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By John McNamara http://nbpoliticus.com City officials and residents focused on forming neighborhood watches at a…
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By John McNamara http://nbpoliticus.com City officials and residents focused on forming neighborhood watches at a…
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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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The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection must more closely regulate the Oxford Compressor Station…
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By Friends of the New Britain Public Library The Annual Textbook Sale, sponsored by the Friends of the New Britain Public Library will be held from August 29 – September 19 this year, on the Main floor of the library on 20 High Street in New Britain. It will be open during library hours (visit […]
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By John McNamara Saturday, March 7th was one of those days when New Britain lived…
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By John McNamara http://nbpoliticus.com City officials and residents focused on forming neighborhood watches at a September 3rd joint meeting of Neighborhood Revitalization Zone (NRZ) committees organized by leaders of the East Side and North Oak NRZs. Mayor Bobby Sanchez and Police Chief Matthew Marino fielded questions on traffic safety, homelessness, the use of red light/speed […]
“More than 2,700 lives were lost in New York City on 9/11. Since then, more than 8,000 first responders and survivors suffering from illnesses related to toxic exposure — like lung cancer, blood cancer or respiratory illnesses — have died.” By John McNamara NBPoliticus A full contingent of New Britain’s first responders appeared at Central […]
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.
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.