18 May, 2026
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New Britain Racial Justice Coalition

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Racial Justice Coalition Questions Sanchez Budget Proposal

By the New Britain Racial Justice Coalition, The New Britain Racial Justice Coalition (NBRJC) is raising serious concerns about Mayor Bobby Sanchezโ€™s proposed FY27 budget, stating clearly that it reduces overall education funding while failing to meaningfully invest in libraries and community services. Despite public claims of increased support for schools, the full budget shows […]

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Connecticut Honors New Britain Mentor and Parent

Community Announcement by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Connecticut Big Brothers Big Sisters of Connecticut (BBBSCT) honored two New Britain residents during its annual Big Night celebration this Saturday, recognizing Big Sister Alex Steel as the 2026 Big of the Year and Jessica Mercado as the 2026 Parent Partner of the Year. Both were celebrated […]

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Stewart Suspends Governor Campaign After Investigation Report Says She Misused City Funds

An independent investigation has concluded that former New Britain Mayor Erin Stewart (R) engaged in a pattern of behavior that violated public trust by misusing her city-issued credit card for personal, family, and campaign expenses. In the wake of the report’s findings, Stewart has suspended her campaign for Governor of Connecticut, while current Mayor Bobby […]

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Nas.Creatives Holding The Healing Stage: A Guided Meditation at Gallery 66

Nas.Creatives has announced that it is holding an event – The Healing Stage: A Guided Meditation at Gallery 66. Organizers say, This is not a performance โ€” itโ€™s a homecoming.A soft landing for the body, mind, and spirit. Join us on December 28th at Gallery 66 for an intimate guided meditation led by Ysanne, created […]

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South Church Hosting Community Christmas Dinner

South Church has announced a Community Christmas Dinner on Christmas Day. The event is on December 25, 2025 at 12:00pm. The Church says that the, “Community Christmas dinner w/ meals served at the church hall and delivered to Homebound New Britain Residents.” “Reservations for home deliveries, 860-223-3691 by noon on Tuesday, December 23rd,” event organizers […]

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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 differentโ€”stop by and see whoโ€™s visiting!” The Center says that the […]

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Mayor Sanchez Announces 2-Hour Free Parking for Holiday Season

New Britain Mayor Bobby Sanchez (D) has announced that the city is providing two hour free metered parking for the holiday season. “New Britainโ€™s small businesses are the heart of our community, especially during the holiday season,” Mayor Sanchez said. “Offering free parking is one way we can make it easier for folks to shop […]