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By the New Britain Racial Justice Coalition, The New Britain Racial Justice Coalition (NBRJC) strongly…
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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 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 […]
The New Britain Museum of American Art is hosting a Juneteenth Access for All Community Day, inviting people to, “Join us for the NBMAA’s 24th Annual Juneteenth Celebration!” “This day-long event features artistic performances, music, in-gallery experiences, and of course artmaking,” the Museum says. “Shop from local Black-owned businesses, support independent artists, and grab a […]
The New Britain Little League and the Hospital for Special Care’s (HSC) Adaptive Sports Camp are receiving additional state funding under the newly approved state budget, announced Rep Bobby Sanchez (D-25), Rep Dave DeFronzo (D-26) and Rep Manny Sanchez (D-24). Funding of $20,000 is to be provided in the 2026 and 2027 budget years to […]
Black History Month Dinner Program at Diaspora Multicultural Society Feb 17th
Diaspora Multicultural Society will host an American (Black) History Dinner Program on February 17, 2018. The Diaspora Society says, “Join us for a celebration of history and culture. We will have a nice dinner and a program that, in usual Diaspora fashion, will not disappoint.” The Black History Month program will begin at 6:00pm. The […]
Youth Museum Valentines Day Parties Feb 9th and 10th
The New Britain Youth Museum and the New Britain Youth Museum at Hungerford Park are holding Valentines Day parties in early February, 2018. On Friday, February 9th, the New Britain Youth Museum will hold its second annual Valentines Day Party. The Museum says that it is a free event. The Museum says, “Drop in between 1:00-3:30.” […]
New Britain Pride to Hold City of Pride Launch Party Feb 23rd
New Britain Pride has announced the City of Pride Launch Party to kick-off its “City of Pride Initiative”. The Launch Party fundraising event will held February 23, 2018, from 6:00pm to 10:00pm at the Back Nine Tavern. New Britain Pride says that it, “was formed in August 2017 as a nonpartisan organization whose goal is to spread understanding […]
Arch Area NRZ Holds Neighborhood Walk
Residents of the Arch and Glen street area and elected officials held a Neighborhood Walk organized by the Arch Area Neighborhood Revitalization Zone (NRZ). About a dozen resident were joined by state and local elected officials, as the Arch Area NRZ said, to, “discuss issues and opportunities to improve our quality of life, safety and of […]
Mary McLeod Bethune Club Hosts Black History Month Kick-Off Celebration Feb 3rd
The Mary McLeod Bethune Club will kick off Black History Month with a celebration to be held on February 3rd, 2018 at 11:30am. The theme of the celebration is “Uplifting and Uniting Our Women to Speak up and Speak Out To Make A Difference. When they go low, we go high” The event will feature […]
Council Adjourns Meeting Without Approving Stewart $115 Million Borrowing Plan
Without approving Republican Mayor Erin Stewart’s controversial proposal to borrow $115 million to push city debt into the future, the City Council adjourned the third special meeting that Stewart had called for the Council to approve her plan. The motion to adjourn the January 25, 2018 special meeting was made as the Council began consideration […]
North-Oak NRZ to Hold Monthly Meeting Jan 29th
The North Oak NRZ (Neighborhood Revitalization Zone) will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, January 29, 2018, at 7:00pm. The meeting will be held at Saint Ann Church at 47 Clark Street, and a member of the city’s public health staff will be the guest speaker. The North-Oak NRZ is a community organization, formed under state law, that is […]
Stewart Calls Third Meeting on Approving $115 Million Borrowing-Refinance Plan
Republican Mayor Erin Stewart has called a third Council meeting in three weeks to consider her proposal to borrow $115 million to push city debt into the future. Stewart called the meeting for Thursday, January 25, 2017, one day after the regular Council meeting on January 24th. Many are calling Stewart’s tactics to pressure City […]
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Open Mic at the Hole in the Wall Theater Feb 4th
The Hole in the Wall Theater will host a “February Open Mic” on February 4, 2018. “We provide a stage, a piano and a mic,” says Theater, “You provide the talent!” Terri D’Arcangelo will be the host for the event. The doors will open for those wishing to perform at 1:30pm. Sign-ups are first-come, first-serve […]
Proposal Made to Slow Down and Decentralize Decisions on City Borrowing
After what many are calling Republican Mayor Erin Stewart’s heavy-handed attempts to pressure City Council Democrats into a quick approval of her plan to borrow $115 million to push city debt into the future, a proposal has been introduced to slow down and decentralize decisions on city borrowing. Democratic Ald. Aram Ayalon (D-3) has introduced a […]
Many New Britain Residents Join Second Women’s March
Many New Britain residents joined a seemingly never ending train of marchers who streamed toward the State Capitol Saturday, January 20th, 2018 for the second annual Women’s March. Thousands of people marched and rallied at the State Capitol for women’s rights and the rights of many others in the United States. The March was one […]
Pasta Supper to Benefit Youth Museum at Hungerford Park
The New Britain Youth Museum at Hungerford Park will host a Pasta Supper fundraiser on February 2, 2018. The Museum says, “Join us for baked penne pasta, salad, roll, dessert, a beverage and a complimentary glass of wine.” The Pasta Supper is $12 for adults, $10 for seniors and $5 for children, ages two to […]
ACLU and United Action to Present “Undocumented 2018” Discussion on Jan 30th
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) People Power-New Britain and United Action Connecticut are sponsoring a public discussion, “Undocumented 2018 – What Are the Issues?”. The discussion will feature an immigration lawyer and a psychotherapist and will explore topics such as: “Who are the undocumented among us?” “Personal stories from Dreamers.” “Psychological and legal issues […]
Stewart Rebuffs Democrats’ Call for Further Consideration of $115 Million Debt Plan
City Council Democrats called on Republican Mayor Erin Stewart to delay action on her proposal to borrow $115 million to push city debt into the future. The Council majority is seeking more public input and consideration of other options before re-structuring of finances and committing the city to long-term borrowing. While Democrats asked that the […]
Preschool Program at Hungerford Park Youth Museum
The New Britain Youth Museum at Hungerford Park has announced a four session Preschool Program, from January to June. The Program, the Museum says, will involve, “Encouraging young children to use their senses and creativity to explore the natural world around them. Each session may include live animals, games, crafts, cooking, stories, science experiments, and […]
“Stay Woke … Stay Active.” New Britain Celebrates Martin Luther King Day.
New Britain celebrated Martin Luther King Day on January 15th, 2018 with remembrance of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the important work of the Civil Rights Movement, and with reminders of the work still needed against racism and for equality. The City Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities held its annual event […]
New Britain Youth Theater Announces Auditions for “The Gnome”
The New Britain Youth Theater has announced that it will hold auditions for the play, “The Gnome” on January 15th and 17th, 2018. The Museum says that “The Gnome” is a story, “Based on a lesser known fairy tale by the Brothers Grimm, and adapted by the writers of NBYT’s Unlocked and Penny and the […]
Martin Luther King Day Celebration in New Britain, Jan 15th
New Britain will honor the memory of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and celebrate the civil rights movement on Martin Luther King Day on Monday, January 15, 2018. The City Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities will hold its annual event honoring Dr. King at Trinity-On-Main at 69 Main Street. The event will […]
Republican Ridicule Breaks Short-Lived Bipartisanship on Consideration of Stewart Debt Plan
Only hours after Republican Mayor Erin Stewart and Council Democrats had spoken in collaborative terms about the process of considering her proposal to borrow $115 million to push city debt into the future, the bipartisan spirit was broken when Stewart and other prominent Republicans openly ridiculed a Democratic Council member for a question he had […]
PAL Karate Program for Kids 7 and Up Beginning Jan 22nd and 26th
The New Britain Police Athletic League (PAL) Karate Program will begin its twelve week class sessions for kids seven years and older, beginning on January 22, 2018. The program offers either a Monday or a Friday class. Both class options are for twelve weeks. PAL describes the program as, “Where students learn focus, become disciplined […]