal would provide a process for why and how the city would consider selling or leasing city-owned land or buildings.
Meetings Postponed for Committee to Consider City Officials’ Raises
Meetings of the City Council committee to consider raises in the salaries of the office of mayor, Council and other city officials have been postponed.
School District Says June 19 is Last School Day; Adds Meal Locations
The Consolidated School District of New Britain has announced that the, “last day of school for all CSDNB schools will be June 19, 2020.”
Hole in the Wall Theater Cancels Shows Until Further Notice
New Britain’s Hole in the Wall Theater has announced that it is, “cancelling all live shows until further notice, due to concerns of spreading COVID-19.”
Police to Have Online Story Time During COVID-19 School Closing
During the COVID-19 school closing, the New Britain Police have announced an online story time reading for children for each night while school is out.
Happening in New Britain Mar 16th to 22nd
A number of New Britain city meetings and community events have been previously planned during the week of Monday, March 16, 2020 to Sunday, March 22nd.
Youth Museum Temporarily Closes Due to COVID-19
The New Britain Youth Museum and the New Britain Youth Museum at Hungerford Park are to be temporarily closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Museum says.
New Britain Museum of American Art Temporarily Closing Due to COVID-19
The New Britain Museum of American Art has announced that it will close until March 31, 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Jr Canes Postpones In-Person Registration
New Britain Hurricanes Youth Football & Cheerleading has announced that in-person registration for its 2020 season has been postponed until April 9, 2020.
Youth Theater Suspends Programs Due to COVID-19; Governor Issues New Executive Order
No Boundaries Youth Theater (NBYT) has announced that it is suspending its programs due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
New Britain Schools Closed, Curfew Imposed
Schools are being closed and public events delayed as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and Mayor Erin Stewart is imposing a curfew on the city’s youth.
New Britain Considers COVID-19 School Closing
Amid numerous school closing in the state, Mayor Erin Stewart and Superintendent Nancy Sarra say they will decide today whether to close New Britain schools
“Our Town” Opening at Hole in the Wall Theater – CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
New Britain’s Hole in the Wall Theater is presenting the American classic play, Our Town, by renown playwright Thornton Wilder.
New Britain Democrats Choose New Leader
New Britain Democrats elected a new leader for the local Democratic Party, choosing political organizer Andrew McIndoo as Party Chair.
CANCELLED: Maple Sugaring Pancake Breakfast at Hungerford
It is maple sugaring season, and the New Britain Youth Museum at Hungerford Park will be hosting a Maple Sugaring Pancake Breakfast event.