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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 […]
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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 […]
North Oak NRZ Willow Street Park Celebration – Rescheduled to August 19th
The North-Oak Neighborhood Revitalization Zone (NRZ) is presenting a Willow Street Park Celebration on Saturday, August 19, 2018. The NRZ says that the festival has free food, games, entertainment and music. Music will be provided by DJ Chino. The event will be at the Willow Street Park at 43 Willow Street. “Splash!” says the promotion for […]
2018 St. Joachim Parish Festival to be Aug 10th, 11th and 12th
The Saint Joachim Catholic Parish will hold its 2018 Annual Festival on August 10th, 11th and 12th. The large traditional community festival will be held on the grounds of St. Mary Church is located at 544 Main Street New Britain’s Saint Joachim Parish is a combination of the churches of Saint Mary and Saint Ann, which […]
City Meetings and Community Events, Week of July 23rd to July 29th
City meetings and community events coming up during the week from Monday, July 23, 2018 to July 29th include: Mon, Jul 23 Mattabassett District Board Meeting 7:00pm to 8:00pm 245 Main Street, Cromwell Walnut Hill Park Summer Concert 7:00pm to 9:00pm Walnut Hill Park Tue, Jul 24 CANCELLED – Board of Finance and Taxation 6:00pm […]
Sights and Sounds at 2018 Festival Puertorriqueño de New Britain
Hundreds of people gathered on High Street for New Britain’s Puerto Rican Festival, celebrating Puerto Rican culture and New Britain’s close cultural bond with Puerto Rico. Festive music filled the air, as people enjoyed live performances and conversation with friends. Delicious food was served. Refreshing drinks were served, as well. Visitors were able shop at […]
Orientation for First Year NBHS Students Aug 21st
The Consolidated School District of New Britain has announced that an orientation will be held for first year students at New Britain High School in the 2018-2019 school year. The orientation program will be held on August 21, 2018 at NBHS. The program will run from 10:00am to 11:30am. At the orientation program, the school […]
Puerto Rican Festival to Be Celebrated Saturday, July 21st
New Britain’s Puerto Rican Festival will be celebrated on Saturday, July 21st, all afternoon and into the evening. Puerto Rican Society of New Britain President Magaly de Jesus said, that the community, “this Saturday, July 21, 2018 will celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the great Puerto Rican Festival of New Britain.” The theme of the 2018 […]
North Oak NRZ Monthly Meeting Jul 26th
The North Oak NRZ has will hold its regular monthly meeting on July 26th. The meeting will be held in the lower level of St. Ann Church. The St. Ann Church is at 47 Clark Street. “Do you want to know more about us,” says the NRZ in its meeting announcement, “and be a part of the solutions […]
Fire Department Announces “Open Recruitment” for Fire Fighter Positions
New Britain Fire Chief Raul Ortiz has announced that the New Britain Fire Department is having an “open recruitment process,” for fire fighter positions. Minimum requirements described in the recruitment for the positions include: Being at least eighteen years of age Holding a high school diploma or GED Having a valid driver’s license. “Must be […]
PAL Football and Cheer Registration Each Thursday
The New Britain Raiders Police Athletic League (PAL) Football and Cheerleading program is accepting registrations each Thursday for the upcoming season. According to the PAL website, registration is held each Thursday, from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at the PAL building at Osgood Park. PAL cheerleading open to girls and boys who live in New Britain. Children […]
Bees Add Two Former Major League Pitchers to Team
The New Britain Bees announced on July 14th that they are adding two new pitchers to their team, Brandon Cunniff and Chris Reed were both former Major League players. Cunniff played for the Atlanta Braves during two seasons. Between 2016 and 2017, according to Major League Baseball (MLB), he played in fifty four games. In […]
City Meetings and Community Events, Week of July 16th to July 22nd
City meetings and community events coming up during the week from Monday, July 16, 2018 to July 22nd include: Mon, Jul 16 Commission on Persons with Disabilities 5:00pm to 6:30pm City Hall, 27 West Main Street, Room 305 CANCELLED – Historic Preservation Commission 6:30pm to 7:30pm City Hall, 27 West Main Street, Room 202 Walnut […]
Fall 2018 School Sports Registration Deadline August 13th
August 13th is the deadline to register for Fall sports, the New Britain school district has announced. That date is also the start of the Fall sports season. “If the registration process is not completed before the deadline,” says the Consolidated School District of New Britain, “your child will not be able to practice or […]
Candidates Make Appearances in New Britain As Primaries Approach
When, on a hot July day, Democratic Congressional Candidate Jahana Hayes greeted residents at the New Britain Diner, she was among a number of Democratic candidates who have been visiting New Britain to meet people in the city ahead of the upcoming primary elections. On August 14th voters will make a number of key decisions about […]
“It’s not for sale.” – Council Votes Down Selling Fifteen Acres to Burlington.
The City Council overwhelmingly voted down a proposal to sell fifteen acres of New Britain owned Class 3 watershed land to the town of Burlington, defeating the plan at its July 11, 2018 meeting. The vote is a victory for Protect Our Watersheds CT and others who had opposed the sale. Protect Our Watersheds CT and […]
Final Full Registration for Jr. Canes 2018 Season July 12th
The New Britain Hurricanes Youth Football & Cheer (NBYFC) has announced that its last full registration for the 2018 fall season will be on July 12th. The final full registration for football and cheerleading programs will be from 6:00pm to 7:00pm, and will be held at the Smith School on Rutherford Street. “Limited Spots Left,” […]
2018 Osgood Shootout Basketball Tournament to Be Aug 18th and 19th
The 2018 Osgood Shootout Basketball Tournament will be held on August 18th and 19th, the Tournament’s Director, Coach Darwin Shaw, has announced. Related Article: Osgood Shootout 2018 Game Times, Brackets and Scholarship Recipients The 2018 Tournament marks the 26th anniversary of the venerable New Britain event. “Thank you to Our Lord,” said Shaw, “Back by […]
Apparent Leaky Pipes Arise As Issue in Debate on Mining Plan – Council Considers Hiring Firm to Study.
The City Council is set to consider a resolution to study what the state Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) said is, “what appears to be an increasingly leak-prone water distribution system,” in New Britain. The consultant hired under the resolution would study and offer recommendations on this, “unaccounted water.” On May 25, 2018, the CEQ released their […]
City Meetings and Community Events, Week of July 9th to July 15th
City meetings and community events coming up during the week from Monday, July 2 2018 to July 8th include: Mon, July 9th Commission on Persons with Disabilities 5:00pm to 6:00pm City Hall, 27 West Main Street, Room 202 Common Council Public Hearing – Sale of Property 6:45pm to 7:00pm City Hall, 27 West Main Street, […]
Puerto Rican Society Honors Isabel Cancel
The Puerto Rican Society of New Britain dedicated its 2018 Puerto Rican Festival Banquet in honor of longtime community activist Isabelita Cancel. The Banquet was held on July 7th. The Banquet is held annually to support the New Britain Puerto Rican Festival. The 2018 Festival will be on July 21st. In addition to her active membership in […]
NAACP Freedom Fund Dinner to Be October 19th
The NAACP New Britain Branch has announced that its 2018 Freedom Fund Membership Dinner will be held on October 19th. The theme of the 2018 Freedom Fund event will be “Defeat Hate – Vote.” The annual membership dinner supports the mission of the NAACP New Britain Branch to organize in New Britain and empower its residents […]