Community
Thanksgiving Dinner Planned for Those in Need
A group of local faith and community organizations, city departments and educational institutions are hosting a Thanksgiving Dinner for those in need in the community. Right Now Ministries, the Black Ministerial Alliance, the New Britain Police Department, the New Britain Fire Department and staff and students of CCSU, Goodwin Tech and New Britain High School […]
CCSU Planetarium Hosting Free Shows on Gravity
“Resistance is futile,” says the CCSU Planetarium and Observatory, “gravity is everywhere.!” The Planetarium is hosting a free shows on gravity. The Planetarium says, Let’s take a trip into space and explore some of hte effects produced by gravity. We will start in the solar system and then venture into the realm of the galaxies, […]
Candyce Scott’s Gorgy By Candy Democratic Fashion Show
On October 11th, 2025, Candyce Scott hosted her Gorgy By Candy Fashion Show event at 114 West Main St in the New Britain office building. Candyce Scott, a fashion designer, author, therapist, and Democratic Party candidate, brought together creativity and diversity to create a powerful democratic fashion show. This event was the first-ever fashion show […]
Mayor Bobby Sanchez’s Inaugural Address
Editor’s note: The following is the Inaugural Address delivered by New Britain Mayor Bobby Sanchez (D) on November 12, 2025 at New Britain High School. The cover photo is by Dr Frank Gerratana. Good afternoon, New Britain. Standing here today, being sworn in as the 41st Mayor of our great city, is one of the […]
New Britain Public Library to Open First Little Free Library
New Britain Public Library Director Viktor Sjöberg has announced the unveiling of the Library’s first Little Free Library, in partnership with New Britain OIC. “The celebration will take place at 4 pm on Thursday, November 20 at OIC, (114 North St, New Britain, CT 06051),” Sjöberg says. “Leisure reading behavior is a key predictor of […]
CCSU’s Dancentral Presenting “Perspectives” Student Choreography Showcase
The Central Connecticut State University student dance company, Dancentral, is presenting its “Perspectives” showcase in November. CCSU says that, “‘Perspectives’ is a showcase of original student choreographed works created this fall semester under the mentorship of Dancentral director Erica Nelson, and other Dance faculty members and alumni.” “This showcase represents months of hard work, collaboration, […]
CCSU Planetarium Hosting Free Shows on Dark Matter and Dark Energy
The CCSU Planetarium and Observatory is hosting a free shows on dark matter and dark energy. The Planetarium says, The most mysterious things in the Universe are those we cannot see. Join us as we explore Dark Matter and Dark Energy at two free public planetarium shows. The Planetarium has said, Doors to the planetarium […]
New Britain Legislators and Local Elected Officials to Host Community Meeting
Members of the New Britain legislative delegation and local leaders are planning to host a community meeting, “to discuss new state laws that took effect on October 1st, 2025, and what they mean for New Britain residents.” The meeting is to be hosted by Rep Dave DeFronzo (D-26), Rep Bobby Sanchez (D-25), the Council Majority […]
Join CT Voices’ Talk on Investing in Children
“Roadmap To Fully Fund Communities” at New Britain Library October 30th Connecticut Voices for Children, (CTVoices), a research-based advocacy organization, will host a community conversation on state fiscal policies and strategies for investing in children and families on Thursday, October 30th at the New Britain Public Library. The “community-led conversation on fiscal controls” will be held […]
New Britain Racial Justice Coalition to Hold October Community Meeting
The New Britain Racial Justice Coalition & CT People’s Survival Programs are planning their October Community Meeting. The meeting will be held in-person on Thursday, October, 2025 at 6:30pm The organizations say that, New for this month, we would like to offer a Community Game Night! Join us after the meeting for games, laughter, and […]