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Incumbent Gov Ned Lamont (D) appears to have been chosen by Democratic voters to run…
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As challenges like substance use and housing struggles continue to affect members of the community,…
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By Carol S. Austad, Ph.D The spotted lanternfly is no longer someone else’s problem. It…
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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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Opinion by CT People’s Survival Programs On Saturday, August 8 at 12:00 PM, the coalition…
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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Former Connecticut Lieutenant Governor Nancy Wyman passed away early Wednesday morning, prompting Gov Ned Lamont to direct that all US and state flags on Connecticut state government buildings be lowered to half-staff immediately. Wyman, who served as the state’s 108th lieutenant governor from 2011 to 2019, was remembered as a trailblazing leader and a tireless […]
Incumbent Gov Ned Lamont (D) appears to have been chosen by Democratic voters to run for a third term as Connecticut’s Governor, as unofficial results of the Democratic primary show him defeating State Rep Josh Elliott (D) by a more than two-to-one margin. In New Britain, unofficial results show Lamont winning by 1,557 votes to […]
NBHS Graduation: Salutatorian Manuel Rivas’s Commencement Speech
New Britain High School’s Class of 2018 Salutatorian Manuel Rivas, in his commencement speech at NBHS’s graduation ceremonies on June 19, 2018, encouraged his classmates to make a difference on some of the key issues of the day. “Think about our world, our country, and, honestly, our president,” Rivas said. “From deportation and separation of families, […]
NBHS Graduation: Valedictorian Gabriella Roy’s Commencement Speech
New Britain High School’s 2018 Class Valedictorian, Gabriella Roy, attended Holmes Elementary School and HALS Academy before attending NBHS, excelling to the top of her class. Roy has been lauded by school officials for her academic accomplishments, but also for her involvement in sports and student clubs. Schools Superintendent Nancy Sarra said that Roy’s hard work and perseverance […]
North Oak NRZ to Meet at St. Ann Church Jun 28th
The North Oak NRZ has announced that it will hold its regular meeting on June 28, 2018. The meeting will begin at 7:00pm. The North Oak Neighborhood Revitalization Zone (NRZ) is a community organization, formed under state law, that is committed to the social and economic progress in the North Oak region of the city. Issues discussed in […]
Board of Education to Vote on New Britain High School Principal
The Consolidated School District of New Britain has announced that there will be a special meeting of the Board of Education, June 20, 2018. The announcement says that the meeting is to, “vote on Superintendent Nancy Sarra’s recommendation for the next New Britain High School Principal.” The meeting is to be at 6:30pm at the […]
Reported Stewart Veto Reverts Budget to Higher Taxes and Lower School Funding
Republican Mayor Erin Stewart has reportedly vetoed the city budget approved by the Democrats on the City Council that would have lowered her proposed tax increase and increased school funding. Under the City Charter rules, Stewart’s veto means that her original proposed budget takes affect as the official city budget instead of the budget approved […]
Racist Political Leaflet Distributed in Arch Street Neighborhood
A racist political leaflet has been distributed in the Arch Street neighborhood, resulting in a referral to city police. The leaflet is composed as a “letter” that makes obscene and vulgar references to former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama. “I believe this is more than what is on the surface,” said […]
100 Year Anniversary of Nathan Hale School and Apartments
One hundred years ago, the Nathan Hale Junior Hale School was built on Tremont Street. Over the years, generations of New Britain residents attended school in the historic building. On June 15, 2018, the one-hundredth anniversary of the building, now an apartment building, was celebrated by its residents and owners. Residents shared the outdoor event, […]
City Meetings and Community Events, Week of Jun 18th to Jun 24th
City meetings and community events coming up during the week from Monday, June 18, 2018 to June 24th include: Mon, Jun 18 Board of Education Regular Meeting 6:00pm to 7:00pm New Britain High School, 110 Mill Street CANCELLED – Historic Preservation Commission 6:30pm to 7:30pm City Hall, 27 West Main Street, Room 202 Mattabassett District […]
Hartford Line Commuter Rail Service Launched
New Britain State Senator Terry Gerratana (D-6) joined Gov. Dannel Malloy (D-CT) and other dignitaries on June 15, 2018 in celebrating the culmination of years of transportation investment at the official opening of service on the much anticipated Hartford Line commuter rail service. The Hartford Line runs between Springfield and New Haven, providing transportation to […]
New Britain Pride Hosting Pride Month Events and Planning 2019 Parade
New Britain Pride is hosting events in New Britain in celebration of the 2018 Pride Month and is working with City Council President Pro-Tempore Eva Magnuszewski (D-AL) for a regional Pride parade next year. A City Council resolution declaring June as “Pride in the City” Month, encouraged, “all residents to come out and attend the […]
Hearing on Proposal to Sell 15 Acres of Watershed Land for $276,000 Rescheduled to July 9th
The City Council’s public hearing on a resolution that would authorize Republican Mayor Erin Stewart to sell fifteen acres of Class 3 watershed land owned by the city of New Britain in Burlington has been rescheduled to be on July 9, 2018. The hearing had previously been scheduled for June 5, but it was rescheduled. The resolution, proposed […]
YWCA Opens East Side Community Center
The YWCA of New Britain held the grand opening of its new Community Center serving the East Side on June 14th 2018. The center, located at 600 East Street, will serve as the home of the YWCA’s House of Teens program. The YWCA says that, Many high school girls call YWCA New Britain’s House of […]
Children’s Summer Music Workshop Registering Students for 62nd Year of Program
Entering its sixty-second year, the New Britain Summer Music Workshop is registering students for its programs for the summer of 2018. The program’s invitation says that it is, “for music students in grades 2 – 8 for piano, 2 – 6 for vocals (7 & 8 by instructor’s approval) and grades 4 – 8 for […]
Democratic Panel Decides in Favor of Hayes, Glassman Retains Endorsement
The five member panel appointed by State Democratic Party to consider challenges to the outcome of the Democratic Fifth District Congressional Convention has ruled in favor of Waterbury educator Jahana Hayes. The panel has decided that two of the New Britain delegates who New Britain Democratic Chair William Shortell had announced as having switched their votes from Hayes to […]
Hearing on Stewart Watershed Strip Mining Plan Set for Jun 26th
The anticipated public hearing on Republican Mayor Erin Stewart’s controversial plan to allow strip mining on New Britain drinking watershed land as been set for June 26, 2018. The hearing will be held at Gaffney Elementary School Auditorium at 322 Slater Road. The hearing is part of a process in state legislation approved at the request […]
Democrats’ Budget Lowers Stewart Tax Increase, Increases Education Funding
The City Council approved a city budget on June 9, 2018 that would lower the amount of the tax increase proposed by Republican Mayor Erin Stewart and increase education funding. The amendment to Stewart’s budget proposal that was made by the Democratic Council majority and opposed the Council’s Republicans, cut $1,745,844 from the City Hall budget […]
Sewer Rate Increase Proposed
The city Board of Public Works appointed by Republican Mayor Erin Stewart has proposed that the city’s sewer use fee be increased to a rate of $4.30 per hundred cubic feet of water used for the upcoming budget year. The proposal is on the agenda of the June 13, 2018 City Council meeting. The proposed […]
City Meetings and Community Events, Week of Jun 11th to Jun 17th
City meetings and community events coming up during the week from Monday, June 11, 2018 to June 17th include: Mon, Jun 11 New Britain Board of Education Meeting 6:00pm to 8:00pm New Britain High School Wed, Jun 13 Summer Concert Series 11:30am to 1:30pm Central Park, downtown New Britain Ordinance Appeals 4:00pm to 6:00pm City […]
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New Britain Public Pools Open for the 2018 Summer Season
As the school year ends, the 2018 opening of city pools and splash pads are open. Splash pads are open, as of Memorial Day weekend. Willow Brook Park Pool and A.W. Stanley Park Pool are open as of Saturday, June 16th at 1:00pm. Pools are open for a day swim sessions from 1:00pm to 4:45pm. During […]
Walnut Hill Park Rose Garden Festival On Jun 16th
The 2018 New Britain Rose Garden Festival will be held on June 16th at Walnut Hill Park. “Come dine, drink and dance among the roses in the Walnut Hill Park Rose Garden,” say New Britain Parks and Recreation. “Be sure to bring your appetite!” The event, sponsored by Stanley Black and Decker will be from […]