News
New Britain Mayor Bobby Sanchez (D) joined with Sen Rick Lopes (D-6), Rep Manny Sanchez…
Community News
Mayor Bobby Sanchez and the City of New Britain have announced the 2026 Annual Memorial…
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
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 […]
Thu, May 7
9:30 am - 10:00 am
New Britain Public Library Jefferson Branch
Tiny Tales at New Britain Public Library Jefferson Branch
140 Horse Plain Road
Thu, May 7
10:50 am - 12:05 pm
CCSU Vance Academic Center
Playing for Change – Peace Concert with Pat Lamanna at CCSU
1615 Stanley Street
Thu, May 7
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
New Britain Public Library
Thu, May 7
6:00 pm
Senior Center
East Side and Arch NRZ Regular Meeting Time
55 Pearl Street
Thu, May 7
6:30 pm
New Britain Public Library
New Britain Public Library: Family Story Hour
20 High Street
Thu, May 7
6:30 pm
City Hall
Thu, May 7
10:00 pm - 4:00 pm
New Britain Public Library
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Fee Power Requested by Council Resolution Apparently Might Apply to Nonprofits, Others
A Council resolution would ask the state to let municipalities charge fees, that apparently might affect charities, houses of worship and others.
Council Democrats’s ‘Community Conversation’ Changes Location
The City Council Democrats’ ‘Community Conversation’ event tomorrow, to discuss city issues, has changed locations to Jackie’s Gourmet Restaurant.
North-Oak Neighborhood Clean Up Planned
The organization, Friends of Willow Street Park, has announced that it is organizing a North-Oak neighborhood clean-up day.
Gov. Lamont Names Awilda Reasco of New Britain to State Education Board
Gov. Ned Lamont (D-CT) has announced that he has appointed Awilda Reasco of New Britain and three others to the State Board of Education.
Lacourciere Announces State Representative Campaign
Democrat Richard Lacourciere has announced that he is running for State Representative in the Twenty-Fourth Assembly District.
Pastor Dana Smith Running for North-Oak President
Longtime community activist, Pastor Dana Smith, has announced that he is running to be the President of the North-Oak Neighborhood Revitalization Zone.
‘Community Conversation’ to be Hosted by Council Democrats
City Council Democrats have announced that they plan to host a ‘Community Conversation’ event to discuss city issues with community residents.
Happening in New Britain Feb 17th to 23rd
New Britain city meetings and community events coming up during the week of Monday, February 17, 2020 to Sunday, February 23rd include Presidents Day.
NBMAA Family Day for Presidents Day
The New Britain Museum of American Art (NBMAA) is holding a Family Day at which, ” Children and families are invited to learn about President’s Day.”
Berlin Resident Announces Plans to Run for Senate
Berlin resident Andrew Legnani has announced that he plans to run for the Sixth State Senatorial District in the 2020 elections.