“Morning Without Child Care” Rally Set for Tuesday in New Britain
Coalition Says State Needs $700 Million To Address A “Crisis” Advocates of affordable child care are organizing a “Morning without child care” rally on Tuesday March 15th at child care centers across the state, including a New Britain rally at the Human Resources Agency (HRA) on Clinton Street. Coalition leaders, who include New Britain Board […]
Happening in New Britain Mar 14th to 20th
New Britain city meetings and community events coming up during the week of Monday, March 14, 2022 to Sunday, March 20th include…
Commission Tentatively Chooses Redistricting Plan Less Diverse Than City
The city Redistricting Commission tentatively chose a plan for City Council districts that appears to not represent the city’s diversity.
NAACP Seeks New And Renewed Members
The NAACP New Britain Branch #2006 holding a membership drive to grow its grassroots support and its important work.
Anderson Elected To Lead Democratic Party
Former Ald. Chris Anderson (D-AL) was has been elected as the Chair of the New Britain Democratic Party by the Democrat’s local Town Committee
Happening in New Britain Mar 7th to 13th
New Britain city meetings and community events coming up during the week of Monday, March 7, 2022 to Sunday, March 13th include…
Council Resolution Proposed To Support Ukraine
Local Responses Grow To War, Humanitarian Crisis By John McNamara A resolution affirming Ukraine’s “independence and territorial integrity” will be considered by the New Britain Common Council at its March 9th meeting. Alderman Aram Ayalon (D-3), consulting with members of the city’s Ukrainian and Polish communities, is submitting a resolution as war and a humanitarian […]
Polish American Foundation Sponsoring Aid Concert for Ukrainian War Refugees
A concert in New Britain is planned to benefit Ukrainians who are refugees from the Russian war against Ukraine.
Merrill Gay, Eileen Ruiz and April Lewis Win Democratic Primary
The slate of Ruiz, Lewis and Gay were elected to represent Democratic voters on the Democratic Party’s Town Committee.
Charter Revision Commission Sets Agenda
The city Charter Revision Commission held its first public hearing and set the agenda of issues to be discussed at future meetings.
After Providing $11 Million Emergency Rental Assistance In New Britain, Program Applications Suspended
The state Department of Housing has announced that the UniteCT emergency rental and utility relief program has suspended new applications.
Happening in New Britain Feb 28th to Mar 6th
New Britain city meetings and community events coming up during the week of Monday, February 28, 2022 to Sunday, March 6th include…
Community Rallies for Sarra
Schools Superintendent Nancy Sarra received a boost of support from 150 people who rallied for her in Central Park.
Council District Plans Appear to Fall Short of City’s Diversity
Two City Council redistricting proposals appear to divide communities of color and limit their voting strength in Council elections.
Alton F. Brooks Youth Basketball League Starting Soon
The New Britain-Berlin YMCA is getting ready for another season of the Alton F. Brooks Youth Basketball League.
World Premiere of “Space Cannibals” at Hole in the Wall Theater
The Hole in the Wall Theater is to present the world premiere of the new comedy play “Trouble With Space Cannibals”.
Happening in New Britain Feb 21th to 27th
New Britain city meetings and community events coming up during the week of Monday, February 21, 2022 to Sunday, February 27th include…
Unity urged after shooting incident near high school
Four Republican BOE Members Call For Early Buyout Of Retiring Superintendent By John McNamara Leaders of “Ice the Beef” (ITB), a regional anti violence and youth empowerment group, gathered with several residents and educators at New Britain High School (NBHS) on Sunday calling for an end to divisiveness and new actions that will reduce violence […]
NAACP To Hold Online Health and Wellness Forum
The NAACP New Britain Branch is to hold an online health care education and information forum for Black History Month.
New Britain Forum with Samuel Simmons, Michele Stewart-Copes and Tim Feeney
Samuel Simmons, Michele Stewart-Copes and Tim Feeney are to be on the next New Britain Forum by the New Britain Progressive.