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Incumbent Gov Ned Lamont (D) appears to have been chosen by Democratic voters to run…
Community News
As challenges like substance use and housing struggles continue to affect members of the community,…
News Analysis
By Carol S. Austad, Ph.D The spotted lanternfly is no longer someone else’s problem. It…
Featured Journalism
by John McNamara Sponsors and attendees at the New Britain Public Library’s (NBPL) 10th Annual Fundraiser on…
Opinion
Opinion by CT People’s Survival Programs On Saturday, August 8 at 12:00 PM, the coalition…
Community Announcements
By Bike New Britain On Monday, Bike New Britain will be providing the 5th grade class at Smalley School in New Britain with a bike safety education program. Beginning on Monday, May 4th and continuing through Thursday, May 7th, members of Bike New Britain will be conducting safety education classes from 8am to 9:45am Then […]
Community Announcement by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Connecticut Big Brothers Big Sisters of Connecticut (BBBSCT) honored two New Britain residents during its annual Big Night celebration this Saturday, recognizing Big Sister Alex Steel as the 2026 Big of the Year and Jessica Mercado as the 2026 Parent Partner of the Year. Both were celebrated […]
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…
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Former Connecticut Lieutenant Governor Nancy Wyman passed away early Wednesday morning, prompting Gov Ned Lamont to direct that all US and state flags on Connecticut state government buildings be lowered to half-staff immediately. Wyman, who served as the state’s 108th lieutenant governor from 2011 to 2019, was remembered as a trailblazing leader and a tireless […]
Incumbent Gov Ned Lamont (D) appears to have been chosen by Democratic voters to run for a third term as Connecticut’s Governor, as unofficial results of the Democratic primary show him defeating State Rep Josh Elliott (D) by a more than two-to-one margin. In New Britain, unofficial results show Lamont winning by 1,557 votes to […]
Meetings and Events May 6th to 12th
City meetings and community events during the week of Monday, May 6, 2019 to Sunday, May 12th include the first week of Ramadan and the Race in the Park.
New Britain Public Pools Open for the 2019 Summer Season
With warm summer weather and the end of the 2019 school year here, thoughts are turning to summer days at city pools and splash pads.
Brooks Calls Porcher “The Real Deal”
Calling Democratic mayoral candidate Christopher Porcher, “the real deal,” Mr. Alton Brooks called on the New Britain community to rally to support him.
Sanchez Hosts State Black & Puerto Rican Caucus Town Hall
Rep. Bobby Sanchez (D-25) hosted a town hall meeting of the state legislative Black and Puerto Rican Caucus at the Human Resources Agency of New Britain. Dozens of people came to the Saturday morning meeting to hear about issues pending at the State Capitol. Sanchez was joined by legislators, including, Rep. Brandon McGee (D-5), Jr., […]
Sanchez Hosts State Black & Puerto Rican Caucus Town Hall
Rep. Bobby Sanchez (D-25) hosted a town hall meeting of the state legislative Black and Puerto Rican Caucus at the Human Resources Agency of New Britain. Dozens of people came to the Saturday morning meeting to hear about issues pending at the State Capitol. Sanchez was joined by legislators, including, Rep. Brandon McGee (D-5), Jr., […]
Council Calls Special Meeting for School Funding Forum
Ald. Eva Magnuszewski (D-AL), the City Council President, has called the Council into a special meeting to participate in a school funding forum.
Police Announce PAL “Midnight Basketball”
The New Britain Police Department have announced a new program for the summer of 2019 – PAL “Midnight Basketball” at two locations.
North-Oak NRZ Neighborhood Clean-Up May 18th
Due to expected rain, the North-Oak NRZ is postponing its planned neighborhood clean-up to May 19, 2019. The clean-up had been planned for May 4th.
NBYT to Perform Charlotte’s Web
The No Boundaries Youth Theater (NBYT) will present a youth performance of E.B. White’s classic children’s story, “Charlotte’s Web.”
“Sweeney Todd” to Be Performed at CCSU
The CCSU Black Box Theater will perform its theatrical production of Hugh Wheeler’s macabre story, “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street”.
Council Leaders Urge Public to Attend Hearing
City Council leaders are encouraging city residents to attend the public hearing that it is holding on Republican Mayor Erin Stewart’s budget plan.
Meetings and Events Apr 29th to May 5th
City meetings and community events coming up during the week of Monday, April 29, 2019 to Sunday, May 5th include several community clean-up events.
Elena Trueworthy to Lead State Head Start Office
Gov. Ned Lamont has announced that he has appointed New Britain community activist Elena Trueworthy as to lead the state’s Head Start Collaboration Office.
North-Oak NRZ Holds Neighborhood Walk-Through
The North-Oak NRZ conducted a springtime neighborhood survey to identify neighborhood concerns and view progress from their previous efforts.
East Side Cleanup & Block Party Rescheduled
The East Side Cleanup and Block Party event to be held at the East Side Community Center has been rescheduled to May 3, 2019.
East Side Cleanup & Block Party Rescheduled
The East Side Cleanup and Block Party event to be held at the East Side Community Center has been rescheduled to May 3, 2019.
Fundraiser To Support Little Poland Festival
The Polish American Foundation has announced an event to raise money to support the 2019 Little Poland Festival in New Britain.
NAACP and LWV to Hold Racism Forum
The NAACP New Britain Branch and the New Britain League of Women Voters have announced a forum on racism, discrimination and implicit bias.
Rebuilding Together to Repair 11 Homes
Rebuilding Together New Britain has announced that it will, “celebrate National Rebuilding Day by completing eleven volunteer-led home repair projects.”
City Budget Hearing Scheduled
The City Council has announced the date for the hearing that will be held for the public to comment on Republican Mayor Erin Stewart’s city budget plan.