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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 […]
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.
City Meetings and Community Events Sep 17th to Sep 23rd
City meetings and community events Monday, September 17, 2018 to Sunday, September 23rd.
Protesters Seek to “Release the Tapes” in Police Shooting Case
Protesters sought to “release the tapes” of the incident in which city police fired on the car the three young people were in.
Diaspora Society Multicultural Festival, Sep 15th.
The Diaspora Multicultural Society will be hosting its 2018 Multicultural Festival on Saturday, September 15th.
“Final Arrangements” at HITW Theater Sep 14th to Oct 6th
The comedy, “Final Arrangements,” will open at the Hole in the Wall Theater on September 14, 2018.
Council Republicans Vote to Block Department Head Residency Requirement
All six of the Republican City Council members voted to block approval a proposed ordinance that would have brought back the requirement that city department heads be residents of New Britain.
“Literary Libations” to Benefit the New Britain Public Library to Be Sep 14th
The Board of Trustees of the New Britain Public Library will be holding “Vol. V” of its fundraiser, ” Literary Libations,” on September 14, 2018. The event is to benefit the New Britain Public Library. “It will be a casual evening of good food and drink, great conversation, jazzy music by the Hot Cat Jazz […]
City Honors Veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan Wars and Other Post 9/11 Conflicts
The city has dedicated a monument to veterans of the armed forces from the New Britain area who fought in the Iraq and Afghanistan wars and other conflicts after the September 11, 2001 attacks. The monument, located in Central Park, honors New Britain area veterans, “who gallantly fought and sacrificed,” in Iraq, Afghanistan and other […]
Sights and Sounds at 2018 Main Street USA
The New Britain Main Street USA was held September 8, 2018. Photo and video journalist Frank Gerratana captured sights and sounds at the traditional city event.
City Meetings and Community Events, Week of Sep 10th to Sep 16th
City meetings and community events coming up during the week from Monday, September 10, 2018 to Sunday, September 16th include:
North Oak NRZ Community Clean Up Planned for Oct 6th
The North-Oak Neighborhood Revitalization Zone (NRZ) has announced a community clean-up day on October 6, 2018. The community clean-up is being done is collaboration with the New Britain Police Department, Central Connecticut State University, Neighborhood Housing Services, the city of New Britain, local churches and others. The clean-up is being held in honor two New Britain Police […]
Stewart Veto of Department Head Residency Requirement Faces Override Vote
The City Council is set to consider an override of Republican Mayor Erin Stewart’s veto of a proposed ordinance that would bring back the requirement that city department heads be residents of New Britain. The override vote would be at the September 12, 2018 Council meeting. The proposed ordinance (local law), which was introduced by the […]