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By Rhona Cohen and Olive O’Brien-Cohen Steven “Stevie” Jones, 55 years old, died on March…
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A proposal has been submitted to the New Britain City Council to increase a number…
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With a recent proposal submitted to the City Council to increase certain city fines, including…
Community News
Indivisible Farmington Valley says that it, “invites young adults aged 18-30 to enjoy a slice…
New Britain Racial Justice Coalition
The CT People’s Survival Programs (CT-PSP) and the Muslim Justice Center have announced an event, “Black History Iftar & Discussion: From Prison to Power: Black Muslim Resistance.” An Iftar, organizers note, “is the evening meal during the month of Ramadan, when Muslims break their daily fast at sunset. Beyond nourishment, iftar is a sacred time […]
NAACP
By Rhona Cohen and Olive O’Brien-Cohen Steven “Stevie” Jones, 55 years old, died on March 4th from gunshot injuries sustained at the hands of a Hartford police officer during a mental health crisis. Famed civil rights attorney Benjamin Crump, the state and local NAACP, Jones’ surviving family members, and a broad swath of Hartford’s community […]
Schools
As the summer days wind down and back-to-school shopping begins, familiar signs of a new school year appear. Store shelves are stocked with school supplies, shopping carts start to fill, and a growing sense of anticipation starts to creep in. Across the town of New Britain, students are preparing to return to the school halls […]
Flooding Series
Updated 1-30-26 Presentation #50: This revised record shares the current status of our neighborhood’s storm,…
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Director Sjöberg Shares Plans To Build Infrastructure For Reading In New Britain by John McNamara…
History
By John McNamara Saturday, March 7th was one of those days when New Britain lived…
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A proposal has been submitted to the New Britain City Council to increase a number of city fines, and is to be presented at an upcoming Council committee public hearing and meeting in April The proposal seeks to revise six key sections of the New Britain Code of Ordinances to provide “increased penalties” for a […]
Indivisible Farmington Valley says that it, “invites young adults aged 18-30 to enjoy a slice of pizza and talk about issues that matter to you most.” “We want to converse about politics, listen to each other and talk about big and small actions you can take in your communities,” the organization says. The event is […]
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. […]
Fri, Mar 20
7:45 am - 5:00 pm
CCSU Student Center
CT 1776: A Revolutionary Event – Connecticut Conference of America 250 at CCSU
105 Ella Grasso Boulevard
Fri, Mar 20
All Day
New Britain schools
Fri, Mar 20
10:00 am
New Britain Public Library
New Britain Public Library: Time for Tots
20 High Street
Fri, Mar 20
11:00 am
Hungerford Nature Center
Weekday Animal Tales Events at Hungerford Nature Center
191 Farmington Avenue, Kensington
Fri, Mar 20
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
New Britain Public Library
Fri, Mar 20
2:30 pm
Hungerford Nature Center
Weekday Animal Tales Events at Hungerford Nature Center
191 Farmington Avenue, Kensington
Fri, Mar 20
6:30 pm
Diaspora Multicultural Society
Diaspora Society Hosting Prize Bingo Night – Luck of the Irish
90 John Street.
Fri, Mar 20
7:00 pm
The Repertory Theatre
Connecticut Theatre Company Presenting “Sordid Lives”
23 Norden Street
Fri, Mar 20
7:00 pm
CCSU Copernicus Hall
CCSU Planetarium Hosting Free Shows About the Galilean Moons
1615 Stanley Street
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Community Events and Meetings in New Britain from Nov 24th to 30th
In New Britain, community meetings and events from today to Sunday, November 30, 2025 include
Democratic Socialist Makes History in New Britain
Zohran Mamdani brought an international spotlight to democratic socialism in public office among the “blue wave” across the United States. In New Britain, we shared in that kind of victory here in New Britain on November 4th. New Britain Democrats had a total victory on election night, securing as many seats in as many elected […]
New Britain City Council Chooses Leadership, Selects Reyes for Board of Education
The newly elected New Britain City Council held its first meeting with new Mayor Bobby Sanchez presiding over his first Council meeting after being elected. As the first meeting of the new term, this first item of business was the election and announcement of new Council leadership. Returning in his role as President Pro-Tempore of […]
Combating Climate Change in New Britain – Setting the Agenda for the New Mayor and City Council
Recent mayoral campaign focused on issues of affordable housing, taxes, investing in the neighborhoods, and more. One aspect that was rather neglected is what New Britain might do to combat global warming and climate change. One aspect related to global warming that was mentioned in the campaign was the flooding on Allen Street. Global warming […]
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, […]
Letter To Bobby Sanchez Regarding Recent Election Results And The Allen St Project
Dear Mayor Sanchez, Our 1st chance to connect with you after the election. It’s been a busy time for all: Congratulations! You and your team are excellent! Your years of service, name recognition and a methodical, realistic campaign made it happen. Your volunteers are awesome. Special thanks go to Chris Anderson, Tim O’Brien, Mike Waller […]
Community Events and Meetings in New Britain from Nov 17th to 23rd
In New Britain, community meetings and events from today to Sunday, November 23, 2025 include
Sen Lopes Praises Approval of Legislation Countering Trump Cuts, Creating Housing and Opposing ICE Abuses
Sen Rick Lopes (D-6) applauded final approval of state legislation to protect Connecticut residents from budget cuts made by Republican President Donald Trump and Republicans in Congress, legislation to extend protection to Connecticut residents from ICE abductions at courthouses and legislation to build more housing in the state. Editor’s note: The cover photo is by […]
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 […]