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A New Britain City Council resolution closes the City budget for the Fiscal Year 2025-2026…
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The New Britain City Council is to consider a resolution on a high profile issue…
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The Art League of New Britain invites the community to, “Join us for the Grand…
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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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By Friends of the New Britain Public Library Stock up on winter reads at the Fall Book Sale Over the last few months, volunteers have been working diligently on sorting through book donations and preparing for the Fall Book Sale sponsored by the Friends of the New Britain Public Library. It will be held from […]
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By John McNamara Saturday, March 7th was one of those days when New Britain lived…
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The Art League of New Britain invites the community to, “Join us for the Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting ceremony for our 3rd Gallery within our Art League building. We are honored to be opening the PAUL BAYLOCK GALLERY.” The event is to be on November 7, 2026 from 2 to 4pm. The Art League […]
A New Britain City Council resolution closes the City budget for the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 with what it says is a surplus, under Mayor Bobby Sanchez (D), after covering what the resolution calls “poor budgeting” and potential malfeasance under ex-Mayor Erin Stewart (R). The resolution says that the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget, “absorbed the impacts […]
The office of Mayor Bobby Sanchez has announced that, “A coalition of volunteers representing educational, recreational, and municipal services in New Britain recently announced the start of their fundraising drive for the 11th annual Hoops for Homeless, a three-on-three basketball tournament.” “Every young person in New Britain deserves the opportunity to succeed, regardless of the […]
Art League to Hold 91st Annual Meeting
The Art League of New Britain has announced that it will hold its ninety first Annual Meeting, inviting the public to join them.
Jiran Celebrates End of 2019 Program
The Jiran summer Arabic language program is completing its 2019 classes and is celebrating with a Community Potluck Event.
Heartbroken About NRZ
People who know me well as a person, know my values and have worked alongside me know why I would be so heartbroken right now.
North-Oak NRZ President Responds to Letter Calling for Resignation
Please refer to the city ordinance regarding the chapter of the North-Oak NRZ also see the Connecticut state statute of the Office Policy Management (OPM)
North-Oak Board Members Call on President to Resign
Letter by Marie Bachand, Vicky Ramos and Manny Sandoval, To the members of the North Oak Community, We the members of the North Oak Neighborhood Revitalization Zone would like to make a statement at this time. It is with a sad heart and much displeasure that we bring information that has been detrimental to the […]
Meetings and Events Jul 22nd to 28th
City meetings and community events coming up during the week of Monday, July 22, 2019 to Sunday, July 28th include theater, music and the arts.
Chili Cookout to Benefit Citizen Action Group
The Connecticut Citizen Action Group will have its Twelfth Annual Backyard Barbecue in New Britain to benefit the group’s work.
Diaspora Plans Multicultural Festival
The Diaspora Multicultural Society has announced that it is hosting its Second Annual Multicultural Festival with food, live performances and vendors. The 2019 Festival will be held on Saturday, September 14th. The Festival, held at Diaspora Multicultural Society, will be from 12:00pm to 8:00pm. The Diaspora Society says that, “Last year’s festival was well attended […]
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.