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New Britain Mayor Bobby Sanchez (D) joined with Sen Rick Lopes (D-6), Rep Manny Sanchez…
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By Bike New Britain On Monday, Bike New Britain will be providing the 5th grade…
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
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 […]
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 […]
Wed, May 6
10:00 am
New Britain Public Library
New Britain Public Library: Super Kids
20 High Street
Wed, May 6
2:30 pm
Hungerford Nature Center
Weekday Wild Encounters Events at Hungerford Nature Center
191 Farmington Avenue, Kensington
Wed, May 6
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
New Britain Public Library
New Britain Public Library Teen Homework Center
20 High Street
Wed, May 6
6:30 pm
City Hall
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LWV to Host School Board Candidate Discussion
The New Britain Area League of Women Voters are hosting a Panel Discussion featuring 2019 candidates for Board of Education.
“Chairway to Heaven” Presented at Art Museum
The New Britain Museum of American Art is showcasing the craftsmanship of Shaker Furniture and inviting the public to a lecture on this practical art form.
Meetings and Events Sep 16th to Sep 22nd
City meetings and community events coming up during the week of Mon, Sep 16th to Sun, Sep 22nd includes the New Britain Public Library Arts and Crafts Fair.
Diaspora Festival Brings Community Together
People enjoyed live music, food and vendors at the Diaspora Multicultural Society’s Second Annual Multicultural Festival.
Full Day of Events at Diaspora Festival
The Diaspora Multicultural Society will have a full day of music, food and community today at its Second Annual Multicultural Festival.
Immigrant Heritage Hall of Fame to Honor 2019 Inductees
Former Democratic Mayor Lucian Pawlak and CCSU President, Dr. Zulma Toro, are among the 2019 inductees of the Immigrant Heritage Hall of Fame.
Rosemary Klotz To Be Honored At Democratic Party Women’s Leadership Brunch
Rosemary Klotz, executive aide to two mayors and volunteer for Democratic campaigns in New Britain, will be honored by the state Democratic Party.
President of Poland to Visit New Britain
The President of the Republic of Poland, Andrzej Duda, will be visiting New Britain, Poland’s Consul General and Honorary Consul have announced.
NAACP Freedom Fund Dinner Soon
The 2019 Freedom Fund Dinner, the annual gala event supporting the mission of the NAACP New Britain Branch, is approaching fast.
Brothers Grimm ‘Spectaculathon’ at HITW
The Hole in the Wall Theater is presenting a ‘Spectaculathon,’ a comical take on classic stories from the Brothers Grimm.