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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 […]
Lavoy Apologizes; Porcher Calls on Him to Drop Out
Democratic Mayoral candidate Chris Porcher is calling on a Democratic City Council candidate to drop out of the 2019 race following online comments.
2019 City Election Ballots Announced
The ballots in the November 5, 2019 city elections are published, showing candidates can choose from to operate the city for the next two years.
Meetings and Events Oct 14th to 20th
City meetings and community events coming up during the week of Mon, Oct 14th to Sun, Oct 20th include the LWV Mayoral and City Council debate.
CT BHI Announces Grant Recipients
The Connecticut Breast Health Initiative (CT BHI) officially awarded its 2019 grants for breast cancer research and education programs at a recent ceremony.
Turning Red To Blue: Charlotte Koskoff’s 2020 Congressional Campaign
Charlotte Koskoff isn’t done with Congressional politics, not for herself, but to put progressive Democrats into Congress
Official Criticized About Sign in Climate Debate
City Council members are criticizing a city finance official for what they say is “mocking” a Council member during debate on a climate change resolution.
Jr. Canes Season Underway
The Jr. Canes’s season is underway, with its youth competition programs in full swing and New Britain players already meeting with successes.
YWCA to Hold Fall Family Festival
The YWCA New Britain has announced a family celebration of the Autumn season and Halloween at its 2019 annual Fall Family Festival.
CONCORA to Perform “Petite Messe Solennelle”
CONCORA, the Connecticut Choral Artists, will perform Gioachino Rossini’s “Petite Messe Solennelle” in New Britain’s South Church. CONCORA describes Rossini’s composition, saying, Gioachino Rossini had given up writing operas for nearly thirty years by the time he wrote his Petite Messe Solennelle, which he called “the last of the sins of my old age.” Others […]
Meetings and Events Oct 7th to 13th
City meetings and community events during the week of Mon, Oct 7th to Sun, Oct 13th include the opening of Disaster! at the Connecticut Theatre Company.
Community Forum by CCSU Student Government
The Central Connecticut State University Student Government Association has announced that it is host its first “New Britain Community Leader Forum.”
Porcher and Stewart to Debate
Democratic Mayoral candidate Chris Porcher and Republican Mayor Erin Stewart are expected to face each other in a debate held by the League of Women Voters.
‘Disaster!’ Opening at CT Theatre Company
New Britain’s Connecticut Theater Company is performing the Seth Rudetsky and Jack Plotnick musical comedy play, Disaster!
Spottswood to Host Halloween ‘Trunk or Treat’
Spottswood AME Zion Church has announced that it it is planning a ‘Trunk or Treat’ event to be held on Halloween evening.
Blues Band at NBMAA First Friday
The James Montgomery Blues Band will perform live at the New Britain Museum of American Art’s October, 2019 First Friday event.
Diaspora Empowerment Series To Discuss “Shades of Hispanic Heritage”
The Diaspora Multicultural Society’s October edition of its First Fridays Empowerment Series is planned to discuss, “Shades of Hispanic Heritage.”
Meetings and Events Sep 30th to Oct 6th
City meetings and community events during the week of Mon, Sep 30th to Sun, Oct 6th include First Friday at the New Britain Museum of American Art.
Honoring Immigrant Heritage Hall of Fame Inductees
The Immigrant Heritage Hall of Fame, a program of New Britain-based Polish American Foundation, held a gala ceremony honoring is 2019 inductees.
Brown, Porcher & Davis Honored by NAACP
The New Britain NAACP celebrated its 2019 Freedom Fund Dinner, honoring Briggitte Brown, Chris Porcher and Trinene Davis. The Freedom Fund Dinner was held on September 27th at St. George Hellenic Center. The event was hosted by Dr. Peggy Lampkin. The event is the annual gala event that supports the mission of the NAACP New […]
Brown, Porcher & Davis Honored by NAACP
The New Britain NAACP celebrated its 2019 Freedom Fund Dinner, honoring Briggitte Brown, Chris Porcher and Trinene Davis. The Freedom Fund Dinner was held on September 27th at St. George Hellenic Center. The event was hosted by Dr. Peggy Lampkin. The event is the annual gala event that supports the mission of the NAACP New […]