Headlines
News
New Britain’s Mayor and state legislators have called for, “an independent audit of the district’s…
Community News
The City of New Britain and New Britain ROOTS have announced plans to Celebrate Earth…
Opinion
By the New Britain Racial Justice Coalition, The New Britain Racial Justice Coalition (NBRJC) is…
News Analysis
By Rhona Cohen and Olive O’Brien-Cohen Steven “Stevie” Jones, 55 years old, died on March…
Featured Journalism
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 […]
The Arts
The Central Connecticut State University’s Theatre Department is presenting “In Pieces”, which it says is, “a bold, contemporary new musical featuring a pop-driven score that dives into echoes of love, loss, and self-discovery by weaving the romantic journeys of six characters across three-chapters of life.” The play is April 30th, May 1st and 2nd at […]
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…
Flooding Series
Latest News and Opinion
New Britain’s Mayor and state legislators have called for, “an independent audit of the district’s budget practices, financial assumptions, and administrative spending decisions. Taxpayers, parents, educators, and staff deserve full transparency and accountability.” Sen Rick Lopes (D-6), Rep Manny Sanchez (D-24), Rep David DeFronzo (D-26), Rep Iris Sanchez (D-25) and Rep Gary Turco (D-27) joined […]
The City Council has voted to appoint former Council member Colin Osborn to fill the Council vacancy in Ward 2. Ald Jerrell Hargraves had represented the seat until he passed away recently. Council Republicans had introduced a resolution that would have appointed Dr Valerie Ruby Ingram to the seat, representing mainly the East Side. However, […]
Mayor Bobby Sanchez (D) has announced that the long-awaited Allen Street infrastructure project has taken a major step forward as the City of New Britain remains on track to secure $5 million in transportation funding. The Mayor’s office stated the funding is being pursued through the Capitol Region Council of Governments (CRCOG) Local Transportation Capital […]
Mayor Stewart Comes Up Short Again. Presentation #38
Mayor Stewart released her 2025 List of Projects in her Annual Message. The list included NB-FLUSH, Parks, Housing, Infrastructure, etc. Nothing was mentioned about the Allen St. Storm-Sewer-Sanitary Project. Mayor Stewart is still $6M short for the Allen St. Project.
McNamara, Seeking Second Term, Announces Priorities
In a press statement, endorsed Democratic candidate for City Council in Ward 4, Ald John McNamara (D-4) has announced that his, “key priorities for city government over the next two years include affordable housing and fair taxes, neighborhood flood relief, equitable funding for schools and safer streets.” Ald McNamara is running for his second term […]
CT People’s Survival Programs Hosting Summer of Solidarity Back to School Resource Days
The CT People’s Survival Programs is hosting Summer of Solidarity Back to School Resource Days at two New Britain parks, ahead of the 2025-26 school year. “Join us for two back-to-school events in New Britain!” the community organization says. “Both events are free and open to the public.” The “Back-to-School Resource Day – Osgood Park” […]
State Legislators Announce $6 Million to Improve John Downey Drive
Members of the New Britain state legislative delegation, Sen Rick Lopes (D-6), Rep Dave DeFronzo (D-26) and Rep Gary Turco (D-27) have announced $6.4 million in state funding for John Downey Drive corridor. “These upgrades will improve accessibility for both vehicles and pedestrians,” said Sen Lopes, about the funding, awarded through the Local Transportation Improvement […]
Community Events and Meetings in New Britain from Jul 28th and Aug 3rd
In New Britain, community meetings and events from today to Sunday, August 3, 2025 include
Democratic and Republican Parties Endorse Candidates for 2025
The Democratic and Republican parties have endorsed candidates for the 2025 election in meetings of their respective town committees last week. The endorsed candidates for the two major parties are: If the endorsed candidates are not challenged for the nomination of their parties, they become the nominated candidates for the offices they are seeking. At […]
McNamara and Ortiz-Luna, Endorsed Democrats, May Be Primaried by Connors
The Democratic Town Committee last week endorsed incumbent Ald John McNamara (D-4), the City Council’s Majority Leader, and former Ald Luz Ortiz-Luna, as the endorsed Democratic candidates for Council in Ward 4. Meanwhile, incumbent Ald Neil Connors (D-4), who was not re-nominated, is attempting to petition for a September primary for one of the two […]
Community Events and Meetings in New Britain from Jul 21st to 27th
In New Britain, community meetings and events from today to Sunday, July 27, 2025 include
Democrats Endorse Bobby Sanchez for Mayor
Democratic State Representative Bobby Sanchez (D-25) was endorsed by the Democratic Party tonight to be its candidate for Mayor of New Britain. “Born, raised, and deeply rooted in the city,” Sanchez’ campaign website says, “Bobby has spent decades fighting for the issues that matter most to New Britain families—as an early childhood educator, shelter director, […]
New Britain Youth Theater Presenting “Into the Woods, Jr.”
New Britain Youth Theater is presenting “Into the Woods, Jr.”, as part of its summer camp programming, with the play to be performed next week. “Our Summer Campers are hard at work,” the Theater says, “(it’s Sondheim, of course it’s hard work!) to bring you this delightfully witty retelling of your favorite Fairy Tales!” The […]
Beloin-Saavedra Endorsed by Republican Party for Mayor
Republican City Council Assistant Leader, Ald Sharon Beloin-Saavedra (R-1) announced that she has been endorsed by the city Republican Party as their candidate for Mayor in this year’s city elections. Beloin-Saavedra is presently serving as a Ward 1 city Council member. She has served on a number of elected and appointed roles in the city […]
Community Events and Meetings in New Britain from Jul 14th to 20th
In New Britain, community meetings and events from today to Sunday, July 20, 2025 include
Interfaith Group Addresses Council on “Due Process” Rights for Immigrants
Clergy and members of the New Britain Area Interfaith Conference (NewBAIC) attended the July 9th New Britain Common Council meeting to share their concerns about the Trump administration’s treatment of immigrants and actions by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) that are not in accordance with “due process under the law.” Rev. Dr. Jonathon D. Counts, […]
33rd Annual Osgood Shootout Benefit Basketball Tournament Planned
Widely honored Coach Darwin Shaw announced in June that, “New England’s biggest and best single elimination tournament, The Osgood Shootout will be celebrating year 33.” “I am proud to announce that with the help of Byron Jones once again,” said Coach Shaw, “the tradition will continue. The tournament has provided 111 scholarships over the years.” […]
Mayor Stewart’s 2025 Annual Message: Mayor Stewart Comes Up Short Again: Presentation #37.
Presentation #37. This updated record is being shared regarding the status of our neighborhood’s storm-sewer-sanitary system and the City and State responses.
Community Events and Meetings in New Britain from Jul 7th to 13th
In New Britain, community meetings and events from today to Sunday, July 13, 2025 include
Congratulations on the Promotion of Colonel Christee Cuttino
By Coach Darwin Shaw, Lord, you are worthy of all the praise. I would like to congratulate Christee Cuttino. Today at 3pm, Christee will be promoted to Colonel at the “National Museum of the United States Army” (1775 Liberty Dr., Fort Belvoir, Virginia). Christee is a graduate of New Britain High School, class of 1999. […]
NB Racial Justice Coalition Hosting 5th Anniversary Fundraiser
The New Britain Racial Justice Coalition is holding a The New Britain Racial Justice Coalition (NBRJC), is a grassroots organization based in New Britain, Connecticut. Our membership is comprised of everyday, working-class people who want to organize for racial and economic justice.
End MAGA Next Year With Necessary Small-D Democratic Reforms
By Tim O’Brien The Trumpster Republicans’ greedy money-grab big bill that takes health care from millions of people to hand vast riches to the already wealthy, among other harms, is only the latest in a string of acts of the bigoted, fascist, militaristic, greedy, corrupt, Project 2025, MAGA administration under the rule of President Donald […]