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The Municipal Campaign That Changed New Britain Politics For A Generation Introduction to Part 3…
Opinion
By Bill Shortell I live in a beautiful apartment in a big building with 36…
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Former City Council member Aram Ayalon (D-3) has announced an series of priorities for education,…
The Arts
The New Britain Museum of American Art is hosting an Access for All Community Day celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. The event is Saturday, May 18, 2024. The day promises performances, food and art-making, with hours of events, including, – 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.: Traditional Korean ink painting in Studio A– 11-11:20 a.m.: […]
The Connecticut Theatre Company in New Britain is performing the play “Nine”, which opens on May 17, 2024 and continues through June 2nd. The Theatre says that, Nine is the story of a celebrated film director Guido Contini and his attempts to come up with a plot for his next film as he is pursued […]
Community News
City Council member, Ald. Candyce Scott (D-3) is organizing a “Fun Cleaning Day” on Allen…
Flooding Series
To: All Past and Present City Officials and All Present Department DirectorsAll Long Suffering Flood…
News Analysis
The Board of Public Works of the city of New Britain issued in June 2023…
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A 2013 report “New Britain Urban Forest” prepared for the City of New Britain by…
Latest News and Opinion
In New Britain, community meetings and events from today to Sunday, May 26, 2024 include,
To: All Past and Present City Officials and All Present Department DirectorsAll Long Suffering Flood Victims; Property Owners and Residents This updated record is being shared regarding the status of our neighborhood’s storm-sewer system and Federal-State-City responses. Our concerns need to be given the highest priority. Our quality of life is suffering and our property […]
City Council member, Ald. Candyce Scott (D-3) is organizing a “Fun Cleaning Day” on Allen Street. Ald. Scott says, “We will walk down Lawlor, Allen and, Oak Street. Fun, laughter, and light refreshments will be provided!” The event is May 26, 2024 from 3:00pm to 5:00pm, with a rain date of June 2nd.
Sun, May 19
11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Senior Center
New Britain Senior Center Hosting 6th Annual Plant Sale
55 Pearl Street
Sun, May 19
12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Saint George Greek Orthodox Church
2024 New Britain Dionysos Greek Festival Planned
301 West Main Street
Sun, May 19
1:00 pm
New Britain Museum of American Art
Sun, May 19
3:00 pm
New Britain Museum of American Art
Sun, May 19
6:00 pm
Trinity-On-Main
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International Soccer Coming To New Britain
By Robert Held Staff Writer FKS Stal Mielec, a professional soccer team from Poland will be playing the Connecticut United Football Club on Saturday June 25th at Veterans Stadium as part of a Polish Festival featuring children’s activities and giveaways. Gates will open at 2pm and the game starts at 6pm. Tickets are $15 for […]
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The NBMAA Exhibits 13th Biennial Floral Expressions Show
By Olivia Jablonski Managing Editor Sixteen floral arrangements inspired by select pieces in the museum’s permanent collection went on display Thursday, June 16 at the New Britain Museum of American Art. The arrangements were created by members of the New Britain Garden Club, and the National Council accredited judges from the Federated Garden Clubs of […]
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Historic Trinity-on-Main Looks to the Future
By Geoff Elterich Staff Writer Trinity-on-Main, one of the best venues for entertainment in New Britain, will hold a fundraiser to ensure its important role in the community on Saturday, June 25th. For the last 10 years, the picturesque building has offered a unique entertainment experience to the city. The road to get where it is […]
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The Class of 2016 Graduates from New Britain High School
By Olivia Jablonski Managing Editor 483 students have successfully graduated from New Britain High school on Thursday, June 16. The graduation took place at Veterans Memorial Stadium located in Willow Brook Park on 635 South Main Street in New Britain at 11 a.m. On this special and sunny day, students and administrators throughout the school […]
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New Britain Bees Enter Losing Streak
By Robert Held Staff Writer The New Britain Bees head into an important stretch of their season, starting with a three game road trip against the Long Island Ducks. However, the Bees road trip got off to a bad start when they lost to the Ducks last night by a score of 5-4. This puts […]
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New Britain Bees Give Back to the Community
By Robert Held Staff Writer New Britain’s new baseball team the Bees have already started to give back to the community. The Bees recently announced that the team will be holding two baseball camps this summer for children. Taking place on July 9th and August 4th from 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. participants will have a chance to […]
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New Britain Bees Player Signed by Mets
By Robert Held Staff Writer The New Britain Bees have had a third player signed away from them by a Major League Baseball team this season. Pitcher and Connecticut native Josh Zeid, has been signed by the New York Mets. “Zeid has been a great part of our rotation this season and a consummate professional […]
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The Hole in the Wall Theater is Vital to New Britain’s Art Scene
By Geoff Elterich Staff Writer Downtown New Britain generally isn’t the first place one thinks of when discussing theater, but The Hole in the Wall Theater aims to challenge that notion. The small downtown theater has provided an outlet for theater aficionados in New Britain since 1972. What began as The Hole in the Wall […]
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CCSU Baseball Season Ends with 2-0 Loss to Fairleigh Dickinson
By Robert Held Staff Writer Central Connecticut State University saw their baseball season come to an end Friday afternoon. The Blue Devils in Norwich at Dodd Stadium, during the Northeast Conference Tournament with a score of 2-0 to the Fairleigh Dickinson Knights. The game ended with a bit of controversy. In the bottom of the […]
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The Truth about Hoarding: A Real Dilema
By Leslie Jacobs Columnist The first time I ever was in a hoarders house was in the early 80s. I had become friends with a group of people at work and I dropped off one of them at home—she invited me in to let me go to the bathroom. As I walked into the […]