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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 […]
New Britain to Honor Martin Luther King Day
The 2020 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day will be honored in New Britain with various events and activities throughout the city on Monday, January 20th.
Human Rights Commission to Honor Martin Luther King
The city Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities will host an event honoring the birthday of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. this Monday.
Lopes Named Chair of Banking Committee
State Rep. Rick Lopes (D-24) has been named to the important position of Chair of the state legislature’s Banking Committee.
CCSU Planetarium to Have Free Show on Collision of Galaxies
CCSU’s Copernican Planetarium and Observatory is presenting a free show on how our own Milky Way Galaxy is to merge with the large Andromeda Galaxy.
Helping Preventing Pre-Diabetes from Becoming Type 2 Diabetes
By Dr. Peggy Lampkin, MD. There are steps you can take to prevent pre-diabetes from becoming type 2 diabetes.
School District Holding Community Conversations Event
The Consolidated School District of New Britain has announced that it will hold its next Community Conversations event tonight, January 14, 2020.
Happening in New Britain Jan 13th to 19th
New Britain meetings and events during the week of Mon, Jan 13th to Sun, Jan 19th include the Diaspora Multicultural Society earthquake relief event.
Top 10 of 2019: #1 – Stewart Chamber Presidency Finally Ends
In 2019, Republican former Mayor Timothy Stewart was finally forced to resign as President of the Chamber of Commerce after making bigoted comments.
MLK Community Day to be at NBMAA
The New Britain Museum of American Art has announced its 2020 Community Day, to be held in recognition of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Cooper and Sylvain Exhibits to Open at Art League
The Art League of New Britain will hold a reception for two shows on display at its studios, by artists Cynthia Cooper and Pierre Sylvain.
Top 10 of 2019: #2 – Historic Porcher Candidacy
Democrat Chris Porcher made history in his candidacy to lead the city of New Britain as Mayor in the 2019 city elections.
Cardoso Reportedly Granted Permanent Residency
A longtime New Britain resident, who had been facing deportation, has reportedly been granted permanent residency in the United States.
League of Women Voters to Host Legislative Panel
The League of Women Voters of the New Britain Area will hold its annual legislative forum for members of the public to hear from local state legislators.
Rollback Proposed on Retail Bag Ordinance
A Council proposal would repeal most of a city ordinance banning plastic single use retail carry-out bags and requiring charges for paper carry out bags.
Happening in New Britain Jan 6th to 12th
New Britain city meetings and community events during the week of Monday, January 6, 2020 to Sunday, January 12th include celebration of Three Kings Day.
Public Information Sought in Alleged Corruption Scandal
The New Britain Progressive is seeking public information from City Hall related to the alleged corruption scandal involving a former city administrator.
“Mayor of Oak Street” Cathy Spano Passes Away
Funeral services will be held for Catherine Spano, a longtime community and political activist, who passed away on December 29, 2019.
Top 10 of 2019: #3 – Stewarts: “A Class Act”
Gloating antics and a vulgar hand gesture in their 2019 electoral win celebration put the character of the two Stewart mayors on unflattering display.
Top 10 of 2019: #4 – Tax Hike, Surplus, Refund Debate
In 2019, the tax increase in the city budget that took effect in 2018 returned as an issue when it was disclosed that the budget had ended in a surplus.
Top 10 of 2019: #5 – Alleged Theft by City Hall Administrator
Just weeks after Republican Mayor Erin Stewart was re-elected, news came out alleging that one of the top administrators in City Hall had been arrested.