New Britain CT
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 […]
Watershed: New Britain’s 1989 Mayoral Campaign
The Municipal Campaign That Changed New Britain Politics For A Generation Introduction to Part 3 In 1989, Donald DeFronzo became New Britain’s 34th Mayor ending the late William (Billy Mac) McNamara’s six terms as the city’s top elected official, a modern-day record not matched until last November when Mayor Erin Stewart won a sixth, two-year […]
Community Events And Meetings In New Britain, Feb 12th To 18th
In New Britain, community meetings and events from today to Sunday, February 18, 2024 include,
Civics for Adults Citizen Activism 101: Making Change Happen Hosted by New Britain Public Library
The New Britain Public Library is hosting an Civics for Adults Citizen Activism 101: Making Change Happen. The Library says, Want to improve life for yourself and your neighbors or have a concern about local, state, or federal laws? This workshop provides a brief historical perspective, discusses strategies for change, and gives examples of successful […]
New Life II and Wildflower Alliance Hosting Reception for Exhibit on Black Movement History Leaders: Past and Present
New Britain’s New Life II Ministries, in partnership with Wildflower Alliance from Western Massachusetts, are holding a reception for the exhibit, Black Movement History Leaders: Past and Present, at its downtown West Main Street center. The event is to feature guest speakers Everett Handford, Taylor Bryan Turner, Mitzy Sky and Kelvin Young. Handford is Regional […]
New Britain Public Library Hosting Open Mic Night
The New Britain Public Library is hosting an Open Mic Night. “Have a song to sing,” the Library asks, “a poem to share, or stand up routine to try out? Come make some noise at the library at our Open Mic Night!”, adding, This month’s theme is LOVE, so come share your love and heartbreak […]
Slates Contest Over “Future of the Democratic Party” in New Britain Primary Election
Competing slates for the New Britain Democratic Party’s governing Town Committee are offering different visions on the future of the Party to Democratic voters ahead of the March 5th primary election. The election is to be held in two of the city’s five wards for who is to represent Democratic voters on the Democratic Town […]
Critical Neighborhood Flooding Update: Board of Public Works Meeting 2-5-24.
An open letter from Frank and Sharon Chase To: City OfficialsDate: February 5, 2024 Dear Elected and Appointed City Officials: These “vital details”(substance vs. talking points) will help you better understand our focused efforts to correct the ongoing flooding in our neighborhoods. The neglect and mismanagement we have uncovered has been occurring in public view […]
Community Events And Meetings In New Britain, Feb 5th To 11th
In New Britain, community meetings and events from today to Sunday, February 11, 2024 include, Click here to read the community events page.