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CCSU Opens Health Clinic to Public in New Britain
Central Connecticut State University says that its Community Health Education Clinic, “will offer free health screenings to Greater New Britain residents and members of the campus community every Wednesday from 9 a.m. to noon on a walk-in basis.” “Available services include vision screening, hearing screening, blood pressure checks, glucose screening, cholesterol screening, height/weight, nutritional counseling, […]
Sanitary Main Break Across from 499 College West Apts: Road is Buckling Per the On-Site Tech
By Frank Chase The Oak to Stanley section of Allen St. Seems to be a problematic stretch of road. B&J Construction was called in for the repair. More costly repairs!? City officials insist on paving over this section of Allen St. holding the road together for the short term. Meanwhile, the outdated, undersized clay mains […]
Critical Neighborhood Flooding Update: City Council Meeting 1-24-24
An open message to city officials. By Frank and Sharon Chase To: City OfficialsDate: January 23, 2024From: Frank and Sharon Chase Dear Elected and Appointed City Officials: These “vital details” will help you better understand our focused efforts to correct the ongoing flooding in our neighborhoods. The neglect and mismanagement (dereliction of duty) we have uncovered has […]
First Friday at New Britain Museum of American Art to Feature The Ebbas
The New Britain Museum of American Art is to have live music from The Ebbas at its popular First Friday event. The Museum calls the monthly event, “Our signature social event features live music, art, food, spirits, and good friends.” “New Britain’s best Happy Hour, since 1995!” the Museum adds. The Museum’s February, 2024 First […]
Community Events and Meetings in New Britain, Jan 22nd to 28th
In New Britain, community meetings and events from today to Sunday, January 28, 2024 include,
Students’ Art, Music and Essays Commemorate MLK Day in New Britain
“America has not reached greatness yet because we are all not great together.” –Bishop Rha-Sheen Brown, Right Now Ministries by John McNamara On the 38th anniversary of the national holiday for the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the 95th anniversary of his birth, New Britain held its commemorative program Monday (January 15) featuring music, […]
Ten New Britain Schools Need Major Renovations in 10 Years – A New Report Suggests
On the January 8th 2024 Consolidated School District of New Britain Board meeting, the board heard a report titled “Facility Condition Assessment & Energy Audit” prepared by Bureau Veritas. In the current buildings’ conditions only Holmes Elementary was not classified as “well maintained” but as in “functional conditions.” Holmes Elementary School was original constructed in […]
Critical Neighborhood Flooding Update: 1-16-24
By Frank and Sharon Chase The following is a recent message sent to city officials. This updated record is being shared regarding the status of our neighborhood’s storm-sewage systems and city-state responses. Our concerns need to be given the highest priority. When the flooding water recedes we are forgotten by our city officials. To our […]
Op-Ed: Council Democrats Address Stormwater, Audit and Shelter For Unhoused Issues
Hearing From Citizens Will Be Essential During City Budget Process Two months into a new term the new Democratic majority on the Common Council is working on key issues raised in last year’s municipal election and in responding to public concerns on housing and shelter for the unhoused, stormwater infrastructure and the status of the […]
Protesters Advocate for Palestinians, U.S. Money to Support Local Services Instead of War
Protesters gathered in downtown New Britain Thursday to call for a cease-fire in Gaza and an end United States funding for the ongoing war. Protesters chanted, “money for jobs and education, not for guns and occupation.” City Council member, Ald. Nate Simpson (D-1) thanked people for, “rallying today for nothing but peace.” He said that, […]
New Britain City Council Invites Public to Discussion on Homelessness
The New Britain City Council says that it, “is excited to invite residents, community leaders, business partners and collaborators to a vital discussion aimed at addressing the pressing issue of homelessness within our community.” The Council’s President Pro Tempore, Ald. Francisco Santiago (D-5), and the Majority Leader, Ald. John McNamara (D-4), issued a public statement […]
Central Car Club Planning 2024 Spring Charity Car Show
The Central Car Club says that, “Join us Sunday April 14th at New Britain Stadium for our semi-annual car show!” “Admission will be $20 per show car, and as always, spectators park free. More information to follow!,” the Club announced. The event is to take place at New Britain Stadium on Sunday April 14, 2024 […]
City Council To Establish A Committee On Housing And Homelessness
In response to recent testimonies by people who are homeless or at-risk to becoming homeless and due to substantial increase in the rate of homelessness in New Britain, the city council, under the leadership of the democratic caucus, is voting in its January 10th meeting to add to its ordinance a Committee on Housing and […]
Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Planned
The city, the Mary McLeod Bethune Club and the Black Ministerial Alliance of New Britain are planning the community’s annual celebration of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The event is to be on Monday, January 15, 2024 at 10:30am at the Roosevelt School.
NBMAA to Host Access for All Community Day on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
The New Britain Museum of American Art says that, “In commemoration of Dr. King’s birthday, the NBMAA is partnering with the CT Center for Nonviolence (CTCN) to present an afternoon of art-making, music, and learning.” The Access for All Community Day is to be Monday, January 15, 2024 from 11:00am to 3:00pm. “Join us for […]
Critical Neighborhood Flooding Update: 1-9-24
By Frank and Sharon Chase This updated record is being shared regarding the status of our neighborhood’s storm-sewage systems and city-state responses. Our concerns need to be given the highest priority. When the flooding water recedes we are forgotten by our city officials: Back in the mid 90’s, PW Director Joe Carilli wrote to my […]
Shaw Coaches 700th Game for New Britain High School
Coach Darwin Shaw has reach another milestone in his long career coaching for New Britain High School, leading the Boy’s Junior Varsity Basketball team for his 700th game and winning more than three-quarters of those games. Shaw said, All praise belongs to you, God , for allowing me to reach another milestone. I have been […]
New Britain Ranks Low for Tree Canopy Cover: What are the Consequences and What Could be Done?
A 2013 report “New Britain Urban Forest” prepared for the City of New Britain by the Central Connecticut Regional Planning Agency (CCRPA) found that New Britain has one of the lowest tree canopies comparing to other cities in Connecticut. While Connecticut cities had an average tree canopy of 49% and overall town coverage average of […]
New Britain Council Committee Approves Creation of Audit Committee
The New Britain City Council’s Committee on Administration, Finance and Law has voted to approve a proposal to create a new Council Audit Subcommittee. The Council’s Majority Leader, Ald. John McNamara (D-4), one of the co-sponsors of the proposal said that, “government works best when we have checks and balances between the executive and legislative […]
Black Ministers Mark Anniversary of Emancipation Proclamation On New Year’s Day
By John McNamara The first day of 2024 marked the anniversary of the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation 161 years ago by President Lincoln. The Proclamation signed at the start of 1863 freed more than 3.5 million enslaved African Americans in the secessionist Southern states during the bloodiest year of the Civil War. New Britain’s […]