News
Staff report The New Britain Republican Town Committee (NBRTC) says it officially filed a lawsuit…
Community News
Community Announcement by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Connecticut Big Brothers Big Sisters of Connecticut…
Opinion
By Joe Wasserman Members of Back from the Brink CT carried a poster into the…
News Analysis
By Rhona Cohen and Olive O’Brien-Cohen Steven “Stevie” Jones, 55 years old, died on March…
Featured Journalism
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
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 […]
By the Friends of the New Britain Public Library, By the Friends of the New Britain Public Library, The Spring Book Sale sponsored by the Friends of the New Britain Public Library will be held from April 30 – May 2, 2026 in the Library’s Community Room at 20 High Street. The Sale opens on […]
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
By Joe Wasserman Members of Back from the Brink CT carried a poster into the Hartford office of Senator Chris Murphy on April 28th . The poster said the “UN Secretary General says Nuclear weapons deliver no security, only the promise of annihilation – Senator Murphy please cosponsor S. Res 323.” Senate Resolution 323 calls […]
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 […]
Annual Event Celebrated the 235th Anniversary of the Polish Constitution Photojournalism by Dr Frank Gerratana. Staff report based on reporting by Dr Gerratana. Cover photo by Dr Gerratana. New Britain residents and elected officials carried on a proud, decades-long tradition at the State Capitol, gathering to celebrate Polish Day and the 235th Anniversary of the […]
Sat, May 2
10:00 am
Hungerford Nature Center
Weekday Wild Encounters Events at Hungerford Nature Center
191 Farmington Avenue, Kensington
Sat, May 2
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
New Britain Public Library
Sat, May 2
7:00 pm
CCSU Maloney Hall
Central Connecticut State University’s Theatre Department Presenting “In Pieces”
1615 Stanley Street
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City Meetings and Community Events, Week of Jun 25th to Jul 1st
City meetings and community events coming up during the week from Monday, June 25, 2018 to July 1st include: Mon, Jun 25 Board of Education Curriculum Committee 6:00pm to 7:00 pm School District Building, 272 Main Street Council Committee on Licenses 6:45pm to 7:15 pm City Hall, 27 West Main Street, 2nd Floor, Council Chambers […]
Former NBHS Associate Principal Damon Pearce Returns As Principal
At a special meeting on June 20, 2018, the Board of Education approved the Suffield Middle School Principal Damon Pearce as the next Principal of New Britain High School. Pearce returns after having been Associate Principal at NBHS from 2005-2014. Board of Education President Nicole Rodriguez (D) said that she is pleased that the process for selecting NBHS’s new […]
New Britain Residents Join Rally Opposing Trump Child Separations
New Britain residents joined in a rally on June 21, 2018 in opposition to the actions of Republican President Donald Trump in which children have been taken from their parents at the U.S. border. U.S. Senators Chris Murphy (D-CT) and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) invited people, “to a rally demanding [an] end to inhumane separation of […]
NBHS Graduation: Salutatorian Manuel Rivas’s Commencement Speech
New Britain High School’s Class of 2018 Salutatorian Manuel Rivas, in his commencement speech at NBHS’s graduation ceremonies on June 19, 2018, encouraged his classmates to make a difference on some of the key issues of the day. “Think about our world, our country, and, honestly, our president,” Rivas said. “From deportation and separation of families, […]
NBHS Graduation: Valedictorian Gabriella Roy’s Commencement Speech
New Britain High School’s 2018 Class Valedictorian, Gabriella Roy, attended Holmes Elementary School and HALS Academy before attending NBHS, excelling to the top of her class. Roy has been lauded by school officials for her academic accomplishments, but also for her involvement in sports and student clubs. Schools Superintendent Nancy Sarra said that Roy’s hard work and perseverance […]
North Oak NRZ to Meet at St. Ann Church Jun 28th
The North Oak NRZ has announced that it will hold its regular meeting on June 28, 2018. The meeting will begin at 7:00pm. The North Oak Neighborhood Revitalization Zone (NRZ) is a community organization, formed under state law, that is committed to the social and economic progress in the North Oak region of the city. Issues discussed in […]
Board of Education to Vote on New Britain High School Principal
The Consolidated School District of New Britain has announced that there will be a special meeting of the Board of Education, June 20, 2018. The announcement says that the meeting is to, “vote on Superintendent Nancy Sarra’s recommendation for the next New Britain High School Principal.” The meeting is to be at 6:30pm at the […]
Reported Stewart Veto Reverts Budget to Higher Taxes and Lower School Funding
Republican Mayor Erin Stewart has reportedly vetoed the city budget approved by the Democrats on the City Council that would have lowered her proposed tax increase and increased school funding. Under the City Charter rules, Stewart’s veto means that her original proposed budget takes affect as the official city budget instead of the budget approved […]
Racist Political Leaflet Distributed in Arch Street Neighborhood
A racist political leaflet has been distributed in the Arch Street neighborhood, resulting in a referral to city police. The leaflet is composed as a “letter” that makes obscene and vulgar references to former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama. “I believe this is more than what is on the surface,” said […]
100 Year Anniversary of Nathan Hale School and Apartments
One hundred years ago, the Nathan Hale Junior Hale School was built on Tremont Street. Over the years, generations of New Britain residents attended school in the historic building. On June 15, 2018, the one-hundredth anniversary of the building, now an apartment building, was celebrated by its residents and owners. Residents shared the outdoor event, […]