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Roadwork Begins June 22 Using State Local Capital Improvement Funds from NBpoliticus.com NEW BRITAIN –…
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A Review by Sean Gallager Recently, a visit to Frisbie’s Dairy Barn on 951 Farmington…
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By Joe Wasserman Members of Back from the Brink CT carried a poster into the…
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by John McNamara – NBpoliticus.com State Representative Matt Blumenthal on “No Excuse” Absentee Voting: “We Have…
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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,…
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A Review by Sean Gallager Recently, a visit to Frisbie’s Dairy Barn on 951 Farmington Avenue In New Britain provided a highly memorable ice cream experience. One thing that stood out was how vibrant and colorful the inside of the shop was, as the inside was decorated with blue and pink paint, setting a proper […]
Roadwork Begins June 22 Using State Local Capital Improvement Funds from NBpoliticus.com NEW BRITAIN – All or portions of 23 streets in the city have been selected for the 2026 re-paving program this summer by the Department of Public Works. The work will be performed by contractors retained by the city and is scheduled to […]
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Bizzarro Actions Haunt Senate Candidacy
Past and recent actions are coming back to haunt Republican Gennaro Bizzarro’s candidacy for State Senate, with the election only weeks away.
Stewart Under Fire Again for Bigoted Comment
A derogatory comment Former Mayor Tim Stewart made about female members of Congress is escalating calls for his removal as Chamber of Commerce President.
Bizzarro Faces Heat for Ad and Chamber Leadership
Democratic Chair Bill Shortell criticizes Republican Senate candidate Gennaro Bizzarro for a campaign ad and calls on him to dismiss Tim Stewart.
Rebuilding Together Accepting Home Repair Applications
Rebuilding Together New Britain has announced that it is accepting applications for its program, providing no-cost home repair projects to those in need.
Meetings and Events Feb 4th to 10th
City meetings and community events coming up during the week of Monday, February 4th, 2019 to Sunday, February 10th.
Youth Museum Family Membership Sale
The New Britain Youth Museum has announced a February sale on family museum memberships that provide a number of discounts and benefits.
NAACP and Black Democrats Host Education Town Hall
The NAACP New Britain Branch and the Black Democratic Club of New Britain opened the 2019 Black History Month with a Town Hall Meeting on education in New Britain. About seventy people attended the event, led by Michele Stewart Copes and a panel that included NAACP Education Chair Gerri Brown Springer, schools Superintendent Nancy Sarra, […]
Black History Month Begins in New Britain
As Black History Month 2019 begins on February 1st, organizations are planning events to honor African American history and plan for a better future.
Italian Night at Hungerford Park Youth Museum
The New Britain Youth Museum at Hungerford Park announced its “Italian Night” event, saying, “Join us for pasta, salad, garlic bread, meatballs & dessert.”
Streetscape Public Information Meeting Planned
The city Department of Public Works has announced a public information session on an upcoming phase of the downtown streetscape construction project.