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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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Meetings and Events Sep 9th to Sep 15th
Meetings and events during the week of Mon, Sep 9, 2019 to Sun, Sep 15th includes the Diaspora Multicultural Society’s Second Annual Multicultural Festival.
New Britain ROOTS Plans Garden Crawl
New Britain ROOTS is planning its Second Annual Brunch Garden Crawl event to raise funds for the organization’s programs.
Queen Ann Nzinga Center to Hold Youth Program Open House
The Queen Ann Nzinga Center, Inc. has announced that it will hold an Open House for its Youth Performing Arts Enrichment Program.
Tobacco and Marijuana Ban Set for Final Vote
The City Council may ban use of tobacco and marijuana in public buildings, parks and school grounds in the city at its upcoming meeting.
Progressive Panel Hosted by ‘Our Revolution’
A Progressive Panel discussion hosted by the Central Connecticut chapter of the group, ‘Our Revolution,’ will feature four speakers.
NAACP Greets Students and Staff on First School Day
With the school year beginning, members of the New Britain NAACP gathered to greet students and staff on the first day of classes.
Pathways/Senderos to Hold Annual Walkathon
The Pathways/Senderos Center will hold its 2019 Pathways Walkathon, an autumn tradition the organization has held for twenty-one years. “Join us for a walk around the park, refreshments and a raffle!” says the organization, adding, “All proceeds benefit the boys and girls of the Pathways/Senderos Center!” The event will on Sunday, September 29, 2019. It […]
Meetings and Events Sep 2nd to Sep 8th
City meetings and community events coming up during the week of Mon, Sep 2, 2019 to Sun, Sep 8th includes celebration of organized workers on Labor Day.
NAACP to Encourage Students on First School Day
The NAACP New Britain Branch is again organizing its annual event to encourage students as they arrive for the first day of the school year.
Baron Defends Reid Cancellation
As President of the Polonia Business Association, I have been asked to respond to the recent controversy surrounding the cancelled talk of a self described historian in New Britain.