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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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Incumbent Gov Ned Lamont (D) appears to have been chosen by Democratic voters to run…
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Central Connecticut State University’s Division of Campus & Community Engagement is partnering with the New…
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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 […]
Flooding Series
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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Central Connecticut State University’s Division of Campus & Community Engagement is partnering with the New Britain Public Library for a special screening of TCB: The Toni Cade Bambara School of Organizing, about artist and activist Toni Cade Bambara. Bambara, the Library says was, “an influential writer and cultural worker whose works helped define Black Arts […]
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 […]
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New Britain Public Library
Wed, Sep 2
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New Britain Public Library
New Britain Public Library: Super Kids
20 High Street
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11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Central Park
Wed, Sep 2
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
New Britain Public Library
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New Life ll
Unshakeble Men at New Life II Recovery Community Center
117 West Main Street
Wed, Sep 2
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CCSU Copernicus Hall
CCSU Planetarium Hosting Show on Stars
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City Council Committee on Administration, Finance and Law and Public Services
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New Britain Racial Justice Coalition: Halloween Party
The New Britain Racial Justice Coalition says that it, “will be hosting a Halloween Party for the community.” The event is to include, “Halloween treats, spooky activities & games … and more,” the Coalition says. “We will be giving out free hygiene supplies and treats,” the Coalition also says. “We will also have NELP on-site […]
Saint George Greek Orthodox Church: Gyro Day
Saint George Greek Orthodox Church announced that it is holding a Drive-Thru & Walk-Up Gyro Day on Saturday Sat, October 15, 2022 from 11:00 am – 8:00 pm, adding, “Phone orders accepted w/ CC starting Oct. 11, 10am-3pm. 860-229-0055,” adding, “We are selling Gyros & rice pudding. Soda/water also available.”
Lopes Lauds Lamont for $2 Million New Britain Transportation Grant
Sen. Rick Lopes (D-6) thanked Gov. Ned Lamont (D-CT) after the Governor awarded $2 million for transportation improvements in New Britain.
Ukraine, Polish Relations Focus of Senator Murphy’s Meeting With “Little Poland” Audience
Murphy Briefs Constituents After Trip To Warsaw Security Conference At City’s Pulaski Club by John McNamara NEW BRITAIN – U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT) returned to familiar turf on Monday, October 10th, at a town meeting style forum with 75 constituents held at the PD Club (formerly the Pulaski Democratic Club) in the heart of […]
Happening in New Britain Oct 10th to 16th
New Britain city meetings and community events coming up during the week of Monday, October 10, 2022 to Sunday, October 16th, include…
Arts & Culture: Au Revoir, Ken Kahn
Remembering the Former Director of the Greater Hartford Arts Council By Mike McGarry In these times, our friendship with Ken Kahn might seem a bit unusual. When Ken took over the Greater Hartford Arts Council in the 1990s, your reporter was serving as Hartford City Councilman. Ken, who passed away last month, was a proud […]
Shakespeare’s “Love’s Labor Lost” Presented by Hole in the Wall Theater
The Hole in the Wall Theater is to perform Shakespeare’s “Love’s Labor Lost”, about, “what’s most important: one’s heart or one’s head.”
New Britain Racial Justice Coalition Hosting Political Education Event on Colonialism and Puerto Rican Resistance
The New Britain Racial Justice Coalition is hosting a political education event featuring Aimee Loiselle, PhD, on Colonialism and Puerto Rican Resistance.
BOE Rejects Discussion of Changing “Indigenous Peoples Day” Back to “Columbus Day”
The New Britain Board of Education voted down a proposal to start consideration of a change of Indigenous Peoples Day back to Columbus Day.
Happening in New Britain Oct 3rd to 9th
New Britain city meetings and community events coming up during the week of Monday, October 3, 2022 to Sunday, October 9th, include…