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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 […]
Porcher Leads Democrats’ Endorsed Slate
Community activist Chris Porcher was endorsed by the city Democratic Party’s Town Committee, along with a slate of Democratic candidates for different city offices. Democrats met for their endorsement Town Committee meeting on July 18, 2019. Republicans met on July 16th and re-nominated Republican Mayor Erin Stewart and other members of her Republican slate. In […]
Democrats Endorse Porcher
Chris Porcher has been officially endorsed for Mayor by the Democratic Town Committee, the governing body of the New Britain Democratic Party. Democratic Vice-Chair Ronald Davis nominated Porcher, and the Democratic Town Committee then unanimously endorsed Porcher. The decision means that he will be the Democratic Party nominee, unless he is challenged in a primary, […]
Fall Sports Sign-Ups Open
Registration is still open for 2019 Fall sports season at New Britain High School, but the deadline to sign-up is approaching soon.
“Virtual Devotion” Opening at Hole the Wall
The Hole in the Wall Theater is presenting Eric Coble’s satirical play Virtual Devotion as the last play of its 2018-2019 season. John Bosco, writing on the Theater’s website, says that, Virtual Devotion is a satirical look at what happens when religion becomes a little too mainstream. We follow the interlocking stories of a televangelist […]
Video Appears to Show Officer Punching Person
A video on social media that appears to show a police officer punching someone he was apparently arresting has sparked controversy online.
PAL Midnight Basketball to be at Willow Street Park Jul 20th and 27th
The New Britain Police Athletic League has announced that its Midnight Basketball program will be held at Willow Street Park on July 20th and 27th.
Meetings and Events Jul 15th to 21st
City meetings and community events coming up during the week of Mon, July 15, 2019 to Sun, July 21st include major party nominations for city elections.
Sexual Assault Crisis Service Hosting LGBTQ + Youth Empowerment Group
The Sexual Assault Crisis Service (SACS) has announced that it is hosting sessions of a LGBTQ + Youth Empowerment group.
St. Ann’s Festa Italiana Planned
A celebration of Italian culture will be held in New Britain as the St. Ann’s Festa Italiana is being planned for August.
Polish Language School for Adults Fall Classes Announced
The Polish American Foundation of Connecticut has announced registration for the Polish Language School for Adults’ autumn classes.
Parties to Endorse for City Elections
The Democratic and Republican parties have announced that they will hold their candidate nominating meetings for the upcoming city elections.
Sanchez Holds Education Forum
State Representative Bobby Sanchez (D-25) held a forum recently to discuss education issues with people in the New Britain community.
Proposal Raises Questions on Tenants
A proposed city ordinance appears to explicitly allow the city to hold tenants, along side of their landlords, responsible for maintenance and repairs.
Meetings and Events Jul 8th to 14th
City meetings and community events coming up during the week of Monday, July 8, 2019 to Sunday, July 14th includes the Holy Cross Bazaar and Carnival.
2019 Osgood Shootout Basketball Tournament Planned
The venerable New Britain tradition, the Osgood Shootout benefit basketball tournament, will be celebrating its twenty-seventh anniversary in 2019.
Library Seeks Vendors for Crafts Fair
The New Britain Public Library is holding an Arts and Crafts Fair that will be in September and is seeking vendors for the event.
Summer Meals Available for Children and Teens
Foodshare‘s New Britain Hunger Action Team is spreading the word about free meals available for children and teens in the city during the summer of 2019. The federally funded summer meals program provides breakfast and lunch at various locations in the city Monday through Friday. The promotion says that, “all kids and teens are welcome […]
NBHS Holding Boys Basketball Camp
New Britain High School will hold a two-week summer basketball skills camp for boys in July and is accepting registrations.
Meetings and Events Jul 1st to 7th
City meetings and community events coming up during the week of Monday, July 1, 2019 to Sunday, July 7th include New Britain’s July 4th Great American Boom.
Pisanki Polish Easter Egg Decorating Class Offered
The Polish American Foundation of New Britain is offering a class on painting Pisanki – traditional decorated Polish Easter eggs.