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The Community Foundation of Greater New Britain (CFGNB) has announced that it is hosting an…
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By Candyce Scott The City of New Britain’s third-year anniversary of the Black Business Resolution…
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by John McNamara Sponsors and attendees at the New Britain Public Library’s (NBPL) 10th Annual Fundraiser on…
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By F&S Chase Updated 8-30-26 Presentation #52: This updated record is being shared regarding the…
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By Friends of the New Britain Public Library The Annual Textbook Sale, sponsored by the Friends of the New Britain Public Library will be held from August 29 – September 19 this year, on the Main floor of the library on 20 High Street in New Britain. It will be open during library hours (visit […]
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By F&S Chase Updated 8-30-26 Presentation #52: This updated record is being shared regarding the…
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By John McNamara Saturday, March 7th was one of those days when New Britain lived…
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The Community Foundation of Greater New Britain (CFGNB) has announced that it is hosting an event, “for nonprofit professionals who spend their days supporting others,” to have, “an opportunity to step away from the day-to-day demands of their work and dedicate a day to their own health, wellbeing, priorities, and goals.” The Foundation will host […]
By F&S Chase Updated 8-30-26 Presentation #52: This updated record is being shared regarding the status of our neighborhood’s storm-sewer system and the City and State responses. Our concerns must be given the highest priority. To: -Our Neighborhood Flooding, Sanitary Back-Up, and Break Victims-Concerned Taxpayers and Residents-City, State, and Federal Officials For the record, this […]
By Gleb Tsipursky, PhD New Britain already has two pieces of the workforce model the AI era needs. Central Connecticut State University’s AI Corridor is built around applied research, hands-on learning and industry-connected projects. This spring, Connecticut also highlighted newly certified apprenticeship coursework at Lincoln Technical Institute in New Britain, where students combine rigorous instruction […]
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City to Hold Arch Street Improvement Project Open House and Workshop
The city has announced that there will be an “Arch Street Improvement Project Open House and Workshop”. The event is to be February 29, 2024 at 4:00pm in the Police Station Community Room. The city Public Works Department says that, Our design team will be on hand to discuss ideas for the project and answer […]
“An Evening of Motown” with Theresa Wright at New Britain Museum of American Art’s March First Friday
“An Evening of Motown” with Theresa Wright is to be presented by the New Britain Museum of American Art at its popular First Friday event. “Enjoy the smooth sounds of Motown and Disco with singer/songwriter Theresa Wright,” the Museum says. It’s March 2024 First Friday event is March 1st, starting at 5:30pm. The Museum says […]
Like, It’s Totally 80’s Virtual Bingo at the New Britain Public Library
“Like, totally mark your squares for a rad bingo,” the New Britain Public Library says, “As if!” The Library adds, There will be 3 rounds of bingo! Trivia link will be posted to our social media accounts the day of the event! The activity is Wednesday, February 28th starting at 7:00pm. The Library adds, “Register online, […]
New Britain Council Committee Recommends Approval of Zone Change for Mount Pleasant Redevelopment
The New Britain City Council’s Zoning Subcommittee has approved a proposed rezoning of the Mount Pleasant area, ahead of the widely expected plan for redevelopment of the Mount Pleasant neighborhood. The redevelopment plan that the proposed zone change relates to calls for the demolition of the existing Mount Pleasant neighborhood and replacement with a new […]
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 […]
Community Events and Meetings in New Britain, Feb 19th to 25th
In New Britain, community meetings and events from today to Sunday, February 25, 2024 include,
Debut of “Butterflies of Hope” Exhibit to Benefit Children in Ukraine
The PDClub in New Britain’s Little Poland will host the Community Help Organization‘s debut exhibit of its “Butterflies of Hope” project. “Delight in the vibrant expressions of children’s art, crafted to infuse positivity into the lives of those affected by war, sickness, and personal tragedy,” say event organizers. ‘Your presence and support will contribute to […]
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 their 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 […]