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The City Council approved a resolution allocating funds provided to New Britain by the federal…
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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 […]
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By John McNamara Saturday, March 7th was one of those days when New Britain lived…
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The City Council approved a resolution allocating funds provided to New Britain by the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the federal dollars meant to support viable communities, provide decent housing, and expand economic opportunities for low- and moderate-income residents. Funding is provided annually to the city by HUD and distributed by the […]
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 […]
Pancake Breakfast and Maple Sugaring at Hungerford Park Mar 10th
Early springtime in New England brings the opportunity for a sweet treat from sugar maple trees in the forests around us, and a chance to keep in touch with some old traditions. In that spirit, the New Britain Youth Museum at Hungerford Park is having a “Pancake Breakfast and Maple Sugaring” event on March 10th. […]
CCSU Volleyball Team Holding School Supplies Drive for Smalley Academy Feb 24th
The Central Connecticut State University (CCSU) Volleyball Team is holding a school supplies drive to benefit the students at the Smalley Academy elementary school. “The volleyball team is collecting the school supplies in an effort to help replenish supplies at Smalley Academy and make the school year easier for the students and teachers,” says a […]
Grants Announced to Support Nonprofit Hurricane Maria Relocation Efforts
The Community Foundation of Greater New Britain (CFGNB) and the American Savings Foundation have announced that applications are being accepted from non-profit organizations to aid their efforts to assist people who were displaced by Hurricane Maria. The foundations worked together to create the Hurricane Maria Puerto Rico Relief Fund and have announced that the Fund has […]
North Oak NRZ to Elect Officers at Feb 26th Meeting
The North Oak NRZ (Neighborhood Revitalization Zone) will hold elections for its officer positions at its upcoming meeting on February 26, 2018. The meeting is to be held at Right Now Ministries at the Four Star Plaza at 224 Allen Street. The positions to be elected are President, Vice-President, Secretary and the chairs of the Community Development, Human […]
Stewart-Trump Meeting Sparks Ire Among New Britain Residents and Renewed Questions
Republican Mayor Erin Stewart’s meeting with fellow Republican, President Donald Trump, has drawn the ire among New Britain residents and questions about her sincerity in distancing herself from the widely reviled Republican President. Stewart visited Trump on February 14, 2018, CTMirror reported, “to publicize tax incentives available to investors in struggling communities designated as Opportunity […]
“Build a Better Block” Meetings to Be Held for Arch Street and East Side Neighborhoods
Two “Build a Better Block” meetings are planned, on February 24, 2018, for the East Side neighborhood and February 26th, for the Arch Area neighborhood. The Arch Area Neighborhood Revitalization Zone (NRZ) has announced that there will be a planning meeting for the Build a Better Block event to be held in June 2018 on Arch Street between […]
Black Ministerial Alliance and NAACP to Hold Black History Month Worship Service, Feb 18th
The New Britain Black Ministerial Alliance and the NAACP New Britain Branch will be celebrating Black History Month with an Afternoon Worship Service on Sunday, February 18, 2018. The Preacher of the Hour for the service will be the Rev. Gervais Barger, the Pastor of Peace Missionary Ministries. The Service will be held at the Historic […]
NBHS Parents’ Music Association Gala to be March 3rd.
The New Britain High School Parents’ Music Association will host its Fourth Annual “Gala of Great Food and Great Music” on March 3, 2018. The event is to raise money for the NBHS Music Department. The school district says that, “Proceeds from the gala will be used to purchase new custom costumes for the Madrigal […]
Lt. Gov. Nancy Wyman to Speak at City of Pride Kickoff
New Britain Pride has announced that Connecticut Lieutenant Gov. Nancy Wyman (D-CT) will speak at its City of Pride Launch Party. The Launch Party fundraising event will held February 23, 2018, from 6:00pm to 10:00pm at the Back Nine Tavern. Wyman has been in public service for thirty years, from Tolland Board of Education to serving […]
Holy Cross Church Bazaar and Carnival Planned for July 12th to 14th
City Council President Pro-Tempore Ald. Eva Magnuszewski (D-AL) and Council Majority Leader, Ald. Carlo Carlozzi, Jr. (D-5) have introduced a resolution to authorize a license for Holy Cross Church to hold a bazaar/carnival. The Bazaar and Carnival is planned to take place from July 12, 2018 to July 14, 2018. The event is planned to be held at 221 Farmington […]
“Kids’ Night Out” at Hungerford Park, Feb 17th
The New Britain Youth Museum at Hungerford Park will be holding a “Kids’ Night Out” event on February 17th. The Museum says, ” Drop kids off at the nature center for an evening of fun.” The Museum says that the program costs $15 per child for members and $25 per child for non-members. “Games crafts, […]
Council Calls for a Presentation on the Property Tax Revaluation Process and Effects
Ald. Francisco Santiago (D-5) has announced that the City Council will hold presentation on February 14, 2018 on the property tax revaluation that the city has just conducted. He encourages residents to come to the meeting to ask questions and express concerns about the process. At the presentation, City Assessor’s office will explain about what a […]
Massive Fire at 408 Arch Street Days After Being Condemned by City
By Antonio C. Lavoy, Sr.Video and photo correspondent. Video and photo coverage of the fire at 408 Arch Street, which burned on February 9, 2018, just a few days after being condemned by the city. Video coverage by Antonio C. Lavoy, Sr. Photo by Antonio C. Lavoy, Sr. Photo by Antonio C. Lavoy, Sr. […]
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2018 Parks and Recreation Summer Employment Applications Being Accepted
The cold, ice and snow of winter may still be upon the people of New Britain, but, with the hot days of summer ahead, applications for 2018 summer employment with city Parks and Recreation are now being accepted. Parks and Recreation is seeking applicants for positions in: Aquatics, including pool managers, swim instructors and lifeguards. […]
OIC and ParaDYM Academy to Present “Day of Tears” for Black History Month on Mar 3rd
Continuing the celebration of Black History Month on March 3rd, OIC of New Britain and Paradym Plus Academy will present a stage adaptation of Julius Lester’s book, “Day of Tears.” The event will be at 4:00pm on March 3, 2018, at OIC, located at at 114 North Street. “Day of Tears” is a novel in dialogue by […]
NBHS Basketball and Volleyball Coaches Honored
Two New Britain High School coaches have been the recognized recently for their sporting accomplishments, Kurt Reis, New Britain High School Boys Basketball Coach, and Michelle Abraham, New Britain High School Girls’ Volleyball Coach. Abraham has been named one of eight finalists for the National Coach of the Year Award from the National High School Athletic Coaches […]
TRIAD Pancake Breakfast to Benefit “Senior Prom” Mar 18th
The New Britain TRIAD program will have a pancake breakfast March 18, 2018, to support TRIAD’s annual “Senior Prom.” The breakfast will be held from 8:00am to 11:00am at the New Britain Senior Center. The Senior Center is at 55 Pearl Street. Eggs, bacon, sausage, hash browns, orange juice, coffee and, of course, pancakes, will […]
Discussion About Economic Self-Empowerment of African-American Women – Kicking Off Black History Month
The Mary McLeod Bethune Club kicked off Black History Month with a discussion by Dr. Evelyn Phillips about African American women who overcame racist and sexist oppression, in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, to build economic vitality in the African American community out of the beauty products industry. Professor Evelyn Phillips, PhD., is Co-Director […]
Borinquen Bakery Honored by State and Local Legislators on Anniversary
The owners and staff of the Borinquen Bakery were recognized by state and local legislators on February 1st, 2018 in celebration of sixteen years as a thriving business in the city and the one year anniversary at its new location on Arch Street. State Senator Terry Gerratana (D-6) and State Rep. Bobby Sanchez (D-25), together with City […]
HALS Student Wins Les Paul Legacy National Music Invention Contest
Topping entries from around the nation, HALS Middle School student Alice Bidoae has been named the winner of the VH1 Save the Music Foundation’s national Les Paul Legacy Contest. As a result of Bidoae’s award, HALS’ music program will receive a Les Paul Epiphone Electric Guitar and Amplifier. The Les Paul Foundation says that, The […]