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Withdrawn Plan for Truck Stop Near Batterson Pond Echoes Past Fights Over New Britain Watershed…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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New Britain Little League Getting Ready to Play Ball
New Britain Little League is taking a survey as it seeks to, “spread the word,” that it, “will be running a season from late June-August.”
Council Resolution to Declare Pride in the City Month
With a City Council resolution and a flag raising, the New Britain community is celebrating LGBTQ Pride Month in New Britain.
Protesters March for Peace, Love and Justice
Approximately a thousand people marched and protested in New Britain this afternoon, as activists continue to rally against racism and for change.
Council Approves Stewart Budget 9 – 5
The majority Republican City Council approved Republican Mayor Erin Stewart’s controversial city budget for the upcoming budget year.
Anti-Racism Group’s Petition Makes Demands of City
Thousands of people have apparently signed an online petition calling on the city to agree to demands for, “racial justice policies in New Britain.”
An Evening of Continuing Activism
Activism continued in the community on change to end racist inequality and violence two days after Sunday’s historic protest in New Britain.
Human Rights Chair: “Change Begins and Ends With You”
As chair of the Human Rights and Opportunities Commission, I am tasked to remain impartial in the hopes that clearer minds will prevail.
People’s March Movement to Hold Meeting Tonight
A meeting is planned to continue discussions for change after Sunday’s historic protest in New Britain to end racist inequality and violence.
U.S. Rep. Hayes to Speak at NAACP #WeAreDoneDying Town Hall
U.S. Rep. Jahana Hayes (D-5) will address the NAACP Virtual Town Hall Conversation being held to start discussions on a New Britain Black Community Agenda.
“A New Revolution” Marches Against Racism
Perhaps two thousand people marched through the streets of New Britain today, demanding change in society to end racist inequality and violence.