News Analysis
By Candyce Scott The City of New Britain’s third-year anniversary of the Black Business Resolution…
News
Incumbent Gov Ned Lamont (D) appears to have been chosen by Democratic voters to run…
Community News
The New Britain NAACP has announced the 2026 Freedom Fund Dinner and is calling on…
Featured Journalism
by John McNamara Sponsors and attendees at the New Britain Public Library’s (NBPL) 10th Annual Fundraiser on…
Opinion
The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection must more closely regulate the Oxford Compressor Station…
Community Announcements
By Friends of the New Britain Public Library The Annual Textbook Sale, sponsored by the Friends of the New Britain Public Library will be held from August 29 – September 19 this year, on the Main floor of the library on 20 High Street in New Britain. It will be open during library hours (visit […]
Flooding Series
History
By John McNamara Saturday, March 7th was one of those days when New Britain lived…
Latest News and Opinion
Mayor Bobby Sanchez (D) has announced that he will host the City’s first-ever New Britain Business 360, “a comprehensive business resource fair designed to connect local entrepreneurs and business owners directly with the tools, capital, guidance, and organizations available to help them grow.” Mayor Sanchez said that, “New Britain’s businesses are the backbone of our […]
The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection must more closely regulate the Oxford Compressor Station in light of the recent breakdown that resulted in a rapid release of methane gas. The public needs continued and close monitoring of all pollutants being emitted by this facility, so as to protect air quality and the health of […]
New Britain Roots Hosting Annual “Garden Crawl”
New Britain ROOTS is hosting annual Garden Crawl event. “Tour our beloved school gardens,” says the organization, “and learn more about our work in the community.” The event is September 29, 2024, starting at 11:00am at the Senior Center, located at 55 Pearl. “Participants will have the opportunity to see and experience the work that […]
CCSU to Host Virtual Reality and Artificial Intelligence Conference
Central Connecticut State University has announced that it is hosting a conference on Virtual Reality and Artificial Intelligence to discuss, “how AI can revolutionize and enhance both educational practices and workforce skills development.” “The conference reflects Central’s ongoing initiative to advance Virtual Reality and Artificial Intelligence education,” CCSU says, “while empowering educators and students to […]
New Britain Public Library Hosting Game Night Social
New Britain Public Library is welcoming the community to a “Game Night Social.” “New to the area and looking to meet new people who like to play board games?” asks the Library. “Have an established gaming group and looking for a new spot to play?” “Join us on the last Thursday of the Month,” the […]
Community Events and Meetings in New Britain from Sep 16th to 22nd
In New Britain, community meetings and events from today to Sunday, September 22, 2024 include
New Britain Public Library to Unveil New Toy Library for Teens
The New Britain Public Library has announced that it will unveil its new Toy Library for teens, supported by Traveling Toys, Inc. and Liberty Bank. Traveling Toys, Inc. and Liberty Bank, who provided funding for the Toy Library, are to join in the unveiling. The Library says that due, to generous funding from nonprofit organization […]
Overlook Avenue/McKinley Drive, Allen Street Project and “NB Flush” Resolutions Approved
In its meeting yesterday, the City Council approved a contract award of $2,147,633.75 to Colossale Siteworks Corporation of Berlin for the Overlook Avenue/McKinley Drive Drainage Improvements Phase 2. Before the Council approved the resolution, Public Works Director Mark Moriarty told the Council that the project should be complete by late spring to summer. The Council […]
Local Black Residents to Share Life’s Journey in Speakers’ Series
There is to be an Ebenezer D. Bassett Black History Society and Nkonoki-Ward Associate F.A.C.E.S. speaker series at which, event organizers say, Local Black residents have been invited to share their life’s journey or that of a formidable deceased relative from the New Britain community including Ms. Jane Johnson by Cornell Small, September 19, 2024, […]
Three Members of CCSU Community Win Latino de Oro Awards
A Central Connecticut State University student, and the University’s President and a Vice President were recognized at the recent Latino de Oro Awards presented recently by Identidad Latina Multimedia. CCSU noted that, “The Latino de Oro awards were created in 2005 to recognize Latino and non-Latino individuals whose professional accomplishments have made a positive contribution […]
Queen Ann Nzinga Center Hosting Open House
The Queen Ann Nzinga Center is hosting an Open House event saying, You’re invited to our open house! Join us on Saturday, September 21 at the Center of Excellence in New Britain to learn about our program for kids ages 5-17. Our multicultural program empowers youth through arts and humanities workshops and features music, dance, […]
Poetry By Carlos Ayala
By Carlos Ayala Gone Lessons learnedAnother bridge burnedAnother hatchet buriedDeath it’s my turnPlease take me in a hurryNo pain no liesPlease shut my eyesNo living no lifeNo stress no sightNo breath no dramaI’m sorry Momma Chains The weakest link gets brokenFamily tree can’t be chosenIt all leads to a explosionThe ghetto pick your poisonIt’s Me […]
New Britain Public Library Hosting Audubon Society for a “Beginning Birding Workshop”
The New Britain Public Library is hosting the Audubon Society for a “Beginning Birding Workshop”, saying, Join us for Beginning Birding: An introduction to birds and birding, brought to you by the Connecticut Audubon Society. Learn about the variety of our local birds and how to go about identifying them. What equipment will you need? […]
“Interstellar Dust Bunnies” to be Featured at CCSU Planetarium Shows
The CCSU Copernican Planetarium and Observatory is presenting a show on “Interstellar Dust Bunnies” – nebulae. The CCSU Planetarium says, Stars get a lot of attention, but nebulous gas and dust between those stars creates some of the most picturesque imagery in astronomy. Where does all of the nebulosity come from? The events are Wednesday, […]
Allen St. Problem-Project #2 Oak St. to Beacon St. 9-11-24: Our 23rd Presentation to New Britain Officials, State Officials and Residents.
To: Ward 4 Constituents, Taxpayers, Property Owners, Flooding Victims, City and State Officials This updated record is being shared regarding the status of our neighborhoods’ storm-sewer systems and the Federal-State-City responses. Our concerns must be given the highest priority. Our quality of life is suffering and our property values have declined by 15%. When the […]
Community Events and Meetings in New Britain, Sep 9th and 15th
In New Britain, community meetings and events from today to Sunday, September 15, 2024 include
Council to Consider Award of Contract for Overlook Avenue/McKinley Drive Drainage Project
The City Council will be asked, at its upcoming meeting, to approve a contract award of $2,147,633.75 to Colossale Siteworks Corporation of Berlin for the Overlook Avenue/McKinley Drive Drainage Improvements Phase 2. The project is being funded by the city’s use of $2 million from COVID relief funds that the federal government provided the city. […]
Hole in the Wall Theater to Host Acting Workshop
New Britain’s Hole in the Wall Theater is planning an Acting Workshop, with sessions starting in September and running through December. The Theater says that the workshop is, An opportunity to grow, learn, and exercise the emotional and physical skills of acting. Join us in this lesson where we encourage the development of the many […]
New Britain NAACP to Hold Elections
The New Britain Branch of the NAACP has announced that it will hold elections for its upcoming term. The Branch issued a notice: NOTICE OF SEPTEMBER, OCTOBER MEETINGS AND NOVEMBER ELECTION OF THE NEW BRITAIN BRANCH OF THE NAACP TO NEW BRITAIN NAACP MEMBERS: Please note the following General Membership meetings of the New Britain […]
Reader Appeals Again to Gov Lamont on Allen Street Drainage Improvement Funding
Dear Governor Lamont, My wife Sharon and I have been communicating with our local officials and our residents for months. Now is the time for our State Officials to assist us with the Allen St. Problem. Our local officials have stepped up with a $4.2M commitment to fund our 30% share of the $13.9M Allen […]
McNamara Plans Meeting for Ward 4 Constituents
The City Council’s Majority Leader, Ald John McNamara (D-4) has announced that he is planning a meeting for the constituents he represents in New Britain’s Ward 4. The meeting is planned for Saturday, September 7, 2024 at 12:00pm at Roma Sports Bar & Grill dining room at 382 Allen Street. McNamara says that, “An update […]
“Rewilding Your Lawn” at the New Britain Public Library
The New Britain Public Library is hosting an activity, “Reclaiming the Green : From Monoculture Lawn to Thriving Wildlife Habitat”, saying, Join regenerative landscape designer Will Hooper for a discussion of how to take sanitized, high-maintenance lawnscapes and transform them into low-maintenance, ecologically diverse landscapes of flowers, pollinators, and native wildlife. Even a few square […]