News
Mayor Bobby Sanchez (D) and the New Britain state legislative delegation, State Sen Rick Lopes…
Community News
The latest production at the Hole in the Wall Theatre located on 116 Main Street…
News Analysis
Withdrawn Plan for Truck Stop Near Batterson Pond Echoes Past Fights Over New Britain Watershed…
Featured Journalism
by John McNamara Sponsors and attendees at the New Britain Public Library’s (NBPL) 10th Annual Fundraiser on…
Opinion
By Joseph Wasserman Our nation must oppose the trillion dollar military budget proposed by the…
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
The latest production at the Hole in the Wall Theatre located on 116 Main Street in New Britain, titled “Appropriate” shows how community theatre can demonstrate the same strong emotions and intensity as professional productions. The Tony Award-winning drama delivered a difficult yet powerful story about family, racism, and how the past connects to the […]
The New Britain Museum of American Art is hosting a Juneteenth Access for All Community Day, saying, “This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Annual Juneteenth Celebration at the New Britain Museum of American Art. For this occasion, the Museum is partnering with the City of New Britain in hosting this event!” “This day-long […]
Withdrawn Plan for Truck Stop Near Batterson Pond Echoes Past Fights Over New Britain Watershed by John McNamara http://nbpoliticus.com Residents of Farmington and New Britain rose up as one voice in recent weeks to oppose the plan of Noble Gas Real Estate Holdings to build a diesel-gas refueling facility and warehouse on about six acres […]
Fri, Jun 19
All Day
City Hall
City Hall closed for Juneteenth
27 West Main Street
Fri, Jun 19
All Day
New Britain Public Library
New Britain Public Library Closed for Juneteenth
20 High Street
Fri, Jun 19
5:00 pm
New Britain Museum of American Art
Art Happy Hour at New Britain Museum of American Art
56 Lexington Street
Fri, Jun 19
7:00 pm
Hole in the Wall Theater
“Appropriate” at the Hole in the Wall Theater
116 Main Street
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Schools Set to Open September 1st for 2021-2022 School Year
It may still be summer, but the Consolidated School District of New Britain is reminding New Britain families that the start of school is around the corner.
North Oak NRZ VP Sandoval Writes Kids’ Book on COVID-19
Manny Sandoval, a community activist, who is North-Oak NRZ VP, wrote children’s book on the questions and concerns kids have about COVID-19.
2020 Osgood Shootout Scholarships Awarded
The pandemic may be preventing tournament games, but Coach Darwin Shaw has announced six scholarships from the Osgood Shootout Tournament.
Racial Justice Coalition Plans Free Breakfast – POSTPONED
The New Britain Racial Justice Coalition has announced that it plans to hold a free breakfast event to, “build community.”
Happening in New Britain Aug 17th to Aug 23rd
New Britain city meetings and community events coming up during the week of Monday, August 17, 2020 to Sunday, August 23rd include…
Summer Stuff-A-Cruiser Event to Collect School Supplies Donations
New Britain Police are conducting their annual, “Summer Stuff-A-Cruiser,” event collect school supplies for New Britain kids.
Diaspora Planning September 2020 Multicultural Festival
The Diaspora Multicultural Society is making preparations for its 3rd Annual Multicultural Festival this September.
Community Leaders Rebuke Racist Comments
Community leaders delivered strongly worded rebukes about racist comments made against removing the New Britain Christopher Columbus statue.
Remote Access Still Denied Council Members
Ald. Ayalon says three Council members are excluded from another Council meeting because Mayor Stewart has ended remote access meetings.
Council Considers Raises for Mayor, Council, Other Officials
A Council committee is to restart consideration of possible raises in the salaries of the office of mayor, Council and other city officials.