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New Britain Mayor Bobby Sanchez (D) joined with Sen Rick Lopes (D-6), Rep Manny Sanchez…
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New Britain Mayor Bobby Sanchez (D) has announced availability of the 2026 New Britain Arts…
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By Joe Wasserman Members of Back from the Brink CT carried a poster into the…
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The Common Council will hold three meetings (May 5,6,7) to review the Mayor’s proposed budget…
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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…
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New Britain Mayor Bobby Sanchez (D) has announced availability of the 2026 New Britain Arts and Cultural Organizations (NBACO) State-Funded Grant Program. The City says that the program, made possible through the Connecticut Office of the Arts’ Directed Local Funds Grant, administered by the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development, “is designed to support […]
Mayor Bobby Sanchez and the City of New Britain have announced the 2026 Annual Memorial Day Parade, honoring New Britain’s, longstanding tradition honoring the brave men and women who have served our country.” “Memorial Day is a time for our community to come together in remembrance and gratitude for the brave men and women who […]
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 […]
NBYT Holding Auditions for Little Mermaid Tale
The No Boundaries Youth Theater (NBYT) will hold auditions for its production of the play Seas The Day: A Little Mermaid Tale.
Sarra to Hold Community Conversations Event
Schools Superintendent Nancy Sarra is continuing the school district’s “Community Conversations series tonight, February 4, 2020.
Happening in New Britain Feb 3rd to 9th
New Britain city meetings and community events coming up during the week of Monday, February 3, 2020 to Sunday, February 9th include First Friday at NBMAA.
Hearing Planned on Rollback of Retail Bag Ordinance
A City Council committee is set to hold a hearing on the controversial proposal to roll back New Britain’s ordinance on retail bags.
Scholar to Discuss Kara Walker Exhibit
The NBMAA will host a lecture by scholar-curator Dr. Stephanie Sparling Williams on Kara Walker’s “Harper’s Pictorial History of the Civil War (Annotated).”
Remembering Emma Pierce: The Life Of The Party
Emma Pierce, matriarch of her family and a leader of boundless love, energy and spunk for Democrats and her New Britain community, died peacefully at home on Wednesday, January 29th at the age of 91.
Slade PTO to Hold Bingo Night
The Slade Middle School PTO is planning its January Bingo Night, inviting people to the event to support the school.
Bysiewicz Promotes Census Count in New Britain
Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz (D-CT) joined local leaders in New Britain to promote efforts to ensure that everyone is counted in the 2020 Census.
NBMAA to Hold First Trivia Night
The New Britain Museum of American Art is holding a Trivia Night, challenging guests, “to test their smarts, and enjoy a drink while competing for prizes.”
Happening in New Britain Jan 27th to Feb 2nd
Along side New Britain city meetings and community events coming up during the week of Mon Jan 27th to Sun, Feb 2nd is Groundhog Day on Feb 2nd.
4 Minutes to Cross the Street
Pedestrians following to law to avoid threatened $92 fines have to take up to four minutes to cross a prominent New Britain street corner.
SOUPerBowl Planned to Benefit Soup Kitchen
Regardless of who you are rooting for in the Superbowl, New Britain’s Friendship Service Center inviting everyone to a SOUPerBowl to help those in need.
‘The Road to Aracea’ Opening at HITW
New Britain’s Hole in the Wall Theater is opening its performance of the Kieran McGowan play, The Road to Aracea this week.
2020 Little Poland Festival Cancelled
New Britain’s popular 2020 Little Poland Festival is to be held on May 31st, longtime community leader Adrian Baron, has announced.
Rep. Sanchez Hosts Meeting on How to Apply for A Pardon
State Representative Bobby Sanchez (D-25) will host a meeting on the process for obtaining a pardon from a criminal record.
NBMAA Members Invited to Kara Walker Preview
The NBMAA will hold a members-only preview of its exhibit, Kara Walker: Harper’s Pictorial History of the Civil War (Annotated).
CCSU to Hold Martin Luther King Breakfast
Continuing celebrations in New Britain of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., CCSU will be holding its 3rd annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast.
$126 for Public Information on Alleged Theft
New Britain City Hall is charging $126 for public information requested concerning a former city administrator allegedly accused of theft.
Diaspora to Hold Rescheduled Latin Night for Puerto Rico
On a rescheduled night, the Diaspora Multicultural Society and Rep. Bobby Sanchez (D-25) are holding an event to benefit the people of Puerto Rico.
Happening in New Britain Jan 20th to 26th
New Britain city meetings and community events during the week of Mon, Jan 20th to Sun, Jan 26th include Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day celebrations.