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 […]
Fri, May 8
10:00 am
New Britain Public Library
New Britain Public Library: Time for Tots
20 High Street
Fri, May 8
11:00 am
Hungerford Nature Center
Weekday Animal Tales Events at Hungerford Nature Center
191 Farmington Avenue, Kensington
Fri, May 8
2:30 pm
Hungerford Nature Center
Weekday Animal Tales Events at Hungerford Nature Center
191 Farmington Avenue, Kensington
Fri, May 8
4:00 pm
New Britain Museum of American Art
NBMAA New Britain Family Night
56 Lexington Street
Fri, May 8
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
NBHS
NBHS Music Department Presents “Back on Stage” Vol V
110 Mill Street
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Hole in the Wall Presents “This Is Our Youth”
New Britain’s Hole in the Wall Theater will video stream the filmed performance of Kenneth Lonergan’s play, “This Is Our Youth,” this week.
Just Two Days Before DeLandro Vote, Stewart Calls for “Search”
Just two days before the vote on appointing Democrat Veronica DeLandro to the Council, Republican Mayor Erin Stewart is calling for a “search”
Happening in New Britain Dec 7th to 13th
New Britain city meetings and community events the week of Monday, December 7, 2020 to Sunday, December 13th includes the Council meeting.
New Britain Common Council Vacancy: An Opportunity For Bipartisan Cooperation
The alderman-at-large vacancy caused by the election of Emmanuel Sanchez to the 24th District House seat is an opportunity for some all too …
DeLandro Officially Proposed for Council Seat
Democrat Veronica T. DeLandro has officially been proposed to succeed Representative-Elect Manny Sanchez (D-24) on the City Council.
Contradictory Proposal Appears to Call for Automatic Mayoral Pay Raises
A Republican City Council member is proposing a contradictory proposal on pay raises for the New Britain’s mayor and certain other officials.
Resolution to Move Columbus Statue Voted Back to Council
A resolution to move a statue of Christopher Columbus from a prominent city park is headed back to the Council for possible final approval.
Smalley School Holding Online Book Fair
Smalley Elementary School has announced that it is holding a Virtual Book Fair for holiday gifts and to benefit the school.
Diaspora Raising Funds for Its Mission
Dr. Violet Jiménez Sims, Diaspora Multicultural’s President, has announced an online fundraiser to support its Foundation’s nonprofit mission.
Council to Hold Columbus Statue Committee Meeting
A City Council committee will take public comment and consider a resolution to move a statue of Christopher Columbus from a prominent park …