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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 […]
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.