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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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Perhaps 20,000 people marched at the State Capitol on Saturday, one of many “No Kings” protests across the country against the policies of President Donald Trump (R) and MAGA. Many New Britain residents were a part of this protest.
In New Britain, community meetings and events from today to Sunday, June 22, 2025 include,
The Puerto Rican Society of New Britain is planning 2025 Festival Puertorriqueño this July. “Save the date,” say event organizers, for the Festival, planned for Saturday, July 26th. New Britain’s Puerto Rican Festival has a long history as a vibrant celebration of Puerto Rican culture and New Britain’s close cultural bond with Puerto Rico. The […]
Council Democrats Propose Freeze on Hiring and Promotion
The nine Democrats on the City Council are proposing, “an immediate hiring freeze and promotion freeze on all positions in the City,” citing, “fiscal challenges facing the City.” The proposed Council resolution says that, because of budgetary challenges, “it is necessary and desirable to achieve cost savings by appropriate measures to ensure the funds of the […]
Community Comes Together for North Oak Neighborhood Clean Up
An estimated two hundred neighborhood residents, other community members and elected and other officials volunteered in the North Oak neighborhood clean up on April 21st. The event began with a breakfast for volunteers, provided by Central Connecticut State University. Volunteers then divided into teams who cleaned up trash in different parts of the North Oak […]
North Oak NRZ: Moving the Neighborhood Forward
by Antonio C. Lavoy, Sr. Contributing Columnist The North Oak NRZ‘s newly-elected officers are moving the city of New Britain and Ward 3 forward. President Marie Bachand, along with Vice President-Pablo Rodriguez, Secretary Yvette Ghannam, Public Safety Chair Edgar Lopez, Economic Development Chair Lawrence Sanchez, Human Resources Chair Vicky Ramos, Housing Chair Manuel Sandovar, Jessica Hernandez from […]
“Cinco De Mayo Fiesta” at New Britain Bees Game, May 5th
There will be a “Cinco De Mayo Fiesta” at the New Britain Bees game, which will, of course, be on May 5th. The event will feature music by DJ Chino, of Spectrum Entertainment, and special guest band, Mariachi Corazón de Oro’s. The event will also feature the food of Mofongo Restaurant. The gates for the game […]
Republican Accusations Thrown Out: Merrill Gay Vindicated
The State Elections Enforcement Commission has dismissed a complaint filed by New Britain Republicans against 2017 Democratic Mayoral candidate Merrill Gay, saying, “the facts do not support the allegations.” As the 2017 mayoral election was heating up, Republican Party Chair Anthony Cane filed a complaint with a series accusations that sought to tie Gay with […]
City Council Budget Hearing to Be May 1st
The New Britain City Council has announced that it will hold its annual budget hearing on May 1, 2018. The hearing is to allow the Council to hear people’s opinions on the city budget before the Council makes its decisions. “During the public hearing,” the Council’s press release says, “residents are encouraged to voice their concerns regarding […]
TRIAD Senior Prom to Be April 19th
An annual New Britain tradition will continue this week as TRIAD’s Twentieth Annual Senior Prom will be held on April 19, 2018. TRIAD’s “Senior Prom” is a popular annual event in New Britain for senior citizens, in which seniors are treated to food, music and dancing. This year’s Prom will have Carnival Theme and will feature […]
Arch Area NRZ to Hold “Clean Up, Plant Up Party”, May 19th (Delayed to Jun 16th)
Editor’s Note (5/17/2018): The Arch Area NRZ has announced that its “Clean Up, Plant Up” event has been delayed to June 16, 2018 due to the forecast of inclement weather on the planned date of May 19, 2018. The Arch Area Neighborhood Revitalization Zone (NRZ) has announced that it will hold a “Clean Up, Plant Up […]
North Oak NRZ to Hold Monthly Meeting Apr 19th
The North Oak NRZ will hold its regular meeting on April 19, 2018. The April meeting will be held at the Oak Street Police Substation, which is at 99 Oak Street. The meeting will be held at 7:00pm. The North Oak Neighborhood Revitalization Zone (NRZ) is a community organization, formed under state law, that is committed to the […]
New Britain Youth Theater Presents “The Gnome” Apr 20th to 22nd
“What do a lemon tree, a dank closet, and a nine-headed dragon have in common?” asks the New Britain Youth Theater (NBYT). “All three are important to the plot of New Britain Youth Theater’s new original comedy “The Gnome”!” “The Gnome” features the talents of nineteen children, ages six to twelve. The family-friendly comedy will […]
Hurricane Maria Relief: Bees and Community Foundation to Host “Community of Caring Night” May 19th
A “Community of Caring Night” will be hosted by the Community Foundation of Greater New Britain (CFGNB) and New Britain Bees to raise funds to aid people in Puerto Rico in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria and help those displaced by the storm who are in New Britain. The “Community of Caring Night” will take place […]
Stewart Proposes “Huge Tax Increase” Despite Claiming “No Tax Increase”
Republican Mayor Erin Stewart’s budget includes what is being called a “huge tax increase,” despite her own claims that her budget is a “no tax increase” budget. Stewart’s press release on her budget proposal says that she, “presented to the Common Council a $237.72 million budget for 2018-19 that calls for no tax increase and […]
“This Is Me” Dance Class at the Connecticut Theater Company, Apr 14th
The Connecticut Theater Company, located at the historic Repertory Theatre of New Britain, will host Part 2 of the “This Is Me” dance class on April 14, 2018. “Looking to learn a hot new dance number?,” asks the Theater, “Or maybe you just want to work on picking up choreography for upcoming auditions? Join us for […]
6th Annual “Hoops for the Homeless” to Be April 28th
The Sixth Annual Hoops for the Homeless benefit basketball tournament will be held on April 28th, 2018. The event’s website says that the event is, a three-on-three basketball tournament started in New Britain to benefit homeless youth. The event is organized by a board of local volunteers. All proceeds from this event are given to […]
Firefighters on the Scene at the April 8th Arch Street Fire
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Proposal Would Bring Back Department Head Local Residency Requirement
The Council Majority Leader, Ald. Carlo Carlozzi, Jr. (D-5) and Ald. Aram Ayalon (D-3) have introduced a proposal that would bring back the requirement that city department heads be residents of New Britain. The proposed ordinance (local law) would reinstate the requirement that city department heads be or become residents of New Britain within one year […]
School System Publishes 2018-2019 School Calendar and Looks Ahead to Next School Year
Students and parents may be thinking about the end of school this June, and the beginning of summer vacation, but the school district is already preparing the next school year. As it released its calendar for the 2018-2019 school year, the Consolidated School District of New Britain wants to let people know about upcoming educational strategies that […]
Honoring Martin Luther King’s Work for a Better Future
The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was honored in New Britain in a memorial commemoration to the great leader who was assassinated as he fought for civil rights, equality, economic equity and peace fifty years ago. The commemoration was held by the Mary McLeod Bethune Club, led by President Cheryl Niccolls. Rev. Brian Riley, […]
Ramanauskas Monument Halted
Ald. Aram Ayalon (D-3), who had been opposing plans for a monument to Lithuanian militant Adolfas Ramanauskas in Walnut Hill Park, received word from the office of Republican Mayor Erin Stewart that the plans will not be moving forward. Ayalon received word on Friday from Stewart ‘s office that Ramanauskas will not be honored with […]
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Attorney Adrian Baron Seeks Donations to Support Little Poland Festival
Broad Street attorney and neighborhood leader, Adrian Baron, is asking for people to help bring about another successful Little Poland Festival, “where everyone can be Polish for the day.” The 2018 Little Poland Festival will be on April 29th. Baron has sponsored at GoFundMe fundraiser to support of the Festival. That fundraising appeal says that, Since […]