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The New Britain City Council has scheduled a special meeting and hearing to determine whether…
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By John McNamara Saturday, March 7th was one of those days when New Britain lived…
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By Rhona Cohen and Olive O’Brien-Cohen Steven “Stevie” Jones, 55 years old, died on March…
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By Joe Wasserman If you agree that our future is threatened by catastrophic climate change…
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By Rhona Cohen and Olive O’Brien-Cohen Steven “Stevie” Jones, 55 years old, died on March 4th from gunshot injuries sustained at the hands of a Hartford police officer during a mental health crisis. Famed civil rights attorney Benjamin Crump, the state and local NAACP, Jones’ surviving family members, and a broad swath of Hartford’s community […]
New Britain Racial Justice Coalition
The CT People’s Survival Programs (CT-PSP) and the Muslim Justice Center have announced an event, “Black History Iftar & Discussion: From Prison to Power: Black Muslim Resistance.” An Iftar, organizers note, “is the evening meal during the month of Ramadan, when Muslims break their daily fast at sunset. Beyond nourishment, iftar is a sacred time […]
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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 […]
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By John McNamara Saturday, March 7th was one of those days when New Britain lived up to being known as a “city for all people” with two annual faith and cultural celebrations In the morning the city’s contingent to the 54th Greater Hartford Saint Patrick’s Day Parade organized by the Central Connecticut Irish Cultural Committee […]
By Rhona Cohen and Olive O’Brien-Cohen Steven “Stevie” Jones, 55 years old, died on March 4th from gunshot injuries sustained at the hands of a Hartford police officer during a mental health crisis. Famed civil rights attorney Benjamin Crump, the state and local NAACP, Jones’ surviving family members, and a broad swath of Hartford’s community […]
New Britain Police say, Please join us in supporting our senior community while enjoying a morning of good food! Triad’s Grand Breakfast is happening March 15th from 8AM–11AM, and we’d love to see you there!” “Triad,” New Britain Police say, “works to build strong partnerships between seniors and law enforcement by sharing important information to […]
Committee Reviewing Salary of Mayor, Other Officials
A Council committee is following a process required in city ordinances to consider possible increases in the salaries of the mayor and other city officials.
College Financial Aid Event for NBHS Class of ’19
A “community celebration of the Graduating Class of 2019” will be held on October 20th to help NBHS students to apply for college financial aid.
Locally Made Film “Dominic” at OIC Oct 5th
“Dominic,” a short film written, produced and directed by local filmmaker Torrence Conaway, will premiere on October 5, 2018. The film focuses on issues of domestic violence. The premiere will be held at the Opportunities Industrialization Center of New Britain (OIC). OIC is located at at 114 North Street. Conaway says that, “The scripted short […]
NBMAA First Friday Features Soul Sound Revue Oct 5th
The New Britain Museum of American Art’s popular First Friday event will feature the musical group Soul Sound Revue, “one of the area’s best dance acts.”
City Meetings and Community Events October 1st to 7th
Among the city meetings and community events October 1st to 7th are theatrical performances, NBMAA First Friday and the North Oak Community Clean-Up.
Arch Area NRZ to Meet Oct 1st at Police Station Community Room
The Arch Area Neighborhood Revitalization Zone (NRZ) will hold its October monthly meeting on October 1, 2018.
2018 Unity in the Community Cookout Celebrated
The 2018 Unity in the Community Cookout was celebrated on September 29th, with food, music, games and prayer, blessed with summer-like weather.
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Immigrant Heritage Hall of Fame Honors New Inductees
The Immigrant Heritage Hall of Fame honored new inductees at its 2018 Gala on September 27th. The Immigrant Heritage Hall of Fame is a project of the New Britain-based Polish American Foundation of Connecticut. The Hall of Fame honored three individuals and one family, whose heritage represented four different countries. The honorees and their immigrant […]
Immigrant Heritage Hall of Fame Honors New Inductees
The Immigrant Heritage Hall of Fame honored new inductees at its 2018 Gala on September 27th. The Immigrant Heritage Hall of Fame is a project of the New Britain-based Polish American Foundation of Connecticut. The Hall of Fame honored three individuals and one family, whose heritage represented four different countries. The honorees and their immigrant heritages were celebrated […]
Pathways/Senderos Walkathon September 30th
The Pathways/Senderos Center will hold its Twentieth Annual Walkathon on Sunday, September 30, 2018 to support the work of the Center.
Watershed Mining Study Refund Sought by Council
The City Council is seeking a refund from the engineering firm hired as part of Mayor Erin Stewart’s plan to allow strip-mining of drinking watershed land.
Hermanowski Proposed for Committees Clerk
The City Council will consider appointing Lawrence Hermanowski to the vacant position of Clerk of Committees.
Meeting of North-Oak NRZ September 27
There will be a regular monthly meeting of the North-Oak NRZ September 27, 2018, for the neighborhood to discuss issues affecting the North-Oak area.
Proposal Seeks Refund for Watershed Mining Study
A Council proposal seeks a refund for the study that was part of Stewart’s plan to allow strip-mining on New Britain’s protected drinking watershed land.
City Meetings and Community Events Sep 24th to Sep 30th
City meetings and community events coming up during the week of Monday, September 24, 2018 to Sunday, September 30th.
Council Considers Changing Manafort Dr to Bassett Way
A City Council proposal would change Paul Manafort Drive to Ebenezer D.C. Bassett Way, in honor of a noted CCSU graduate, abolitionist and diplomat.
Local Groups Awarded $280,000 from Community Foundation
The Community Foundation of Greater New Britain has announced that it has awarded more than $280,000 in grants.
Neighborhood Activists Celebrate Stop Sign Restoration
North-Oak neighborhood residents are celebrating the restoration of the stop signs at the corner of Allen and Carlton streets.
“Bat Boy: The Musical” Opens at CT Theater Company, Sep 21st
“Bat Boy: The Musical” Opens at the Connecticut Theater Company Sep 21st.
Residents Organizing to Restore Allen St. Stop Sign
Neighbors are organizing for reinstallation of stop signs at Allen Street and Carlton Streets at the Board of Police Commissioners meeting.