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Incumbent Gov Ned Lamont (D) appears to have been chosen by Democratic voters to run…
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By Friends of the New Britain Public Library The Annual Textbook Sale, sponsored by the…
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By Candyce Scott The City of New Britain’s third-year anniversary of the Black Business Resolution…
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by John McNamara Sponsors and attendees at the New Britain Public Libraryโs (NBPL) 10th Annual Fundraiser on…
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By Joseph Wasserman The Unites States and Russia both have nuclear missiles on hair trigger…
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By Friends of the New Britain Public Library The Annual Textbook Sale, sponsored by the Friends of the New Britain Public Library will be held from August 29 โ September 19 this year, on the Main floor of the library on 20 High Street in New Britain. It will be open during library hours (visit […]
Flooding Series
Updated 8-17-26 Presentation #51: This updated record is being shared regarding the status of our…
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By John McNamara Saturday, March 7th was one of those days when New Britain lived…
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By Candyce Scott The City of New Britain’s third-year anniversary of the Black Business Resolution inspired a Remarkable Black Business Expo this year at the New Britain Art Museum. The first year that I submitted the resolution it was simply read. The second year we had a small event. This year was blessed with a […]
By Joseph Wasserman The Unites States and Russia both have nuclear missiles on hair trigger alert, leaving a very brief window of minutes to decide if a warning is a false alarm or an oncoming attack. All of us should be aware of the many false alarms that could have resulted in the end of […]
Sat, Aug 29
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
New Britain Public Library
Sat, Aug 29
10:00 am - 10:00 pm
Polish Falcon โPolankaโ Field
2026 New Britain Doลผynki Festival Planned
721 Farmington Avenue
Sat, Aug 29
12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Walnut Hill Park
Sat, Aug 29
8:00 pm
Hole in the Wall Theater
“Hole In One” at the Hole in the Wall Theater
116 Main Street
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Connolly Wins Farmington Town Council Chair, As Farmington Democrats Win
Democratic Party candidate Brian FX Connolly has won the election for Chair of the Farmington Town Council, winning over Republican candidate Joe Capodiferro 4,244 to 3,649 in unofficial vote totals from the Office of the Secretary of the State. Editor’s note: The cover photo is by Terry Gerratana. “We did it!” Farmington Democratic Party Chair […]
Bobby Sanchez Wins Mayoral Election And New Britain Democrats Win Big
New Britain Democrats were celebrating at 5CB on Arch Street on election night as Democrat Bobby Sanchez was elected as Mayor of New Britain by huge margin – what appears to be more than 1,700 votes. Editor’s note: the cover photo is by Dr Frank Gerratana. Unofficial vote counts from the Office of the Secretary […]
City’s Future Decided on Election Day Tuesday
This Tuesday is the last day to vote in city elections for voters who have not voted yet. At stake is whether the Democratic candidate for mayor, State Rep Bobby Sanchez (D-25) will be able to turn back 20 years of rule by the local political machine of President Donald Trump’s Republicans, led by the […]
Community Events and Meetings in New Britain from Nov 3rd to 9th
In New Britain, community meetings and events from today to Sunday, November 9, 2025 include
Gov Lamont Among 21 Governors Calling for Release of Federal Contingency Funds for Food Assistance
Gov Ned Lamont (D) has joined 20 other state governors in calling for President Donald Trump to release contingency funds to maintain funding for food assistance for 42 million people in need during the federal government shutdown. Gov Lamont’s office said that, “The Trump administration informed states last week that funding for SNAP benefits will […]
City Election Day on Tuesday in Voting That Could Be Bellwether on Support or Opposition to Trump
Early voting continues until Sunday In an election year that could be seen as a bellwether on support or opposition to President Donald Trump (R), voters are choosing in city elections between the candidates on the slate of Trump’s Republican Party, lead by mayoral candidate Sharon Beloin-Saavedra, or the Democratic candidates on the slate of […]
Dr Peggy Lampkin Urges Support for Candyce Scott
By Dr Peggy Lampkin, I am pleased to endorse Candyce Scott in her role as Ward 3 Common Council representative, as she continues to strive for our city of New Britain in many important ways While these are still challenging times, we can still build prosperity and a good quality of life for ourselves and […]
Senator Lopes Named Legislator of the Year by Connecticut Water Works Association
State Sen Rick Lopes (D-6) has been given the Connecticut Water Works Association Legislator of the Year Award for the year, his office said, “in recognition of his advocacy on issues to protect the safety and quality of Connecticut’s water resources.” “I am honored to receive the Connecticut Water Works Association Legislator of the Year […]
CCSU Planetarium Hosting Free Shows on Dark Matter and Dark Energy
The CCSU Planetarium and Observatory is hosting a free shows on dark matter and dark energy. The Planetarium says, The most mysterious things in the Universe are those we cannot see. Join us as we explore Dark Matter and Dark Energy at two free public planetarium shows. The Planetarium has said, Doors to the planetarium […]
The Allen St. Neglect and Disinformation Continues. Meanwhile, Stewart & Saavedra Are Still $6M Short For The Allen St. Project! Our Taxpayers And Flooding, Sanitary Back-Up and Break Victims Deserve Better Than This!
Updated 10-26-25 Presentation #48: This updated record is being shared regarding the status of our neighborhood’s storm-sewer system and the City and State responses. Our concerns must be given the highest priority. The Allen St. Storm-Sewer System serves 177 acres of developed, congested, residential neighborhoods. Intense rainfall easily overwhelms this compromised, outdated and undersized storm-sewer […]