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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 […]
New Britain Celebrates the 4th of July
As New Britain prepares to celebrate the 2018 Independence Day, here is a look back at New Britain’s 2017 fireworks. New Britain’s 2018 Independence Day “Great American Boom” will begin at around 9:15pm. The fireworks will be in Stanley Quarter Park and will be visible from much of the city in the vicinity of the […]
“Our House” at the Hole in the Wall Theater Jul 13 to Aug 4
In July and August, the Hole in the Wall Theater will present Theresa Rebeck’s “scathing comedy”, Our House. The play opens at the Theater on July 13, 2018. “Are news and entertainment interchangeable?”, the Hole in the Wall Theater asks, in introducing the play. “Our House is a deliciously scathing comedy that takes on a media-obsessed culture intent […]
Holy Cross Church 2018 Bazaar Jul 12th, 13th, 14th
The Holy Cross Church will celebrate its Sixty-Fourth Annual Bazaar and Carnival on July 12th, 13th and 14th. The Holy Cross Bazaar and Carnival is a traditional event in the city, with carnival rides, games and delicious food. The church festival is an annual favorite for families, where children have fun on rides and people enjoy […]
City Meetings and Community Events, Week of July 2nd to July 8th
City meetings and community events coming up during the week from Monday, July 2 2018 to July 8th include: Mon, Jul 2 Energy and Innovation Park Project Open House 12:00pm to 2:00pm 100 Curtis Street Arch Area NRZ NO JULY MEETING City Plan Commission 6:30pm to 7:00pm City Hall, 27 West Main Street, Room 201 […]
“The Color Purple” at Connecticut Theater Company Jul 13 to Aug 5th
The Connecticut Theater Company will open its musical presentation of “The Color Purple” on July 13, 2018. A review by Anna Foca say Alice Walker’s novel, The Color Purple, “documents the traumas and gradual triumph of Celie, a young African-American woman raised in rural isolation in Georgia, as she comes to resist the paralyzing self-concept […]
New Britain 4th of July Fireworks 2018: “The Great American Boom”
New Britain’s 2018 “Great American Boom” festival and fireworks, celebrating Independence Day, will be held on July 4th in Stanley Quarter Park. Fireworks are set to begin at around 9:15pm. New Britain’s fireworks display is very popular. Tens of thousands of people, both New Britain residents and visitors, join in a festive community spirit in […]
Former Major League Pitcher Among Two New Bees Players
The New Britain Bees have added a former major league pitcher to their bullpen, one of two new players that the team announced that they have signed. Left handed pitcher Adam Loewen has played for the Baltimore Orioles, the Toronto Blue Jays, Philadelphia Phillies and the Arizona Diamondbacks. He has a 10-8 record, with 159 strikeouts and […]
School District Announces Kids’ Summer Meal Locations for 2018
Summer meals are available for children and and teens this summer at locations throughout the city that have been announced by the Consolidated School District of New Britain. “In partnership with Whitsons,” says the school district, “we will be providing free meals throughout the summer for those who are 18 and under.” End Hunger Connecticut! […]
Overwhelming Opposition to Stewart Drinking Watershed Mining Proposal
Huge opposition met Republican Mayor Erin Stewart’s controversial plan to allow strip mining on New Britain drinking watershed land at the public hearing held on June 26, 2018 in front of the City Council and the Board of Water Commissioners. Speaker after speaker spoke in opposition to the plan at a packed hearing in the […]
“Comedy Nite Live” to Benefit Fathers United Program Jul 12th
The “Comedy Nite Live” event, benefitting the Human Resources Agency’s Father’s United Program has been rescheduled to July 12, 2018. The program will feature live performances by Darryl Rosemond, Eryca Nolan and Artie Rob and will include dinner and the show. Doors for the event open at 6:00pm on July 12th and the show begins […]
Ordinance to Restore New Britain’s “Heritage of Trees” Up for Final Approval
More tree-lined streets may see a comeback in the city, under a proposal by Ald. Aram Ayalon (D-3) to restore the city’s “rich heritage of trees.” On June 27, 2018, the City Council will consider final Council approval of a new “tree ordinance,” which would require replacement of trees that are removed and encourage the […]
City Meetings and Community Events, Week of Jun 25th to Jul 1st
City meetings and community events coming up during the week from Monday, June 25, 2018 to July 1st include: Mon, Jun 25 Board of Education Curriculum Committee 6:00pm to 7:00 pm School District Building, 272 Main Street Council Committee on Licenses 6:45pm to 7:15 pm City Hall, 27 West Main Street, 2nd Floor, Council Chambers […]
Former NBHS Associate Principal Damon Pearce Returns As Principal
At a special meeting on June 20, 2018, the Board of Education approved the Suffield Middle School Principal Damon Pearce as the next Principal of New Britain High School. Pearce returns after having been Associate Principal at NBHS from 2005-2014. Board of Education President Nicole Rodriguez (D) said that she is pleased that the process for selecting NBHS’s new […]
New Britain Residents Join Rally Opposing Trump Child Separations
New Britain residents joined in a rally on June 21, 2018 in opposition to the actions of Republican President Donald Trump in which children have been taken from their parents at the U.S. border. U.S. Senators Chris Murphy (D-CT) and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) invited people, “to a rally demanding [an] end to inhumane separation of […]
NBHS Graduation: Salutatorian Manuel Rivas’s Commencement Speech
New Britain High School’s Class of 2018 Salutatorian Manuel Rivas, in his commencement speech at NBHS’s graduation ceremonies on June 19, 2018, encouraged his classmates to make a difference on some of the key issues of the day. “Think about our world, our country, and, honestly, our president,” Rivas said. “From deportation and separation of families, […]
NBHS Graduation: Valedictorian Gabriella Roy’s Commencement Speech
New Britain High School’s 2018 Class Valedictorian, Gabriella Roy, attended Holmes Elementary School and HALS Academy before attending NBHS, excelling to the top of her class. Roy has been lauded by school officials for her academic accomplishments, but also for her involvement in sports and student clubs. Schools Superintendent Nancy Sarra said that Roy’s hard work and perseverance […]
North Oak NRZ to Meet at St. Ann Church Jun 28th
The North Oak NRZ has announced that it will hold its regular meeting on June 28, 2018. The meeting will begin at 7:00pm. The North Oak Neighborhood Revitalization Zone (NRZ) is a community organization, formed under state law, that is committed to the social and economic progress in the North Oak region of the city. Issues discussed in […]
Board of Education to Vote on New Britain High School Principal
The Consolidated School District of New Britain has announced that there will be a special meeting of the Board of Education, June 20, 2018. The announcement says that the meeting is to, “vote on Superintendent Nancy Sarra’s recommendation for the next New Britain High School Principal.” The meeting is to be at 6:30pm at the […]
Reported Stewart Veto Reverts Budget to Higher Taxes and Lower School Funding
Republican Mayor Erin Stewart has reportedly vetoed the city budget approved by the Democrats on the City Council that would have lowered her proposed tax increase and increased school funding. Under the City Charter rules, Stewart’s veto means that her original proposed budget takes affect as the official city budget instead of the budget approved […]
Racist Political Leaflet Distributed in Arch Street Neighborhood
A racist political leaflet has been distributed in the Arch Street neighborhood, resulting in a referral to city police. The leaflet is composed as a “letter” that makes obscene and vulgar references to former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama. “I believe this is more than what is on the surface,” said […]