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 […]
Sat, May 9
Walnut Hill Park
Connecticut Breast Health Initiative Race in the Park
Walnut Hill Road
Sat, May 9
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Health Department
Sat, May 9
10:00 am
Gallery 66
Gallery 66 Hosting “Let’s Talk Art”
66 West Main Street
Sat, May 9
10:00 am
Hungerford Nature Center
Weekday Wild Encounters Events at Hungerford Nature Center
191 Farmington Avenue, Kensington
Sat, May 9
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
New Britain Public Library
Chess Club at New Britain Public Library
20 High Street
Sat, May 9
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Gallery 66
Gallery 66 Color of Change Exhibit Opening Reception
66 West Main Street
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“Tax Equity” Proposals Call For Reducing Regressive Sales and Property Levies, Raising Rates On Wealthy
Bills that would dramatically alter the way Connecticut taxes individuals and businesses were the subject of a marathon hearing at the …
Republican Council Leadership Appears to Hold Up Council Agenda Again
The agenda for the March 24th Council meeting was held until less than an hour before the Council meeting may not have been legal.
Happening in New Britain Mar 22nd to 28th
New Britain city meetings and community events coming up during the week of Monday, March 22, 2021 to Sunday, March 28th include…
Alicia Strong Announces Democratic Candidacy for Mayor
In Central Park in front of City Hall, Democrat Alicia Hernandez Strong announced that she is officially running for Mayor of New Britain.
David Pudlin, Former Legislative and Labor Leader, Passes Away
Former New Britain Rep. David Pudlin (D-24) passed away, after serving a life of service, fighting for labor rights and progressive policies.
Rep. Sanchez Leads Challenge to Stewart on Low Local School Funding
Rep. Bobby Sanchez (D-25) was joined by teachers and City Council and Board of Education members, gathered at Smalley School, to discuss the issue of low school funding by Republican Mayor Erin Stewart.
NHS to Help People Apply for COVID Rental and Utility Relief
NHS of New Britain has opened a center to help people facing economic difficulties during the pandemic apply for help with rent and utilities
DeLandro Focusing on Vaccines and Education
Democrat Veronica DeLandro has announced that she is planning a campaign to promote vaccinations and a “listening session” on education.
Happy St. Patrick’s Day
Best wishes to all who are celebrating so many in Irish history who have striven for a future of equality for all peoples.
School District Invites Council to “Build the Bridge”
New Britain schools Superintendent Nancy Sarra is inviting the City Council and school board to meet in monthly “open house sessions.”