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By John McNamara http://nbpoliticus.com City officials and residents focused on forming neighborhood watches at a…
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New Britain’s Pathways/Senderos will host its 27th Annual Walk-a-Thon this Sunday. The organization says that…
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by John McNamara Sponsors and attendees at the New Britain Public Library’s (NBPL) 10th Annual Fundraiser on…
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By Friends of the New Britain Public Library The Annual Textbook Sale, sponsored by the Friends of the New Britain Public Library will be held from August 29 – September 19 this year, on the Main floor of the library on 20 High Street in New Britain. It will be open during library hours (visit […]
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By John McNamara Saturday, March 7th was one of those days when New Britain lived…
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New Britain’s Pathways/Senderos will host its 27th Annual Walk-a-Thon this Sunday. The organization says that its traditional annual event, “brings together community members, families, friends, and supporters to raise funds for the youth and families Pathways/Senderos serves.” The event is Sunday, September 27, 2026. “Registration begins at 9:30 a.m., with the walk kicking off at […]
Mayor Bobby Sanchez (D) has announced that he, the City of New Britain Health Department and Stop & Shop Pharmacists will be hosting a Shingles & Pneumonia Presentation and Vaccine Clinic. Following a presentation, the city says, “a pharmacist from Stop & Shop will be available to administer shingles and pneumonia vaccinations to eligible participants.” […]
Jr Canes Fundraise for Championship Travel
New Britain Youth Football and Cheerleading is hosting a fundraiser on November 24th to send the State Champion 10U Jr Canes Football Team to the upcoming national championships in Florida. New Britain Youth Football and Cheerleading (NBYFC) is celebrating the 10U division Jr. Canes winning the 2018 Connecticut Youth Football and Cheer Conference Championship on […]
Delivering Thanksgiving at Malikowski Cir
The generosity of volunteers and donors and the work of Foodshare came to fruition, delivering food to people in need just in time for Thanksgiving.
Turkey Drive Reaches Goal
A Turkey drive held in New Britain was a part of a successful effort by Foodshare to supply Thankgiving meals to thousands of people in need this year.
Black Ministers Alliance Donates for Families in Need
The Black Ministers Alliance of New Britain recently made a donation of $500 in gift cards to help families in need this Thanksgiving.
Meetings and Events Nov 19th to Nov 25th
City meetings and community events coming up during the week of Monday, Nov 12, 2018 to Sunday, Novr 18th include the celebration of Thanksgiving Day.
Kay B. Davis Luncheon: A Celebration Of Food And Togetherness At Bethesda Apostolic Church
The New Britain Branch of the NAACP and Bethesda Apostolic Church hosted a Pre-Thanksgiving Luncheon on Saturday, November 17th.
Velveteen Rabbit at Youth Theater
Young actors will perform an original adaptation of the classic story, The Velveteen Rabbit, in three performances in December. Twenty-two children and youth, from ages six to sixteen star in the production by the No Boundaries Youth Theater (NBYT). The young people have been preparing for their performance since their auditions for the play in […]
People in Need to be Hosted by Police & PAL for Thanksgiving
The New Britain Police and the Police Athletic League have announced that they will host a Thanksgiving Luncheon for people in need.
People in Need to be Hosted by Police & PAL for Thanksgiving
The New Britain Police and the Police Athletic League have announced that they will host a Thanksgiving Luncheon for people in need.
NBHS Winter Athletics Starting Soon
With snow and cold weather heralding that Winter is setting in, the start of NBHS Winter sports are just around the corner.
Kay B. Davis Pre-Thanksgiving Luncheon
The New Britain NAACP and Bethesda Apostolic Church are holding the Sis. Kay B. Davis Annual African American Senior Citizens Pre-Thanksgiving Luncheon.
HITW Presents “A Doll’s House”
The Hole in the Wall Theater will present Henrik Ibsen’s renown play, A Doll’s House, in November and December of 2018. The play by Ibsen, a Norwegian playwright, was first published in 1878 under the title Notes on the Tragedy of the Present Age. Featuring the middle class couple, Nora Helmer, and her husband, Torvald, the play […]
Remembering WWI and Honoring Veterans
New Britain thanked its veterans and commemorated those who fought and gave their lives in World War I on Veterans Day 2018.
Meetings and Events Nov 12th to Nov 18th
New Britain city meetings and community events coming up during the week of Monday, November 12, 2018 to Sunday, November 18th.
Ayalon Calls for Free Wi-Fi Study
Ald. Aram Ayalon (D-3) is calling for a study into whether the city might be able to provide free Wi-Fi in low income neighborhoods.
Honoring Veterans at 100th Armistice Commemoration
New Britain will join worldwide commemoration of the Armistice that brought an end to the First World War, as the city honors its Veterans on Veterans Day.
Honoring Women in Armed Forces
A Veteran’s Day celebration will be held in New Britain to honor women in the armed forces and support women’s political empowerment. The event is being hosted by local activist Yvonne Muniz. The event will be on Sunday, November 11th, which is Veterans Day. It will be held from 1:00pm to 4:00pm. Spectrum DJ Entertainment […]
New Britain’s Blue Wave
Excitement and enthusiasm reverberated in New Britain after the results of the 2018 election showed a blue wave of Democratic wins locally.
Democratic Sweep in New Britain
On a rainy autumn election day, voters came out in unexpectedly high numbers to deliver a Democratic sweep in New Britain in the 2018 elections. The candidate driving the election more than anyone was not even on the ballot – Republican President Donald Trump. Trump has polarized the nation and motivated voters to the polls […]
Lopes Appears to Win 24th District
Democrat Rick Lopes appears to have won re-election in the 24th District, representing New Britain and Newington in the State House of Representatives.