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News briefs for week ending February 14, 2026 By NB Politicus Council fills Ward 3 vacancy Democrat Alberto Borrero, a Concord Street homeowner, is the new Alderman from Ward 3 on the New Britain Council succeeding State Rep. Iris Sanchez (D-25) who was elected to the state House of Representatives in a January 6 special election. The Common […]
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The CT People’s Survival Programs (CT-PSP) and the Muslim Justice Center have announced an event, “Black History Iftar & Discussion: From Prison to Power: Black Muslim Resistance.” An Iftar, organizers note, “is the evening meal during the month of Ramadan, when Muslims break their daily fast at sunset. Beyond nourishment, iftar is a sacred time […]
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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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The New Britain City Council has scheduled a special meeting and hearing to determine whether Ald Robert Smedley should be disciplined or removed from office following a series of online comments that the charges against him said appeared defamatory, dangerous, profane and “disgraceful”. This formal proceeding follows the Council’s approval of Resolution No. 37071 in […]
The New Britain Symphony Orchestra says that it, “ushers in spring in this, its 76th year,” announcing that it is presenting “A Time for Peace” symphony concert. The Orchestra says that, Under the baton of Maestro Toshi Shimada, the NBSO welcomes the Farmington Valley Chorale, directed by Ellen Gilson Voth. The program includes Ralph Vaughan […]
Latin Festival Celebrated in Walnut Hill Park
People gathered for food, music and prayer at the 2017 Latin Festival in Walnut Hill Park August 19th. The Festival was organized by the New Britain Latino Coalition and Kohoe Centers. The event featured live music and different vendors and tables connecting people with different services and resources available to them. Sunny and warm late […]
Merrill Gay and other Democrats Call for Unity Against Trump’s Support of White Supremacists
Democratic Mayoral Candidate, Merrill Gay, the New Britain Democratic Party and local Democratic slate are calling for unity in New Britain against Republican President Donald Trump’s support for white supremacists. Gay, Democratic Town Committee Chair Bill Shortell and other Democratic candidates are calling on local Republicans who have supported Trump to do so as well. “Last […]
“Back to School Bash” in Walnut Hill Park Aug 23rd
A “Back to School Bash” will be celebrated in Walnut Hill Park on Wednesday, August 23rd. The school district says that, “As parents, students and educators get ready for the first day of school, the school district and city is preparing a celebration to mark students’ return to the classroom.” The event will be from […]
Former Board of Education President Creates Charitable Fund
Former school board President Fran Wolski has established a family charitable fund to make grants to enrich the lives of New Britain school children. The new Raymond and Frances Wolski Family Fund will be administered by the Community Foundation of Greater New Britain. The donor-advised fund will make small annual grants, with Wolski playing the […]
Hundreds attend St. Mary’s Festival
Exuberant music and the scent of delicious food filled the air on the grounds of the St. Mary Catholic Church on Main Street for the annual “Festival in Honor of Our Lady of the Assumption” on August 12th. The outdoor festivities are the middle day of the three-day celebration. Hundreds attended the Festival on Saturday. […]
New Sports Registration Process at NBHS
A new registration process has been announced for student-athletes at New Britain High School, using the FamilyID online service. “We will be using Family ID to make the student athletes registration for Athletic teams easier with all online filing of the information needed,” Athletic Director Leonard Corto says on the sports registration website, adding that […]
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Preschool and Kindergarten Registration Open
The school district has announced that preschool registration is open. As with kindergarten registration, preschool registration is at the school district’s Central Registration office, at 183 Steele Street, located behind Slade Middle School. Preschool registration is available for four-year-old children, as well as for children who will be three years old prior to or on January […]
2017 St. Mary’s Church Festival to be Aug 11th, 12th and 13th
The St. Mary Roman Catholic Church will hold its 2017 Annual Festival on August 11th, 12th and 13th. The Festival in Honor of Our Lady of the Assumption will begin on Friday, August 11th with Mass and Coronation of the Statue of Our Lady, beginning at 5:30pm. A Multi-cultural celebration will begin at 7:00pm. On Saturday, August […]
Stewart Allies Criticize Kane Salary Three Months After Stewart Objected to Kane Comments on City Budget
The criticism, by allies of Republican Mayor Erin Stewart, of a decision by the Board of Education to increase the salaries of school system Chief Financial Officer Kevin Kane came about three months after Stewart, herself, publicly criticized Kane because of a presentation by Kane that Stewart took as critical of her then-proposed budget. In a […]
Latin Festival in Walnut Hill Park Aug 19th
The Second Annual Latin Festival will be held on Saturday, August 19, 2017 in Walnut Hill Park, from 11:00am to 6:00pm. The event, with free admission, will have artists, musicians and other entertainment, food vendors, a Kids Fair, resource tables, motivational speakers, and free backpacks, haircuts and uniforms.
New Britain Police 2017 “Stuff a Cruiser” School Supplies Drive for New Britain Kids Aug 12th
The New Britain Police Department and the New Britain Police Union are holding a drive for school supplies for New Britain public school kids. The second installment of the “Stuff a Cruiser” drive will be held on Saturday, August 12, 2017 from 10:00am to 2:00pm at the Target Store at 475 Hartford Road in New […]
Major Inaccuracies in City Journal Article on School System Salaries
Major inaccuracies appeared in a recent article by the Republican-oriented New Britain City Journal in which City Hall Republicans attacked a decision by the Republican-led Board of Education on administrative staff salaries. In an editorial, the City Journal, closely allied with Republican Mayor Erin Stewart, criticized the decision of the Board of Education on three […]
Polish Heritage Night at the Bees
Tonight, August 5th, is Polish Heritage Night at New Britain Stadium. The New Britain Bees baseball team encourage fans to, “Celebrate the rich Polish heritage of New Britain at a Bees game. Polish foods will be available at the concession stands! The first 1,500 fans through the gates will take home a special giveaway presented […]
GOP Alderman Hits School Board On Salaries But Rubber Stamps Pay Hikes, More Spending At City Hall
By John McNamara The sometimes fragile relations between City Hall and the Board of Education took a backward step this week over complaints from Ward 2 Republican Alderman Kristian Rosado appearing in the New Britain City Journal. Rosado, in a front-page story in the City Journal, derided a unanimous BOE move on salary increases for […]
Construction to Begin on Monument to Honor 65th Infantry Borinqueneers
Construction is ready to begin on the monument for the highly decorated 65th Infantry Regiment, known as the Borinqueneers, at the new city park in the unit’s honor at the corner of Washington and Beaver Streets. The 65th was organized as a military unit on Puerto Rico in 1898 and its soldiers were primarily Puerto Rican. […]
STEM Program at New Britain Youth Museum at Hungerford Park Starting Aug 7th
The New Britain Youth Museum at Hungerford Park will be having a STEM program for children in grades 1 though 5 from August 7, 2017 to August 25th. “STEM” refers to educational programs in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. The Museum says that learning in sciences will include chemistry, physics and biology. It says that, […]
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St. Mary Church Celebrates Our Lady of the Assumption Festival Aug 11th, 12th and 13th
The St. Mary Roman Catholic Church will hold its 2017 Annual Festival in Honor of Our Lady of the Assumption on August 11th, 12th and 13th. The Festival will begin with Mass and a Multicultural Night on Friday, August 11th from 5:00pm to 9:00pm. On Saturday, August 12th, from 12:00pm to 8:00pm, the large, outdoor […]
Hundreds Celebrate National Night Out in New Britain
Hundreds of people gathered in a festival atmosphere for New Britain’s 2017 National Night Out. The 2017 National Night Out was held in Central Park. A large grill cooked up hamburgers by the dozen, while music played and children bounced playfully inside large inflatables. The weather was warm and the mood was upbeat at the […]
Family Fun Days at New Britain Youth Museum in August
The New Britain Youth Museum is presenting, “Family Fun Days!” during the month of August, 2017. On certain days, admission for adults and children (2+) will be $1.00. Free admission applies for museum members and military families. The Family Fun Days activities are: Rock Painting, Thursday, August 3rd, 11:30am to 2:30pm. Learn Origami: The Art […]
Bringing the Community Together at Willow Street Park Community Day, July 29th
By Elena Trueworthy The North-Oak neighborhood volunteers never stop working. In a packed room at the Oak St. Police Substation on Monday night, members of the NRZ welcomed Fire Chief Ronalter to share information and respond to questions by the group. A good portion of the time, however, was also spent going over the final […]