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Hundreds Attend “No Kings” Protest in New Britain Against Trump Republicans
Hundreds of people protested in front of New Britain City Hall against President Donald Trump and Republican policies on Saturday afternoon as part of nationwide “No Kings” protests. Mayor Bobby Sanchez (D) and other elected officials spoke at the protest against Trump Republican policies. For two hours protesters chanted slogans against Trump’s attacks against democracy, […]
Bring Common Sense to City Trash Bin Ordinance
With a recent proposal submitted to the City Council to increase certain city fines, including the one concerning when trash bins can be placed on the curb, now is a good time for the Council to bring a little more common sense to this quality-of-life ordinance – including making it easier on conscientious city residents. […]
City of New Britain Issues Parking Ban Beginning Sunday, February 22, 2025 at 5:00pm
Editor’s note (2/24/2026): The city announced today that the parking ban ended at 2:00pm today, February 24th, and that cars need to be moved from free parking lots made available during the ban by 8:00pm. Editor’s note (2/23/2026): The city says that, “The citywide parking ban will remain in effect until at least 2:00 p.m. […]
Snow Ban Issued in New Britain Starting Friday, February 6, 2026 at 8:00pm – Ended 7/7/2026 at 6:00pm
Editor’s note: New Britain Police announced that the parking ban ended at 6:00pm 2/7/2026 and that cars needed to be removed from free parking lots by midnight. The office of Mayor Bobby Sanchez has announced that: SNOW EMERGENCY PARKING BAN Beginning Friday, February 6, 2026 at 8:00pm A parking ban has been ordered by Mayor […]
Lawmakers Discuss Issues on Tap for 2026 Legislature at LWV Brunch
By John McNamara School aid, affordable housing and countering unlawful Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) were key topics discussed at a January 31 Legislative Brunch organized by the New Britain area League of Women Voters (LWV). State Representatives Rebecca Martinez (D-22) of Plainville and Iris Noemi Sanchez (D-25) and David DeFronzo (D-26) of New Britain […]
Task Force Hearing on Traffic Cameras To Be Held Thursday, Jan. 15th
by John McNamara The City of New Britain will take the next step in selecting locations for speed enforcement traffic cameras at a January 15th public hearing of the Vision Zero Task Force. A Vision Zero public hearing is set for Thursday, Jan. 15th, at 6:30 p.m. at the New Britain Police Department Community Room, […]
Weekday Wild Encounters and Animal Tales Events Happening at Hungerford Nature Center
The Hungerford Nature Center has announced that it is hosting weekly Wild Encounters and Animal Tales events. “Get up close with one or two of our animal ambassadors in these, hands-on mini sessions,” the Center says about its Wild Encounters events. “Each encounter is different—stop by and see who’s visiting!” The Center says that the […]
Early Voting in New Britain City Elections Beginning
Early voting in the 2025 city elections begins this week at two locations in the city, where voters may cast ballots for mayor, City Council, Board of Education and other city offices. Early voting is available at the New Britain Senior Center and CCSU Memorial Hall on: New Britain’s Registrars of Voters point out that […]
“Little Monsters Bash” Event for Kids Planned
New Britain Recreation is hosting a “Little Monster’s Bash” for “little ghosts and goblins age 3-8.” “The event will feature a Magic Show by the Amazing Andy, Arts and Crafts, trick or treat candy and light refreshments,” the city Recreation department says. “Participants are encouraged to dress up for the party and take part in […]