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Contest Invites Kids to Show How They Would Promote Clean Energy and Efficiency
Students in Connecticut are being invited to show, “how they would promote energy efficiency, renewable energy and sustainable solutions,” in the 19th Annual Energize Connecticut℠ eesmarts™ Student Contest, sponsored by Energize Connecticut℠ and its sponsors, Eversource and Avangrid, Inc. subsidiaries United Illuminating, Southern Connecticut Gas and Connecticut Natural Gas. In the contest, sponsors say, students […]
CCSU Nursing School to Host “Baby Shower” to Provide Information on Resources for Pregnant Women
The CCSU Department of Nursing has announced that it is hosting its second annual community baby shower event, in which, Central Nursing students and other volunteers will provide guests with information about local resources for pregnant women, including local doulas, nurses, lactation consultants, the Hospital of Central Connecticut Family Birth Place, Wheeler Clinic, and other […]
With Primary Decided, Democrats Announce Special Meeting to Elect Leaders
The New Britain Democratic Party has announced that it will hold a special meeting to elect leaders for the upcoming two-year term of office. The meeting is planned for Monday, March 11, 2024 at 7:00pm at City Hall room 504. “All registered Democrats are welcome to attend” the party says. The meeting is held after […]
Demonstrators Call for “Justice for Katherine” in Front of the New Britain Police Headquarters
Following state attorney Maureen Platt report issued on February 24, 2024 exonerating New Britain officer Connor Reinsch from any responsibility driving accident where his vehicle struck and killed Katherine Colon on September 21, 2023; Colon’s family, relatives and friends held a rally on Sunday, March 3, 2024 in front of the New Britain police building. […]
Vote Row C Democratic Town Committee Candidate Encourages Votes for ‘Dems for Change’
By Daniel Price A group of Democrats in February 2024 decided to challenge the leadership of the New Britain Democratic Party in voting wards 1 and 3. This occurred as the current leadership was unwilling to negotiate a more representative membership to open the DTC to a wider base of members. We gathered over 400 […]
Community Events and Meetings in New Britain, Mar 4th to 10th
In New Britain, community meetings and events from today to Sunday, March 10, 2024 include,
Pride Month Flag Raising To Be Held In New Britain On June 3rd
New Britain Pride has invited the community to the 2024 New Britain LGBTQ+ Pride flag raising event. The event is to be June 3, 2024 at 9:30am. The event is traditionally held in Central Park. The national civil rights organization, GLAAD has said that, The majority of Pride events are held in June to commemorate the anniversary […]
New Life II and Wildflower Alliance Present Exhibit, “A Call to Action: Black Movement Leaders: Past & Present”
New Britain’s New Life II Ministries, in partnership with Wildflower Alliance from Western Massachusetts, are presenting an exhibit, “Black Movement History Leaders: Past and Present”, at the New Life II’s downtown Recovery Community Center. The organizations held a reception for the exhibit Thursday. In addition to being on view at New Life II, the exhibit […]
Is spending $2.7 million on a Reception Pavilion at Stanley Golf Course Justified?
The February 28 New Britain Common Council meeting has an agenda item requesting the Common Council to approve funding an installation of a reception pavilion in the New Britain-owned golf course for $2,698,000 by Diversity Construction Group LLC of Wallingford, CT. While a reception pavilion at the golf course would provide a location to host […]
New Britain Little League Announces Tryouts
The New Britain Little League has announced tryouts for its upcoming season. “Baseball Majors/Minors Division Only,” the Little League says. “All players must be registered prior.” The League says, “Majors Date: 3/11/24 Ages 10-12. Minors Date: 3/12/24 Ages 7-9. Doors Open at 6:15pm,” at the DiLoreto School gym. Registration is available, the League says, at […]
Hole in the Wall to Host Ceilidh 2024
In the run up to St. Patrick’s Day, the Hole in the Wall Theater is hosting its Ceilidh musical event, inviting people to listen, dance and enjoy. The Theater says, Hole in the Wall is thrilled to continue our annual Ceilidh event this year with a night of traditional and modern Celtic music for everyone […]
Reader Responds to Letter on Town Committee Primary; Supports Lopes/Sanchez Slates
By Sammy Villanueva It is not often that one reads something so inaccurate and disconnected from reality that it requires a clear and direct response. However, Jacob Pudlin’s misguided diatribe in the New Britain Progressive (“‘Did A Slate Of Candidates Forget What They Were Running For?’ Democratic Candidate Asks“, February 9, 2024) requires just such […]
Community Events and Meetings in New Britain, Feb 26th to Mar 3rd
In New Britain, community meetings and events from today to Sunday, March 3, 2024 include,
Why Are Two Slates of Good Democrats Asking Me to Choose Between Them?
By Tim O’Brien On many levels, I am glad that former Mayor, Senator and state Commissioner Don DeFronzo, with support and editing by John McNamara, penned the important history of the 1989 mayoral election. Watershed, serialized in the New Britain Progressive and NB Politicus, tells the story of how a conservative but politically deft political […]
The City of New Britain Celebrates Black History Month
Congresswoman Jahanna Hayes Joins the City Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities in Honoring Nine Prominent Black Residents By Jessica Angelo-Julien, MBA, JPChair, New Britain Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities On February 22nd nine prominent black residents were recognized for their contributions to the city. It is important to acknowledge the work done by […]
New Britain NAACP to Host Pasta Dinner Fundraiser and Membership Event
Saying, “There are so many pasta-bilities when you get involved in your community,” the NAACP New Britain Branch is planning a pasta dinner fundraiser and membership event. The event is to be Saturday, March 16, 2024, from 12:00pm to 3:00pm at Spottswood A.M.E. Zion Church. The event is $40 for pasta dinner and NAACP membership, […]
California Congresswoman and New Britain Native Anna Eshoo To Retire At End of Term
1960 NBHS Graduate Grew Up In City’s Armenian and Assyrian Communities U.S. Representative Anna Eshoo (CA-16) a member of Congress representing California’s “Silicon Valley” and a close friend of House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi (CA-11), is retiring at the end of this term after serving more than 30 years in the House of Representatives. Rep. Eshoo, first […]
Wellness at the New Britain Public Library: Gentle Yoga
The New Britain Public Library says its “Wellness in the Library” is to include Gentle Yoga. The Library adds, Come join us for our monthly wellness series! This month we’re offering Gentle Yoga, presented by Melissa. Bring a towel, blanket, or yoga mat to relax on, and come relax and unwind at the library! The […]
NAACP Economic Development Committee and Multicultural Business Coalition to Hold Meeting Honoring Black History Month
The NAACP Economic Development Committee and Multicultural Business Coalition are planning its upcoming February meeting. “To honor Black History Month,” say event organizers Michele Stewart-Copes and Candyce Scott, “we will be supporting one of our new Black businesses, Pergola Event Space LLC, on 21 Arch Street in New Britain. Jay Farquhason is the owner.” The […]
Early Voting Beginning in New Britain
Following new Connecticut state law early voting in Connecticut will be provided beginning with the April 2nd, 2024 presidential primaries. In a memo to the New Britain Common Council for its February 14, 2024 meeting, Peter Gostlin and Lucian Pawlak the Republican and Democratic registrars of voters recommended that The New Britain Senior Center on […]