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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 Mayorโs proposed budget…
Featured Journalism
by John McNamara Sponsors and attendees at the New Britain Public Libraryโs (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 Sanchezโs 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 Mayorโs 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 […]
Tue, May 5
9:30 am
New Britain Public Library
Hunger Action Team Meeting
20 High Street
Tue, May 5
6:30 pm
City Hall
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Meetings and Events Jun 17th to 23rd
Meetings and community events during the week of Mon, June 17, 2019 to Sun, June 23rd includes recognition of National Caribbean-American Heritage Month.
Midsummer Festival – Noc ลwiฤtojaลska – to be Celebrated
The Polish American Foundation is celebrating its Midsummer Festival – Noc ลwiฤtojaลska – to raise funds for disabled children and youth in Poland.
Rose Garden Festival Coming Up
The popular springtime tradition, the New Britain Rose Garden Festival, will bring music, food and celebration to Walnut Hill Park again in 2019.
Jr. Canes Host Tebucky Jones Youth Football Camp
New Britain Youth Football and Cheer has announced that it is hosting its Fifth Annual Tebucky Jones Youth Football Camp.
TD Bank Donates $10,000 to Rebuilding Together
Rebuilding Together New Britain has announced that it has received a $10,000 donation from TD Bank’s TD Charitable Foundation.
Celebrating Caribbean-American Heritage Month
The New Britain community joins the New Britain Social Club in June in celebration of the 2019 National Caribbean-American Heritage Month.
Meetings and Events Jun 10th to 16th
City meetings and community events coming up during the week of Monday, June 10, 2019 to Sunday, June 16th include the Walnut Hill Rose Garden Festival.
Porcher Rallies Support for Elks Lodge
Democratic mayoral candidate Chris Porcher organized a rally calling for support for New Britain’s Pride of Connecticut Elks, which is facing foreclosure.
City to Celebrate LGBTQ Pride Month
With a City Council resolution and a flag raising, the city and New Britain Pride are celebrating LGBTQ Pride Month in New Britain.
Borinqueneers Monument Vandalized
Vandalism of the Monument dedicated to the 65th Infantry Regiment Borinqueneers is drawing widespread condemnation, shock and disbelief.