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Mayor Bobby Sanchez (D) and the New Britain state legislative delegation, State Sen Rick Lopes…
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NEW BRITAIN COMMON COUNCIL UPDATES Municipal bidding procedures for the purchase of supplies and contractual…
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by John McNamara Sponsors and attendees at the New Britain Public Library’s (NBPL) 10th Annual Fundraiser on…
Opinion
By Neil P. Connors – Batterson Park Conservancy For more than a decade, volunteers, advocates,…
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 […]
History
By John McNamara Saturday, March 7th was one of those days when New Britain lived…
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April 26, 1929 – June 21, 2026 With heavy hearts and deep gratitude for a life beautifully lived, Peggy and Christine, together with our family, announce the passing of our cherished mother, grandmother, and beloved matriarch, Reverend Nannie Lou Lampkin. Nannie passed away peacefully of natural causes at her home on Sunday, June 21, 2026, […]
North-Oak NRZ To Hold June 23rd Monthly Meeting
The North-Oak NRZ President Manny Sandoval has announced the June monthly meeting of the neighborhood organization.
Happening in New Britain Jun 20th to 26th
New Britain city meetings and community events coming up during the week of Monday, June 20, 2022 to Sunday, June 26th, include…
New Britain Public Pools and Splash Pads Open for the 2023 Summer Season
The hot summer months of 2023 are here and New Britain city pools and splash pads are open, providing relief from the heat and summer fun. The pools in New Britain’s Willow Brook Park Pool and A.W. Stanley Park Pool opened on June 17, 2023 at 1:00pm and are to close on August 12th at […]
30th Annual Osgood Shoot-Out To Be Final Year
Widely honored Coach Darwin Shaw has announced that the Osgood Shoot-Out, a venerable New Britain tradition, will return for its final year.
2023 New Britain 4th of July Fireworks, “Great American Boom,” Planned
New Britain’s widely attended July 4th “Great American Boom” fireworks display, celebrating Independence Day, is planned for the 2023 celebration. The 2023 Great American Boom fireworks event has been scheduled for Tuesday, July 4, 2023. The event is to feature food trucks, DJ entertainment and, of course, fireworks. The administration of Mayor Erin Stewart says […]
Happening in New Britain Jun 13th to 19th
New Britain city meetings and community events coming up during the week of Monday, June 13, 2022 to Sunday, June 19th include Juneteenth.
Another Restructuring Adds Millions In Debt To New Britain’s Finances
Fitch “does not consider this to be a prudent management practice during a period of recovery.” By John McNamara In a perfunctory special meeting on June 1st the Common Council unanimously adopted a municipal budget for the year that starts July 1st. The $251,046,177 million budget for the new fiscal year is “controlled, calculated and […]
Dr. Ghannam’s M.F. & E. Investigative Services Offers Investigative Tutoring Services
Dr. Yvette Ghannam’s M.F. & E. Investigative Services announces that it is offering Investigative Tutoring Services and other instruction.
Dr. Ghannam’s M.F. & E. Investigative Services Offers Investigative Tutoring Services
Dr. Yvette Ghannam’s M.F. & E. Investigative Services announces that it is offering Investigative Tutoring Services and other instruction.
North-Oak NRZ Plans June 23rd Meeting
The North-Oak NRZ President Manny Sandoval has announced the June monthly meeting of the neighborhood organization.
Hope Salas presents “DOT: A Silent Comedy” at Hole in the Wall
Performer Hope Salas is to present, “DOT: A Silent Comedy” – “DOT The Clown” at the Hole in the Wall Theater.
City Council Resolution Calls For Common Sense Gun Control Laws After Buffalo and Uvalde
NEW BRITAIN – An anti-gun violence resolution co-sponsored by Robert Smedley (R-4) and Aram Ayalon (D-3) is on the New Britain Common Council agenda at its Wednesday June 8th meeting in the aftermath of attacks by lone gunmen at a Buffalo, NY supermarket and Uvalde TX elementary school in May that killed 31. The resolution […]
Pride Flag Raised As City Honors LGBTQ+ Pride Month
The Pride Flag, representing LGBTQ+ pride and work for equality, was raised in front of City Hall in honor of LGBTQ+ Pride Month.