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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 […]
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 […]