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By the New Britain Racial Justice Coalition, The New Britain Racial Justice Coalition (NBRJC) strongly condemns Mayor Erin Stewart’s June 7 veto of the City Council’s amended FY 2025 budget, which prioritized long-overdue investments in education, housing, and public services. The veto reverses a budget that was shaped by extensive community input and advocacy. Over […]
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“The rights he dedicated his life to are under threat” By John McNamara A wintry mix outside forced the organizers of the memorial wreath laying for the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. inside on Saturday April 12th to mark the anniversary of the assassination of the civil rights leader on April 4, 1968. The “Literacy […]
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The Black Ministerial Alliance of New Britain and New Britain Museum of American Art are hosting a Gospel Concert Juneteenth Celebration. The event is is Friday, June 20th, and is to be at Right Now Ministries at 295-303 Arch Street. Light food is to be served at 5:30pm, followed by the concert at 6:30pm.
The League of Women Voters of the New Britain Area is planning its 52nd Annual Meeting. The Meeting is to be Tuesday, June 17th at 6:00pm at New Britain Public Library Community Room. “Support voter rights, register voters locally and help inform voters about candidates,” the League says, adding, “Learn and Lobby: Find out more […]
The city Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities is planning its annual Juneteenth Freedom Festival. The event, on Thursday, June 19th, is to be at Central Park from 5:00pm to 8:00pm. The event is to feature the raising of the Juneteenth flag, information about Juneteenth history, a free community cookout, live music and information from […]
Diaspora Society Multicultural Festival, Sep 15th.
The Diaspora Multicultural Society will be hosting its 2018 Multicultural Festival on Saturday, September 15th.
“Final Arrangements” at HITW Theater Sep 14th to Oct 6th
The comedy, “Final Arrangements,” will open at the Hole in the Wall Theater on September 14, 2018.
Council Republicans Vote to Block Department Head Residency Requirement
All six of the Republican City Council members voted to block approval a proposed ordinance that would have brought back the requirement that city department heads be residents of New Britain.
“Literary Libations” to Benefit the New Britain Public Library to Be Sep 14th
The Board of Trustees of the New Britain Public Library will be holding “Vol. V” of its fundraiser, ” Literary Libations,” on September 14, 2018. The event is to benefit the New Britain Public Library. “It will be a casual evening of good food and drink, great conversation, jazzy music by the Hot Cat Jazz […]
City Honors Veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan Wars and Other Post 9/11 Conflicts
The city has dedicated a monument to veterans of the armed forces from the New Britain area who fought in the Iraq and Afghanistan wars and other conflicts after the September 11, 2001 attacks. The monument, located in Central Park, honors New Britain area veterans, “who gallantly fought and sacrificed,” in Iraq, Afghanistan and other […]
Sights and Sounds at 2018 Main Street USA
The New Britain Main Street USA was held September 8, 2018. Photo and video journalist Frank Gerratana captured sights and sounds at the traditional city event.
City Meetings and Community Events, Week of Sep 10th to Sep 16th
City meetings and community events coming up during the week from Monday, September 10, 2018 to Sunday, September 16th include:
North Oak NRZ Community Clean Up Planned for Oct 6th
The North-Oak Neighborhood Revitalization Zone (NRZ) has announced a community clean-up day on October 6, 2018. The community clean-up is being done is collaboration with the New Britain Police Department, Central Connecticut State University, Neighborhood Housing Services, the city of New Britain, local churches and others. The clean-up is being held in honor two New Britain Police […]
Stewart Veto of Department Head Residency Requirement Faces Override Vote
The City Council is set to consider an override of Republican Mayor Erin Stewart’s veto of a proposed ordinance that would bring back the requirement that city department heads be residents of New Britain. The override vote would be at the September 12, 2018 Council meeting. The proposed ordinance (local law), which was introduced by the […]
2018 Hardware City Bike Tour to Be Sep 30th
The 2018 Hardware City Bike Tour is planned for September 30th. The event is being hosted by Bike New Britain and Bike Walk Connecticut. Bike Walk Connecticut says that, “Bike Walk Connecticut is reuniting with the Bicycle Friendly Community of New Britain and Bike New Britain for the 2018 Discover Connecticut Bicycle Tour.” The Bike […]
Annual Tag Sale and Bake Sale at Hungerford Park Youth Museum Sep 8th
The New Britain Youth Museum at Hungerford Park will hold its 2018 Annual Tag Sale and Bake Sale on September 8th. The Museum says that the Tag Sale will feature, “A selection of furniture, kitchen items, clothing, books, collectible kitchen small appliances, and linens,” among other items. Admission for the event is $2 during the […]
Parks and Recreation Hiring for After School Programs
New Britain Parks and Recreation has announced that it is hiring people for seasonal positions in its after school programs. The after school programs are to serve students in city elementary and middle schools from September 2018 to May 2019. “Candidates should have experience with youth,” says Parks and Recreation, “enthusiasm, and a desire to […]
2018 NAACP Freedom Fund Dinner Oct 19th
New Britain’s 2018 NAACP Freedom Fund Membership Dinner will be held on October 19th. Tickets are available for the event.
Fall 2018 Programs and Auditions at NBYT Announced
No Boundaries Youth Theater has announced Fall 2018 programs and auditions as it launches its ninth season. On September 10th and 12th, No Boundaries Youth Theater, formerly called the New Britain Youth Theater (NBYT) will hold auditions for its original musical adaptation of The Velveteen Rabbit. The auditions will be held at the Holmes School at 2150 […]
City Meetings and Community Events, Week of Sep 3rd to Sep 9th
City meetings and community events coming up during the week from Monday, September 3, 2018 to Sunday, September 9th include:
New Britain Support for Group Helping Homeless Dogs While Serving Injured Veterans
A nonprofit organization that adopts homeless dogs and trains them to help disabled veterans enjoys considerable leadership and support from the New Britain community, particularly the city’s Polish community. The Forever In My Heart Foundation is an organization, “founded to make an impact in the lives of homeless dogs in animal shelters and disabled United […]
2018 Unity in the Community Cookout to Be Sep 29th
The 2018 annual Unity in the Community Cookout will be on Saturday, September 29th. The event is a celebration of African American culture and community, organized to bring people together in fellowship and friendship. The 2018 event will be celebrated at A.W. Stanley Park. There will be activities at the event for children, youth and […]
Welcoming Kids on the First Day of School
The New Britain Branch of the NAACP Education Committee organized a contingent of African American and other men of color to welcome and encourage students coming into the Northend Elementary School on the first day of the 2018-2019 school year. “[The New Britain] NAACP, Spottswood AME Zion Church and City of New Britain welcomes students, […]
NAACP Organizes to Encourage Kids On First Day of School.
To encourage kids on the first day of school, the New Britain Branch of the NAACP is organizing a “100 Black Men Education Engagement.” “Calling all Black men and men of color,” says the NAACP, asking for participation in the event, to take place at the Northend School on Thursday, August 30, 2018. Thursday is […]
Meet and Greet With Fire Chief Ortiz at North-Oak NRZ Meeting Aug 30th
The North-Oak NRZ has will hold its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, August 30, 2018. The meeting will feature a meet and greet with New Britain Fire Chief Raul Ortiz. The meeting will be held in the lower level of St. Ann Church. The St. Ann Church is at 47 Clark Street. The North-Oak Neighborhood Revitalization Zone (NRZ) is […]