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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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Incumbent Gov Ned Lamont (D) appears to have been chosen by Democratic voters to run…
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Central Connecticut State University’s Division of Campus & Community Engagement is partnering with the New…
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by John McNamara Sponsors and attendees at the New Britain Public Library’s (NBPL) 10th Annual Fundraiser on…
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By F&S Chase Updated 8-30-26 Presentation #52: This updated record is being shared regarding the…
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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 – 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 […]
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By F&S Chase Updated 8-30-26 Presentation #52: This updated record is being shared regarding the…
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By John McNamara Saturday, March 7th was one of those days when New Britain lived…
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Central Connecticut State University’s Division of Campus & Community Engagement is partnering with the New Britain Public Library for a special screening of TCB: The Toni Cade Bambara School of Organizing, about artist and activist Toni Cade Bambara. Bambara, the Library says was, “an influential writer and cultural worker whose works helped define Black Arts […]
The Community Foundation of Greater New Britain (CFGNB) has announced that it is hosting an event, “for nonprofit professionals who spend their days supporting others,” to have, “an opportunity to step away from the day-to-day demands of their work and dedicate a day to their own health, wellbeing, priorities, and goals.” The Foundation will host […]
By F&S Chase Updated 8-30-26 Presentation #52: 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. To: -Our Neighborhood Flooding, Sanitary Back-Up, and Break Victims-Concerned Taxpayers and Residents-City, State, and Federal Officials For the record, this […]
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Candidates Turn Attention to November After Primaries
New Britain residents were on hand to a “unity rally” that the Democratic statewide and Congressional candidates held less than a week after the August 14th primaries. The rally was held at Minuteman Park, near the State Capitol in Hartford on August 18th. With the crowded field of candidates having been narrowed by Democratic and […]
North Oak Neighborhood Celebrates at Willow Street Park
Residents of the North Oak neighborhood enjoyed music, food and activities at the 2018 North Oak Neighborhood Revitalization Zone (NRZ) Willow Street Park Celebration on August 19th. The NRZ invited residents to the event as, “a celebration of its recent accomplishments in improving the neighborhood and moving toward making it a more vibrant community.” The […]
City Meetings and Community Events, Week of Aug 20th to Aug 26th
City meetings and community events coming up during the week from Monday, August 20, 2018 to Sunday, August 26th include: Mon, Aug 20 Special Board of Education meeting 6:00pm to 8:30pm Board of Education Building, 272 Main Street, Board Room Historic Preservation Commission 6:30pm to 7:30pm City Hall, 27 West […]
Scenes From 2018 Osgood Shootout.
The 2018 Osgood Shootout Basketball Tournament got underway, Saturday, August 18th, with hundreds in attendance. People watched the games as the Tournament progressed, enjoyed food and and shared in conversation. Both of the Tournament’s two divisions, high school and open, held their opening rounds of play on Saturday. Semi-final and Championship games will be held […]
Paul Manafort Dr. Name Changed to Add “Sr.”
The state online newspaper CTNewJunkie reports that Republican Mayor Erin Stewart changed the name of Paul Manafort Dr. to Paul Manafort Sr. Dr. CTNewsJunkie reported that Stewart ordered the change, which was carried out with a change in street signs early in the morning on on Wednesday, August 15th. CTNewsJunkie quoted Stewart as saying that the […]
NBHS to Hold Parent Sessions Aug 16th
The New Britain school district has announced that there will be two sessions for the parents of New Britain High School students on August 16. 2018. There will be a morning Parent Session at 11:00am. The morning session will be held in the NBHS Auditorium. There will also be an evening session at 5:00pm. The evening […]
North-Oak NRZ to Hold Willow Street Park Celebration Aug 19th
The North-Oak Neighborhood Revitalization Zone (NRZ) is presenting a Willow Street Park Celebration on Sunday, August 19, 2018. The NRZ says that, The North-Oak Neighborhood Revitalization Zone (NRZ) Committee is having a celebration of its recent accomplishments in improving the neighborhood and moving toward making it a more vibrant community. The NRZ says that, The […]
Hayes Wins NB and Nomination, Stewart Loses Despite NB Votes
Waterbury educator Jahana Hayes won more votes from New Britain Democrats than former Simsbury First Selectman Mary Glassman, helping Hayes in her victory in the August 14, 2018 primary for the Democratic nomination for the Fifth Congressional District. Meanwhile Republican Mayor Erin Stewart was defeated in her campaign to be the Republican nominee for Lieutenant […]
Osgood Shootout 2018 Game Times, Brackets and Scholarship Recipients
Coach Darwin Shaw, the Director of the Osgood Shootout Basketball Tournament, has announced the game times and playoff brackets for the 2018 Tournament, as well as scholarship recipients. The 26th anniversary of the venerable New Britain scholarship benefit will be held on August 18th and 19th. The first games will begin at 9:30am on Saturday, the 18th. […]
Willow Street Park Celebration Postponed to Aug 19th
The North-Oak Neighborhood Revitalization Zone (NRZ) Willow Street Park Celebration, planned for Saturday, August 18, 2018, has been postponed to August 19th. On its Facebook page, the North Oak NRZ said, on August 13th, “Please accept our apologies. The event, Splash Party for August 18, 2018 was cancelled. A new day will be announced soon.” […]