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New Britain Mayor Bobby Sanchez (D) joined with Sen Rick Lopes (D-6), Rep Manny Sanchez…
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New Britain Mayor Bobby Sanchez (D) has announced availability of the 2026 New Britain Arts…
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By Joe Wasserman Members of Back from the Brink CT carried a poster into the…
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The Common Council will hold three meetings (May 5,6,7) to review the Mayor’s proposed budget…
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by John McNamara Sponsors and attendees at the New Britain Public Library’s (NBPL) 10th Annual Fundraiser on…
New Britain Racial Justice Coalition
By the New Britain Racial Justice Coalition, The New Britain Racial Justice Coalition (NBRJC) is raising serious concerns about Mayor Bobby Sanchez’s proposed FY27 budget, stating clearly that it reduces overall education funding while failing to meaningfully invest in libraries and community services. Despite public claims of increased support for schools, the full budget shows […]
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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New Britain Mayor Bobby Sanchez (D) has announced availability of the 2026 New Britain Arts and Cultural Organizations (NBACO) State-Funded Grant Program. The City says that the program, made possible through the Connecticut Office of the Arts’ Directed Local Funds Grant, administered by the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development, “is designed to support […]
Mayor Bobby Sanchez and the City of New Britain have announced the 2026 Annual Memorial Day Parade, honoring New Britain’s, longstanding tradition honoring the brave men and women who have served our country.” “Memorial Day is a time for our community to come together in remembrance and gratitude for the brave men and women who […]
The Common Council will hold three meetings (May 5,6,7) to review the Mayor’s proposed budget for the July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027. City departments under the jurisdiction of the Planning, Zoning and Housing Committee (PZH) will be reviewed Tuesday, May 5. The Administration, Finance, Law and Public Services Committee (AFLPS) will continue the review on […]
NAACP Announces 25 Most Influential Blacks
The New Britain Branch of the NAACP has announced the 25 Most Influential Blacks who will be the honorees at its Freedom Fund Dinner.
“Purple” Claim Sparks Controversy
People in the New Britain community are weighing Republican State Representative candidate Sharon Beloin-Saavedra’s claim that she is a “purple” candidate, and whether the claim makes them trust her more or less. Beloin-Saavedra is the Republican candidate for the Twenty-Fourth Assembly District in the 2018 elections. The district represents several neighborhoods in New Britain and […]
Halloween “Trunk or Treat” in North-Oak
Community activists in the North-Oak neighborhood are holding a “Trunk or Treat” Halloween celebration for neighborhood kids. The event will be held on Halloween, October 31, 2018, from 6:00pm to 7:30pm. “Join Us… DJ, food, fun, and games,” say event organizers, “Kids can go from trunk to trunk and collect candy and goodies in a […]
NBYT Presenting The Laramie Project
The No Boundaries Youth Theater, which was formerly called the New Britain Youth Theater (NBYT), will present its production of the acclaimed play, The Laramie Project October 19th to 21st. The play, by Moisés Kaufman and the Members of Tectonic Theater Project, is the first of NBYT’s 2018-19 season. NBYT Executive and Artistic Director Darren […]
Street Debate Re-Surfaces Old Questions
With a resolution to rename Paul Manafort Drive to Ebenezer D.C. Bassett Way back before the City Council after a veto by Republican Mayor Erin Stewart, past questions about former Republican Mayor Manafort are re-emerging. After years of scandal involving the former mayor’s son, also named Paul Manafort, the Council voted nine to six on […]
School District to Hold Community Forum
The Consolidated School District of New Britain (CSDNB) has announced that it will hold a community forum as, “an opportunity to let your voice be heard…”
City Meetings and Community Events October 8th to 14th
City meetings and community events coming up during the week of Monday, October 8, 2018 to Sunday, October 14th.
Working Together in North-Oak Clean-Up
About sixty volunteers of all ages came together for the North-Oak neighborhood’s Community Clean-Up organized by the North-Oak NRZ.
Youth Museum to Hold Benefit Auction
The New Britain Youth Museum will hold a benefit auction on October 12, 2018 to support the educational and animal programs of the Museum.
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.