02 September, 2026

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Community Foundation of Greater New Britain Holding Wellbeing Workshop for Nonprofit Professionals

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 […]
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Commentary: Updated 8-30-26 Neighborhood Flooding Presentation #52

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 […]
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Commentary: New Britain Should Build an AI Apprenticeship Layer

By Gleb Tsipursky, PhD New Britain already has two pieces of the workforce model the AI era needs. Central Connecticut State Universityโ€™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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Democrats May Have Primaries for Party Governing Committee in Two Wards

In two of the five wards of the city, Democrats may have primaries for who will serve on the Democratic Party’s governing Town Committee. The potentially contested wards are Ward 1, which includes the West End, Willow Brook and Mount Pleasant neighborhoods, and Ward 3, located in the center of the city. Unlike the city’s […]

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CCSU Opens Health Clinic to Public in New Britain

Central Connecticut State University says that its Community Health Education Clinic, “will offer free health screenings to Greater New Britain residents and members of the campus community every Wednesday from 9 a.m. to noon on a walk-in basis.” “Available services include vision screening, hearing screening, blood pressure checks, glucose screening, cholesterol screening, height/weight, nutritional counseling, […]

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Sanitary Main Break Across from 499 College West Apts: Road is Buckling Per the On-Site Tech

By Frank Chase The Oak to Stanley section of Allen St. Seems to be a problematic stretch of road. B&J Construction was called in for the repair. More costly repairs!? City officials insist on paving over this section of Allen St. holding the road together for the short term. Meanwhile, the outdated, undersized clay mains […]

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New Britain Public Library Hosting โ€œHidden Figuresโ€ Movie Screening

The New Britain Public Library is hosting a screening of the movie, “Hidden Figures.” The Library says, Join us for a screening of Hidden Figures, a film based on the true story about three African- American women working at NASA in the 1960โ€™s who performed the mathematical analysis and calculations that helped launch astronaut John […]

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Critical Neighborhood Flooding Update: City Council Meeting 1-24-24

An open message to city officials. By Frank and Sharon Chase To: ย  ย  ย City OfficialsDate: ย January 23, 2024From: Frank and Sharon Chase Dear Elected and Appointed City Officials: Theseย “vitalย details”ย will help you better understand our focused efforts to correct the ongoing flooding inย our neighborhoods. ย The neglect and mismanagement (dereliction of duty) we have uncovered has […]

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First Friday at New Britain Museum of American Art to Feature The Ebbas

The New Britain Museum of American Art is to have live music from The Ebbas at its popular First Friday event. The Museum calls the monthly event, โ€œOur signature social event features live music, art, food, spirits, and good friends.โ€ โ€œNew Britainโ€™s best Happy Hour, since 1995!โ€ the Museum adds. The Museumโ€™s February, 2024 First […]

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Watershed: New Britain’s 1989 Mayoral Campaign (Part I)

The Municipal Election That Changed New Britain Politics For A Generation Introduction: In 1989, Donald DeFronzo became New Britainโ€™s 34th Mayor ending the late William (Billy Mac) McNamaraโ€™s six terms as the cityโ€™s top elected official, a modern-day record not matched until last November when Mayor Erin Stewart won a sixth, two-year term. โ€œDuring the […]