29 April, 2026

New Britain Racial Justice Coalition

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Racial Justice Coalition Questions Sanchez Budget Proposal

By the New Britain Racial Justice Coalition, The New Britain Racial Justice Coalition (NBRJC) is raising serious concerns about Mayor Bobby Sanchezโ€™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 […]

The Arts

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Central Connecticut State University’s Theatre Department Presenting “In Pieces”

The Central Connecticut State University’s Theatre Department is presenting “In Pieces”, which it says is, “a bold, contemporary new musical featuring a pop-driven score that dives into echoes of love, loss, and self-discovery by weaving the romantic journeys of six characters across three-chapters of life.” The play is April 30th, May 1st and 2nd at […]

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Rep DeFronzo and Lt Gov Susan Bysiewicz to Host Polish Day at the Capitol

State Rep Dave DeFronzo (D-26) will be joined by Lt Gov Susan Bysiewicz (D0 and the Polish Legislative Delegation at the 35th annual Polish Day at the Capitol. The event commemorates the 235th anniversary of the Polish Constitution and is a traditional celebration of Polish history, culture and the many people in Connecticut with Polish […]

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Community Birthday Cookout for Katherine Colon Planned, Despite “Permit Dispute”

Family and friends of Katherine Colon say that they are inviting the community to special Birthday Community Cookout in Central Park on Sunday, despite, “the city of New Britain ongoing attempts to block the event in an attempt to further silence the Justice for Katherine movement.” The event is planned for Sunday, June 29th at […]

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Miss NAM CT Joins Fashion Show Held in Celebration of Juneteenth

Akuchukwu Oputa, Miss NAM CT for 2024-2025, was a part of a fashion show hosted recently celebrating Juneteenth by Gorgy by Candy and its owner Candyce Scott. Oputa said, a New Britain resident, said, As National American Miss Connecticut and a college student studying journalism, walking in this Juneteenth fashion show was more than a […]

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Legislators Praise $2 Million State Brownfield Remediation Grant for Economic Development

Members of the New Britain state legislative delegation applauded Gov Ned Lamont, who recently approved $2 million in Brownfield Remediation and Development Program for New Britain Business Park located at 221 South Street. Rep Dave DeFronzo (D-26) and Rep Manny Sanchez (D-25) praised the allocation for New Britain, part of an overall allocation of $18.8 […]

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CTfastrak: Partnership Improves Customer Safety & Builds Community

By CTfastrak โ€œSafety is our highest priority, and this partnership only strengthens our commitment to our valued customers and our employees,โ€ said CTDOT Bureau Chief Benjamin T. Limmer What does it mean to feel safe on public transit? For CTfastrak customers, safety is a friendly greeting by a supervisor or professional operator. Safety is feeling […]

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City Proposal Would Add Chief Operations Officer to City Reorganization Plan

A proposal being presented to the City Council would make two changes to the city ordinances section concerning the reorganization of city departments, including a proposal to add the chief operations officer to the city reorganization plan. The proposal is introduced by Ald Robert Smedley (R-4), the Council’s Republican leader, who typically introduces proposals from […]

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New Britain Racial Justice Coalition Holding June Community Meeting

The New Britain Racial Justice Coalition is planning its June Community Meeting. “Weโ€™ll be debriefing recent campaigns and planning next steps together. Your voice matters!” the Coalition says. “Come build community, share food, and get organized.” The meeting is Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 6:30pm at the NBRJC Office at 115 West Main Street. The […]