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The Board of Public Works of the city of New Britain issued in June 2023…
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The City Council has approved two new ordinances providing that final versions of deals for…
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Gil Gigliotti, host of “Frank, Gil, & Friends” on CCSU’s WFCS 107.7, will host the…
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To the editor, Your article regarding the $4M transfer from the General Fund to the…
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The Municipal Campaign That Changed New Britain Politics For A Generation Introduction to Part 3…
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A 2013 report “New Britain Urban Forest” prepared for the City of New Britain by…
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The New Britain Museum of American Art is to host the band, “The 70’s Project”, at its popular First Friday event. The event is to be on May 3, 2024, from 5:30pm to 8:00pm. “Paying tribute to the greatest Billboard hits from one of the most influential and musically diverse eras ever,” the band introduction […]
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Gil Gigliotti, host of “Frank, Gil, & Friends” on CCSU’s WFCS 107.7, will host the Literacy Volunteers of Central CT “Love of Literacy” event. Gigliotti, a CCSU Professor of English and Latin, will host the event that organizers say, “will feature musical entertainment by the Valley Chordsmen, a four-course dinner, a cash bar, a plant […]
To the editor, Your article regarding the $4M transfer from the General Fund to the Public Works account is puzzling to me. The mayor signed off on 2 different resolutions back in September and October. #36236 (See attachment) which the mayor approved the transfer (9-28-23) and #36258-1 (See attachment) which the mayor confirmed the transfer […]
The City Council has approved two new ordinances providing that final versions of deals for tax breaks for developers and city contracts appear on the publicly-available Council agenda. Both new transparency ordinances are similar to an ordinance that was vetoed by Mayor Erin Stewart (R) earlier this month. Council Democrats strongly criticized the veto of […]
Sat, Apr 27
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Police Headquarters
New Britain Police Hosting National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
10 Chestnut Street
Sat, Apr 27
10:30 am
New Britain Museum of American Art
New Britain Museum of American Art: Art Explorers
56 Lexington Street
Sat, Apr 27
11:00 am
New Britain Museum of American Art
New Britain Museum of American Art Hosting “Art Start” Program
56 Lexington Street
Sat, Apr 27
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
New Britain Public Library
Chess Club at New Britain Public Library
20 High Street
Sat, Apr 27
11:00 am
New Britain Public Library
NB Roots Workshop at New Britain Public Library
20 High Street
Sat, Apr 27
12:00 pm
E.C. Goodwin Technical High School
Goodwin Tech Baseball Home Game vs. University-Classical
375 Slater Road
Sat, Apr 27
1:00 pm
New Britain Museum of American Art
New Britain Museum of American Art: Walk-In Tour: Museum Masterpieces
56 Lexington Street
Sat, Apr 27
1:00 pm
New Britain Museum of American Art
Adult Studio, “Take Great Photos with Your Smartphone with Peter Glass” at NBMAA
56 Lexington Street
Sat, Apr 27
2:00 pm
New Britain Public Library
Sat, Apr 27
8:00 pm
Hole in the Wall Theater
The Hole in the Wall Theater Presenting The Tempest
116 Main Street
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New Britain Council Democrats Criticize Stewart Veto of Public Reports on Land Deals
Mayor Stewart, in Veto Message, Calls Use of Word “Transparency” Political, While Belittling Council Democrats Council Democrats are strongly criticizing the veto by New Britain Mayor Erin Stewart (R) of city legislation to provide for public reports to the City Council on final land deals, calling the mayor’s act, “a striking blow against the principles […]
Speedbumps and Speedhumps Work – Will New Britain make residents’ Safety a priority?
The Board of Public Works of the city of New Britain issued in June 2023 a policy banning the use of speed bumps and humps on city streets. While the policy statement claims to place “high priority on reducing accidents and injuries and increasing safety on its road network” it claims that, for many communities, […]
City Council to Hold Public Hearing on City Budget
The Majority Leader of the City Council, Ald. John McNamara (D-4) announced that, The Common Council will hold a Public Hearing on the Mayor’s Proposed General Fund Budget, Capital Improvement Program Budget and Special Revenue and Enterprise Funds Budget for the 2024-2025 Fiscal Year on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at 6 p.m. in Council Chambers, […]
Allen St. Project #2 Oak St. to Beacon St: Flooding Updates City Council Meetings 4-23 and 4-24-24.
To: All Past and Present City Officials and All Department Directors All Long Suffering Flood Victims; Property Owners and Residents This updated record is being shared regarding the status of our neighborhood’s storm-sewer system and Federal-State-City responses. Our concerns need to be given the highest priority. Our quality of life is suffering and our property […]
Happy Passover From the New Britain Progressive
Chag Pesach Sameach from the New Britain Progressive and best wishes for a joyous Passover to Jewish families in New Britain and everywhere.
Reader Supports Congresswoman Jahana Hayes
By Marlene WoodmanSharon, Connecticut I support Rep. Jahana Hayes – CT5-D because I know firsthand the amount of work and commitment it takes to represent constituents and communities. I was Rep. Rosa Delauro’s (CTD-3) campaign manager and then district director when she was first elected. The job is demanding – it takes a personal commitment […]
Community Events and Meetings in New Britain, Apr 22nd to 28th
In New Britain, community meetings and events from today to Sunday, April 28, 2024 include,
Resolution Allocating $4 Million for Flood Control Deemed Deficient by Finance Department
New Britain city Finance Director Jonathan Perugini appears to imply that he did not implement a $4 million budget transfer approved by the City Council for Allen Street flood control project, saying that the resolution to approve it had, “deficiencies.” The Council unanimously approved $4 million last September for improvements to address flooding experienced by residents of […]
New Britain Democrats Call for Cease Fire in Israel and Palestine, Release of Hostages and Humanitarian Relief
The New Britain Democratic Town Committee has approved a resolution calling for, “an immediate and permanent ceasefire and end to the hostilities,” in, “the armed violence in Israel and Palestine,” that, “has claimed the lives of innocent civilians with tens of thousands of lives lost.” In the unanimously approved resolution, Democrats affirmed, “solidarity with our […]
Council Members Call for Control of Traffic Speeds After Child Injured in Hit and Run
New Britain City Council President Pro-Tempore, Ald. Francisco Santiago (D-5) and Ald. Candyce Scott (D-3) say they are, “deeply saddened and outraged,” about, “the recent hit-and-run incident that occurred on Monday at the intersection of Broad Street and High Street, resulting in the injury of a minor.” Ald. Santiago said that, “Quality of life for […]