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Photojournalism by Dr Frank Gerratana and Rhona Cohen. Cover photo by Dr Frank Gerratana. Staff…
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New Britain Mayor Bobby Sanchez (D) has announced availability of the 2026 New Britain Arts…
Opinion
By Joe Wasserman Members of Back from the Brink CT carried a poster into the…
News Analysis
The Common Council will hold three meetings (May 5,6,7) to review the Mayor’s proposed budget…
Featured Journalism
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…
Flooding Series
Latest News and Opinion
Photojournalism by Dr Frank Gerratana and Rhona Cohen. Cover photo by Dr Frank Gerratana. Staff reports. US Rep Jahana Hayes (D-5) easily won the Democratic endorsement for re-election, but longtime US Rep John Larson (D-1) narrowly lost the Democratic endorsement to former Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin (D). Both votes were at the Democratic Party Congressional […]
Photojournalism by Gregory L Gerratana The Connecticut Breast Health Initiative (CT BHI) held its 2026 Race in the Park on Saturday, May 9th, continuing a Mother’s Day weekend tradition in New Britain. People come to the event each year to honor breast cancer survivors, and remember loved ones while supporting the work of the Connecticut […]
Grand Opening for DmtsRadio Live Online Radio Station on May 26th
New Britain-based DmtsRadio Live will hold its Grand Opening at its West Main Street location on May 26, 2018. DmtsRadio Live, an online radio station, live performance venue and recording studio says that, “It’s time we show the world all the great and wonderful talent that spreads across CT.” The company says, about its work, that, […]
Democrats Nominate Sanchez and Tercyak for Re-Election, Republicans Nominate Collins in 26th
The New Britain Democrats nominated State Rep. Bobby Sanchez (D-25) and State Rep. Peter Tercyak (D-26th) for re-election in the two State Assembly districts that are entirely within New Britain. The Twenty-Fifth District and the Twenty-Sixth District are both entirely within New Britain. Each party’s town committee directly endorses candidates for those seats. Democrats met […]
Sanchez Suspends Campaign for Congress
New Britain City Council member Emmanuel “Manny” Sanchez (D-AL) has announced that he will not be pursuing a primary challenge for the Democratic Nomination for Congress, which he was entitled to do, if he chose, based on the strength of his Democratic nominating convention support. “After deep consideration and discussion with family, friends, and mentors, […]
Remembering Senator Joe Harper: “One Of A Kind”
By John McNamara Joe Harper, New Britain’s former state senator and a local Democratic Party leader for a generation, died May 20th at the age of 69. Harper’s public service — mayoral aide, state representative, state senator — is being remembered as “iconic” and legendary by former colleagues and state Capitol observers. Mark Pazniokas in […]
Former Major Leaguer to Play for Bees
The New Britain Bees have announced that they have signed Jason Rogers, an infielder who played for the Milwaukee Brewers in 2014 and 2015. In his 117 big league games, he had a .258 batting average, eighteen RBIs, twenty-four runs scored and four home runs. Bees General Manager Brad Smith said, “Jason will be a great addition to […]
Democrats Nominate Gerratana for Re-Election
Democrats endorsed State Sen. Terry Bielinski Gerratana (D-6) for re-election to a fifth term in the State Senate. Democrats held their Sixth Senatorial District nominating convention on May 22, 2018 at Five Churches Brewing, at 193 Arch Street. Republicans, last week, announced that they have endorsed the City Council’s Republican leader, Ald. Robert Smedley (R-4), as […]
Longtime New Britain Senator, Joseph H. Harper, Jr. Passes Away
Former State Senator Joseph H. Harper, Jr. (D-6) has passed away, leaving a legacy of accomplishment and long service, to New Britain and Berlin who he represented in the legislature, but also statewide. Harper rose through the ranks of New Britain politics, serving as an city alderman and mayoral aide, before being elected to represent […]
City Meetings and Community Events, May 21st to May 27th
City meetings and community events coming up during the week from Monday, May 21, 2018 to May 27th include: Mon, May 21 YMCA Community Meeting 7:30am to 9:00am NB YMCA, 50 High Street Smith School Spring Concert (Second Showing) 9:45am to 10:45am Smith School Chamberlain Spring Concert – Instrumental 2:00pm to 3:00pm Chamberlain School BOE […]
New Britain Democrats Help Bermúdez’s Lt. Governor Campaign Surge Forward
With the support of most of the delegates from New Britain, former Newtown Town Council member Eva Bermúdez Zimmerman quickly gained momentum at the Democratic State Convention to win nearly forty percent of the vote for lieutenant governor against former Secretary of the State Susan Bysiewicz. Delegates at the Convention overwhelmingly selected businessperson Ned Lamont over […]
Republicans Re-Nominate Petit in 22nd District
Republican State Rep. William A. Petit, Jr. (R-22) has been nominated for re-election by the Republicans from Plainville and a portion of New Britain. “It continues to be an honor serving as your state representative,” Petit said. “I want to help CT’s economy thrive again and build a future that all of us can afford.” […]
North Oak NRZ to Meet at St. Ann Church on May 31st
The North Oak NRZ has announced that it will hold its regular meeting on May 31, 2018. The meeting for the month of May will be held in the lower level of St. Ann Church. The St. Ann Church is at 47 Clark Street. The meeting will begin at 6:45pm. The North Oak Neighborhood Revitalization Zone (NRZ) is […]
Resolution Would Declare June as “Pride in the City” Month
City Council President Pro-Tempore Eva Magnuszewski (D-AL), Council Majority Leader Carlo Carlozzi, Jr. (D-5) and Council Minority Leader Robert Smedley (R-4) have introduced a resolution to, “declare the month of June as, ‘Pride in the City’ month,” and declare that, “LGBTQ rights are human rights.” The resolution declares that, “members of this Council support the rights, […]
Arch Area NRZ “Clean Up, Plant Up” Party Delayed to Jun 16th
The Arch Area Neighborhood Revitalization Zone (NRZ) has announced that its “Clean Up, Plant Up Party” has been delayed to June 16, 2018. The neighborhood clean-up event had been planned for May 19th, but, as the NRZ says, The weather just doesn’t seem to want to cooperate. We have been watching and listening and it […]
Democrats Endorse Lopes for Re-Election
Democratic State Representative Rick Lopes (D-24) was unanimously endorsed by Democrats for re-election for a fourth term in the State House of Representatives. “I’m humbled and honored to continue to serve the 24th district in the state legislature,” said Lopes. “I will continue to fight for issues important to the people of Connecticut.” Lopes was […]
“Comedians” by Trevor Griffith Opens May 18th at Hole in the Wall Theater
The Hole in the Wall Theater will present the play “Comedians” by Trevor Griffith from May 18, 2018 to June 9th. The Theater introduces the play, saying, Manchester 1983, the Sex Pistols are the screaming voice of a generation going nowhere but to the United vs City derby and/or back on the dole. Six working-class heroes […]
Glassman Wins Congressional Endorsement, While Sanchez and Hayes Qualify to Primary
New Britain delegates provided votes to help secure New Britain native Mary Glassman’s win in the Democratic endorsement for the Fifth Congressional District, while New Britain Alderman Manny Sanchez (D-AL) and Jahana Hayes of Waterbury won enough delegates to compete in a primary for the position. On the first ballot at the Fifth District Congressional nominating convention, […]
City Meetings and Community Events, May 14th to May 20th
City meetings and community events coming up during the week from Monday, May 14, 2018 to May 20th include: Mon, May 14th New Britain Downtown District Annual Meeting 8:15am to 9:15am at NBPD Community Room, 10 Chestnut Street Human Resources Agency of New Britain Board of Directors Meeting 4:30pm to 5:30pm at 180 Clinton Street […]
“A Place at the Table” Fundraiser to Help Two New Britain Immigrant Families
There will be a “A Place at the Table” fundraiser on May 20, 2018 to aid two families, one who are facing deportation. The event is being held by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) People Power-New Britain and St. John’s Lutheran Church. Both of the families that the organizations are working to help are longtime residents […]
Council Votes to Cancel Ramanauskas Monument, But Republicans Oppose
The City Council has approved a resolution to revoke approval of the placement of a monument to Adolfas Ramanauskas on city parkland, but all five Council Republicans present voted in opposition of the revocation resolution. Concern was sparked about the planned monument to Ramanauskas when news about it began filtering into New Britain in 2018 from […]
School District Announces Third Quarter Honor Roll
Diligent students have been working hard at their studies, and the Consolidated School District of New Britain is recognizing them for their success. The school district has announced the Honor Roll in the city’s schools for the third quarter of the academic year. “Congratulations to these students who were named to the Honor Roll for […]