News
New Britain Mayor Bobby Sanchez (D) joined with Sen Rick Lopes (D-6), Rep Manny Sanchez…
Community News
New Britain Mayor Bobby Sanchez (D) has announced availability of the 2026 New Britain Arts…
Opinion
By Joe Wasserman Members of Back from the Brink CT carried a poster into the…
News Analysis
The Common Council will hold three meetings (May 5,6,7) to review the Mayor’s proposed budget…
Featured Journalism
by John McNamara Sponsors and attendees at the New Britain Public Library’s (NBPL) 10th Annual Fundraiser on…
New Britain Racial Justice Coalition
By the New Britain Racial Justice Coalition, The New Britain Racial Justice Coalition (NBRJC) is raising serious concerns about Mayor Bobby Sanchez’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 […]
Community Announcements
By Bike New Britain On Monday, Bike New Britain will be providing the 5th grade class at Smalley School in New Britain with a bike safety education program. Beginning on Monday, May 4th and continuing through Thursday, May 7th, members of Bike New Britain will be conducting safety education classes from 8am to 9:45am Then […]
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 […]
History
By John McNamara Saturday, March 7th was one of those days when New Britain lived…
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,…
Latest News and Opinion
New Britain Mayor Bobby Sanchez (D) has announced availability of the 2026 New Britain Arts and Cultural Organizations (NBACO) State-Funded Grant Program. The City says that the program, made possible through the Connecticut Office of the Arts’ Directed Local Funds Grant, administered by the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development, “is designed to support […]
Mayor Bobby Sanchez and the City of New Britain have announced the 2026 Annual Memorial Day Parade, honoring New Britain’s, longstanding tradition honoring the brave men and women who have served our country.” “Memorial Day is a time for our community to come together in remembrance and gratitude for the brave men and women who […]
The Common Council will hold three meetings (May 5,6,7) to review the Mayor’s proposed budget for the July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027. City departments under the jurisdiction of the Planning, Zoning and Housing Committee (PZH) will be reviewed Tuesday, May 5. The Administration, Finance, Law and Public Services Committee (AFLPS) will continue the review on […]
Sun, May 10
10:00 am
Hungerford Nature Center
Weekday Wild Encounters Events at Hungerford Nature Center
191 Farmington Avenue, Kensington
Sun, May 10
3:00 pm
New Britain Museum of American Art
NBMAA Mother’s Day Concert
56 Lexington Street
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Alicia Hernandez Strong to be Guest on New Britain Forum
The next edition of the New Britain Forum by the New Britain Progressive will feature Democratic Mayoral candidate Alicia Hernandez Strong.
Alicia Hernandez Strong to be Guest on New Britain Forum
The next edition of the New Britain Forum by the New Britain Progressive will feature Democratic Mayoral candidate Alicia Hernandez Strong.
Event Provides Backpacks and School Supplies to Kids
The Back to School Backpack Drive and school supply event, organized by Tee Cruz Lavoy, has been called a success.
New Life ll and the North-Oak NRZ to Provide School Backpacks
New Life ll and the North-Oak NRZ will hold a back-to-school event to give out backpacks, Pastor Dana Smith has announced.
2021 Back to School Bash Cancelled
The Consolidated School District of New Britain has announced that this year’s “Back to School Bash” has been cancelled.
Happening in New Britain Aug 23rd to 29th
New Britain city meetings and community events coming up during the week of Monday, August 23, 2021 to Sunday, August 29th include…
The Return of Tim Stewart: Ex-Mayor Chairs SBC As $50M School Project Begins
By John McNamara Former Mayor Tim Stewart is the new Chairperson of the School Building Committee, gaining reappointment by his daughter, Mayor Erin Stewart, just as the seven-member committee moves forward with expenditures on the $50 million major renovation at the Chamberlain Elementary School on the city’s East Side. The former four-term Mayor resigned from the […]
Summer Music Series to Feature Moto Caribbean Grooves and Without Wendy
“Moto Caribbean Grooves” and “Without Wendy” are expected perform for the Summer Music Series at Walnut Hill Park the week of August 23rd.
Osgood Shootout Scholarships Awarded for 2021
While tournament games were not possible for a second year, Coach Darwin Shaw has announced six 2021 scholarships from the Osgood Shootout Basketball Tournament. “I praise you Lord for using me and allowing the Osgood tradition to continue,” Coach Shaw said. “New England’s Biggest Summer Men’s Basketball Tournament,” has long been known for spirited competition […]
Back to School Backpack Drive Announced
Tee Cruz Lavoy has announced a Back to School Backpack Drive event to donate backpacks to kids for the upcoming school year.