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Connecticut Attorney General William Tong and Department of Consumer Protection Commissioner Bryan Cafferelli have announced…
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A Review by Sean Gallager Recently, a visit to Frisbie’s Dairy Barn on 951 Farmington…
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By Neil P. Connors – Batterson Park Conservancy For more than a decade, volunteers, advocates,…
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by John McNamara – NBpoliticus.com State Representative Matt Blumenthal on “No Excuse” Absentee Voting: “We Have…
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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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By John McNamara Saturday, March 7th was one of those days when New Britain lived…
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Connecticut Attorney General William Tong and Department of Consumer Protection Commissioner Bryan Cafferelli have announced a formal investigation into the handling by former New Britain Mayor Erin Stewart (R) of the “Mayor’s Trophy Charitable Fund.” The probe focuses on how charitable money was managed between an official fund run by the Community Foundation of Greater […]
By Neil P. Connors – Batterson Park Conservancy For more than a decade, volunteers, advocates, neighbors, and public officials have worked to bring Batterson Park back from the brink. Through cleanup efforts, community organizing, fundraising, and countless hours of volunteer work, people never gave up on the idea that this remarkable regional resource could once […]
A Review by Sean Gallager Recently, a visit to Frisbie’s Dairy Barn on 951 Farmington Avenue In New Britain provided a highly memorable ice cream experience. One thing that stood out was how vibrant and colorful the inside of the shop was, as the inside was decorated with blue and pink paint, setting a proper […]
Proposed 23% Mayoral Pay Increase Re-Emerges As Issue in Debate on School System Salaries
The proposal promoted by Republican Mayor Erin Stewart to increase the mayor’s salary by 23% was thrust again into attention by the recent controversy among city Republicans about the salary levels of three school system staff members. In a recent article and editorial in the New Britain City Journal, Republican elected officials allied with Stewart […]
New School Year Brings New Associate and Assistant Principals Appointments
The new school year has also brought several new associate and assistant principal appointments to be a part of the leadership of the New Britain Schools. In New Britain High School, Antoine Billy has been named Associate Principal. An educator since 2013, Billy holds two Bachelor’s Degrees, one in Religious Education from New York Southeast Religious […]
Republican Partisan Gambit Raises Meeting Legality Questions
The attempt by members of the City Council elected as Republicans to claim different party affiliations than they were elected as has raised the question of whether the Republican Party’s caucus on the City Council may have been holding unlawful meetings. State law requires that meetings of a majority of City Council members must be […]
23 Students Graduate After Summer School
Twenty-three students received their high school diplomas on August 17, 2017 after completing summer school studies. “I know many of you displayed perseverance and grit to get here,” said New Britain High School Principal Joseph Pinchera, speaking at the graduation ceremony. “It would’ve been easy for you to give up, but you didn’t. As you […]
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Scenes from the 37th Annual Dożynki Festival
The 37th annual Dożynki Festival began on Saturday, August 26, 2017 at Falcon Field in New Britain. Food, music, dancing and community celebration at the Festival continue through Sunday, the 27th. Dożynki is the traditional Polish harvest celebration, giving thanks for a bountiful harvest. The festival began with the celebration of Mass on Saturday morning, followed […]
School District to Have Staff on School Buses for Preschool Kids as School Begins Monday, Aug 28th
“The safety of our little ones is one of our highest priorities,” said Superintendent Nancy Sarra, as the school district announced that it is assigning twenty-one central office staff to ride school buses on Monday and Tuesday of the first week of school to ensure that preschool children arrive safety at school and back with […]
Talisha Foy Named Principal of Northend school
Talisha Foy, an educator at the Waterbury Public Schools since 2006, has been named as the Principal of the Northend Elementary School. “I am extremely excited about becoming a part of the CSDNB family and look forward to working closely with the wonderful students, families and staff at Northend Elementary School,” said Foy. Foy assumes the […]
North-Oak NRZ to Meet Aug 28th
The North-Oak NRZ will hold its monthly meeting on August 28, 2017. The meeting will be at 7:00pm at the North Oak Police Substation at the corner of Oak and West Streets. The North-Oak NRZ (which stands for Neighborhood Revitalization Zone) was formed in 2001. Its purpose is to plan and advocate for the social […]
Art Fights Hate – ‘The Laramie Project’ Opens at the Hole in the Wall Theater Sept 22nd
The Hole in the Wall Theater and Director Dennis Hull are presenting ‘The Laramie Project’, by Moises Kaufman and members of Tectonic Theater Company, opening September 22nd. The Laramie Project is set in Laramie, Wyoming after the fatal beating of gay University of Wyoming student Matthew Shepard. The Tectonic Theater Company’s website describes the history of the play. […]
Democratic and Republican City Election Candidates for 2017
With Autumn just around the corner, election season will be coming into full swing. The Democratic Party and the Republican Party have both put forward their slates for the city elections on November 7th. For Mayor, the candidates are: Democratic Republican Merril Gay Erin Stewart For Town and City Clerk, the two parties have nominated […]
Jr. Hurricanes Announce 2017’s Week 1 Games
New Britain Hurricanes Youth Football & Cheerleading has announced that the 2017 Jr. Hurricanes season will begin the weekend of August 26th and 27th. The Jr Canes will play at their home field, Chesley Park. The schedule for August 26th will be: 9:30am: Flag & Tiny Cheer 1:00pm: Jr Canes 9u vs Park City 3:00pm: […]
Osgood Shootout Tournament Underway
The 25th Annual Osgood Shootout basketball tournament is underway at New Britain High School. The two day tournament’s final rounds will be played tomorrow, Sunday, August 20, 2017. “Come out and enjoy some food, music and old friends,” said tournament’s Director Darwin Shaw. “Admission to all games is free.” The High School Division semifinal games […]
Connecticut Hispanic Democratic Caucus Endorses Merrill Gay for Mayor and Entire New Britain Democratic Slate
The Connecticut Hispanic Democratic Caucus (CHDC), a statewide coalition of Hispanic/Latino elected and appointed officials, community leaders, clergy, and business leaders, has endorsed Democrat Merrill Gay’s candidacy for Mayor of New Britain, as well as the entire Democratic slate in this year’s New Britain elections. “Our caucus typically only endorses Hispanic candidates,” said CHDC president […]
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 […]