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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 […]
Happening in New Britain Mar 9th to 15th
Events in New Britain during the week of Mon, Mar 9th to Sun, Mar 15th include the opening of Thornton Wilder’s Our Town at the Hole in the Wall Theater.
2020 Diaspora Multicultural Festival Planned
The Diaspora Multicultural Society is planning its Annual Multicultural Festival, continuing its early autumn community event for a third year.
Softened Retail Bag Ordinance Returns to Council
A Council proposal all but repealing the city’s retail bag ordinance returned from a committee, keeping a ban on plastic bags but rolling back other parts.
Hole in the Wall to Host Ceilidh 2020
In the run up to St. Patrick’s Day, the Hole in the Wall Theater is hosting its Ceilidh musical event, inviting people to listen, dance and enjoy.
Jr Canes Open Registration for 10th Anniversary Year
The New Britain Jr Canes, celebrating its tenth anniversary year, is beginning early registration for its next season of football and cheerleading.
Eastside NRZ to Hold Monthly Meeting
The New Britain Eastside Neighborhood Revitalization Zone (NRZ) has announced that it will hold its monthly meeting for March.
Hermanowski, Tully and Wisniewski Win Democratic Town Committee Primary
On “Super Tuesday” presidential primary day in many states, Democrats in a New Britain Voting District were also electing Democratic Town Committee members.
Democratic Town Committee Primary Results
The results appear in for the Primary Election for Democratic Town Committee in New Britain’s 11th Voting District. Results from the polling place at Holmes School show the winners as Larry Hermanowski with 61 votes, John Tully with 55 votes and Lisa Wisniewski with 53 votes. In the top three of four election, Bobby Berriault […]
CCSU Africana Studies Center to Hold Conference
The CCSU Center for Africana Studies is holding its 26th Annual Africana Studies Conference, honoring Anthropology professor, Dr. Warren Perry. The Conference is themed, “Excavating Truths: Revealing Untold Stories of Free and Captive Africans in the Northeastern U.S.” The all day conference is on Thursday, March 5, 2020, from 9:00am to 4:00pm. At 10:00am, there […]
Happening in New Britain Mar 2nd to 8th
New Britain meetings and events during the week of Mon, Mar 2nd to Sun, Mar 8th include the 11th Voting District Democratic Town Committee primary election.
Voting District 11 Democrats to Elect Town Committee Members
Democratic Party members who live in Voting District 11 will vote Tuesday to elect three fellow Democrats to represent them on the Democratic Town Committee
Nzinga’s Daughters’ to Present Underground Railroad Performance
Nzinga’s Daughters will present their Underground Railroad performance at the New Britain Public Library this morning.
Pastor Dana Smith Elected North-Oak NRZ President
The North-Oak Neighborhood Revitalization Zone (NRZ) has elected new leadership, headed by Pastor Dana Smith as President.
NBMAA to Hold Mardi Gras ‘Museum After Dark’
The New Britain Museum of American Art (NBMAA) plans to feature a Mardi Gras theme at its next ‘Museum After Dark’ event this week.
City to Consider Raises for Mayor, Council, Other Officials
A City Council committee is set to begin a process of considering possible raises in the salaries of the office of mayor, Council and other city officials.
CCSU to Hold 17th Annual Amistad Lecture
Virginia Tech professor, Dr. Biko Agozino, will be the guest lecturer Central Connecticut State University’s 17th Annual Amistad Lecture.
Happening in New Britain Feb 24th to Mar 1st
New Britain city meetings and community events during the week of Monday, February 24, 2020 to Sunday, March 1st include the North-Oak NRZ elections.
Fee Power Requested by Council Resolution Apparently Might Apply to Nonprofits, Others
A Council resolution would ask the state to let municipalities charge fees, that apparently might affect charities, houses of worship and others.
Council Democrats’s ‘Community Conversation’ Changes Location
The City Council Democrats’ ‘Community Conversation’ event tomorrow, to discuss city issues, has changed locations to Jackie’s Gourmet Restaurant.
North-Oak Neighborhood Clean Up Planned
The organization, Friends of Willow Street Park, has announced that it is organizing a North-Oak neighborhood clean-up day.