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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Arch Area NRZ to Hold “Clean Up, Plant Up Party”, May 19th (Delayed to Jun 16th)
Editor’s Note (5/17/2018): The Arch Area NRZ has announced that its “Clean Up, Plant Up” event has been delayed to June 16, 2018 due to the forecast of inclement weather on the planned date of May 19, 2018. The Arch Area Neighborhood Revitalization Zone (NRZ) has announced that it will hold a “Clean Up, Plant Up […]
North Oak NRZ to Hold Monthly Meeting Apr 19th
The North Oak NRZ will hold its regular meeting on April 19, 2018. The April meeting will be held at the Oak Street Police Substation, which is at 99 Oak Street. The meeting will be held at 7:00pm. The North Oak Neighborhood Revitalization Zone (NRZ) is a community organization, formed under state law, that is committed to the […]
New Britain Youth Theater Presents “The Gnome” Apr 20th to 22nd
“What do a lemon tree, a dank closet, and a nine-headed dragon have in common?” asks the New Britain Youth Theater (NBYT). “All three are important to the plot of New Britain Youth Theater’s new original comedy “The Gnome”!” “The Gnome” features the talents of nineteen children, ages six to twelve. The family-friendly comedy will […]
Hurricane Maria Relief: Bees and Community Foundation to Host “Community of Caring Night” May 19th
A “Community of Caring Night” will be hosted by the Community Foundation of Greater New Britain (CFGNB) and New Britain Bees to raise funds to aid people in Puerto Rico in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria and help those displaced by the storm who are in New Britain. The “Community of Caring Night” will take place […]
Stewart Proposes “Huge Tax Increase” Despite Claiming “No Tax Increase”
Republican Mayor Erin Stewart’s budget includes what is being called a “huge tax increase,” despite her own claims that her budget is a “no tax increase” budget. Stewart’s press release on her budget proposal says that she, “presented to the Common Council a $237.72 million budget for 2018-19 that calls for no tax increase and […]
“This Is Me” Dance Class at the Connecticut Theater Company, Apr 14th
The Connecticut Theater Company, located at the historic Repertory Theatre of New Britain, will host Part 2 of the “This Is Me” dance class on April 14, 2018. “Looking to learn a hot new dance number?,” asks the Theater, “Or maybe you just want to work on picking up choreography for upcoming auditions? Join us for […]
6th Annual “Hoops for the Homeless” to Be April 28th
The Sixth Annual Hoops for the Homeless benefit basketball tournament will be held on April 28th, 2018. The event’s website says that the event is, a three-on-three basketball tournament started in New Britain to benefit homeless youth. The event is organized by a board of local volunteers. All proceeds from this event are given to […]
Firefighters on the Scene at the April 8th Arch Street Fire
By Antonio C. Lavoy, Sr. Video Journalist
Proposal Would Bring Back Department Head Local Residency Requirement
The Council Majority Leader, Ald. Carlo Carlozzi, Jr. (D-5) and Ald. Aram Ayalon (D-3) have introduced a proposal that would bring back the requirement that city department heads be residents of New Britain. The proposed ordinance (local law) would reinstate the requirement that city department heads be or become residents of New Britain within one year […]
School System Publishes 2018-2019 School Calendar and Looks Ahead to Next School Year
Students and parents may be thinking about the end of school this June, and the beginning of summer vacation, but the school district is already preparing the next school year. As it released its calendar for the 2018-2019 school year, the Consolidated School District of New Britain wants to let people know about upcoming educational strategies that […]