New Britain’s Late Audit Filed, Not Given to Council, Shows Deficiencies and Greater Debt
The city of New Britain’s long-overdue audit report was dated as filed one day before the Council meeting at which Mayor Erin Stewart told the Council it would be “available” in January. The auditors’ report cites deficiencies and a jump in taxpayer debt. While the form filed by the city with the state Office of […]
Free Show at CCSU Planetarium Explores What Makes a Planet a Planet
What makes a planet a planet? The CCSU Planetarium says, A planet is round. A planet goes around the Sun. It’s not a star. It’s not a moon. It’s not an object like Pluto. What characteristics make a celestial object a planet? “Join us to learn more at the first free public planetarium show of […]
Día de los Reyes/Three Kings Day Celebration to be Hosted by Diaspora Multicultural Society
The Diaspora Multicultural Society, Inc. is hosting a Día de los Reyes/Three Kings Day Celebration. The event is to be January 6, 2023 from 12:00pm to 2:00pm. “¡A celebrar en familia!” the Diaspora Society says. “Bring the whole family down from 12-2 p.m. for activities, pictures with the Three Wise Men, and gifts for kids […]
Hole in the Wall Theater Hosting Eldritch Horror GF’s End of the Year Premiere
New Britain’s Hole in the Wall Theater is presenting an End of the Year Premiere by Eldritch Horror GF. Eldritch Horror GF says that the presentation, brings to you a year’s worth of psychological thrillers, blood, tears, and frogs, and maybe even a bit of horror. As a new indie company, we’re excited to showcase […]
New Britain Museum of American Art Hosting Gallery Talk on The Black Matriarchs with Jimmie Elizabeth Nkonoki Ward and Lisa Nkonoki
The New Britain Museum of American Art is hosting a Gallery Talk event on “The Black Matriarchs: UJIMA – Collective Work and Personal Responsibility!” with Jimmie Elizabeth Nkonoki Ward and Lisa Nkonoki The Museum says that, The Black Matriarchs Series celebrates the legacy of a remarkable community of Black women who worked and lived in New […]
Storm This Week Floods Critical Neighborhood Again
By Frank and Sharon Chase, The “critical neighborhood” of Allen-Stewart-Hampton-Eton-Newbury-Roxbury-Stanley Park flooded again yesterday December 18. The attached photos from December 18 tells the story. The Allen St. Basin and the Hampton-Eton Sub-Basin backs-up, flooding from Allen through Hampton-Eton-Newbury-Roxbury to the Stanley Park at the corner of Stanley and Roxbury. This is the sixth flooding […]
New Britain Racial Justice Coalition Demands Urgent Investigation of Water Safety at Osborn Correctional Institution
The New Britain Racial Justice Coalition (NBRJC) says it, “urgently calls upon unions and state leaders to demand an independent investigation into the alarming water safety crisis at Osborn Correctional Institution.” “On Thursday,” The Coalition says, “incarcerated individuals were abruptly deprived of access to clean drinking water, showers, and essential toilet facilities, triggering a dire […]
Pastor From New Britain Subjected to Apparently Threatening Comments Online in Ansonia
Rev. Brian Riley, who is Pastor of Clinton A.M.E. Zion Church in Ansonia was recently subjected to bizarre and apparently threatening comments directed against him on an Ansonia-oriented Facebook group. In the Facebook group, a neighbor of Clinton A.M.E. Zion Church’s Pastor said that he may, “start an all out war,” against Rev. Riley, and […]
Concerned Voices Confront New Britain City Council About Homelessness
Following a Monday rally organized by the Racial Justice coalition for housing justice, dozens of people experiencing homelessness and their advocates converged in significant and historical testimonial, at the City Council on Wednesday December 13th. They urged the city to take strong actions to help the homeless and renters who are experiencing substandard living conditions. […]
South Church Hosting Community Christmas Dinner
South Church is hosting a Community Christmas Dinner on Christmas Day. “Come to dinner on Christmas Day,” event organizers say. “Monday, December 25th at 12:00 noon,at South Church, 90 Main Street, New Britain. Enter at the Arch Street door.” The Christmas meal is to be a ham dinner. Event organizers say that, “Dinner is free […]