04 September, 2026

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CCSU and New Britain Public Library to Host Screening of “TCB: The Toni Cade Bambara School of Organizing”

Central Connecticut State Universityโ€™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 […]
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Community Foundation of Greater New Britain Holding Wellbeing Workshop for Nonprofit Professionals

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 […]
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Commentary: Updated 8-30-26 Neighborhood Flooding Presentation #52

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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Democrats Nominate Sanchez and Tercyak for Re-Election, Republicans Nominate Collins in 26th

The New Britain Democrats nominated State Rep. Bobby Sanchez (D-25) and State Rep. Peter Tercyak (D-26th) for re-election in the two State Assembly districts that are entirely within New Britain. The Twenty-Fifth District and the Twenty-Sixth District are both entirely within New Britain. Each partyโ€™s town committee directly endorses candidates for those seats. Democrats met […]

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Sanchez Suspends Campaign for Congress

New Britain City Council member Emmanuel “Manny” Sanchez (D-AL) has announced that he will not be pursuing a primary challenge for the Democratic Nomination for Congress, which he was entitled to do, if he chose, based on the strength of his Democratic nominating convention support. “After deep consideration and discussion with family, friends, and mentors, […]

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Remembering Senator Joe Harper: โ€œOne Of A Kindโ€

By John McNamara Joe Harper, New Britainโ€™s former state senator and a local Democratic Party leader for a generation, died May 20th at the age of 69. Harperโ€™s public service โ€” mayoral aide, state representative, state senator โ€” is being remembered as โ€œiconicโ€ and legendary by former colleagues and state Capitol observers. Mark Pazniokas in […]

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Former Major Leaguer to Play for Bees

The New Britain Bees have announced that they have signed Jason Rogers, an infielder who played for theย Milwaukeeย Brewers in 2014 and 2015. In his 117 big league games, he had aย .258 batting average, eighteen RBIs, twenty-four runs scored and four home runs. Bees General Manager Brad Smith said, “Jason will be a great addition to […]

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Democrats Nominate Gerratana for Re-Election

Democrats endorsed State Sen. Terryย Bielinski Gerratana (D-6) for re-election to a fifth term in the State Senate. Democrats held their Sixth Senatorial District nominating convention on May 22, 2018 at Five Churches Brewing, at 193 Arch Street. Republicans, last week, announced that they have endorsed the City Council’s Republican leader, Ald. Robert Smedley (R-4), as […]

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Longtime New Britain Senator, Joseph H. Harper, Jr. Passes Away

Former State Senator Joseph H. Harper, Jr. (D-6) has passed away, leaving a legacy of accomplishment and long service, to New Britain and Berlin who he represented in the legislature, but also statewide. Harper rose through the ranks of New Britain politics, serving as an city alderman and mayoral aide, before being elected to represent […]

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City Meetings and Community Events, May 21st to May 27th

City meetings and community events coming up during the week from Monday, May 21, 2018 to May 27th include: Mon, May 21 YMCA Community Meeting 7:30am to 9:00am NB YMCA, 50 High Street Smith School Spring Concert (Second Showing) 9:45am to 10:45am Smith School Chamberlain Spring Concert – Instrumental 2:00pm to 3:00pm Chamberlain School BOE […]

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New Britain Democrats Help Bermรบdez’s Lt. Governor Campaign Surge Forward

With the support of most of the delegates from New Britain, former Newtown Town Council member Eva Bermรบdez Zimmerman quickly gained momentum at the Democratic State Convention to win nearly forty percent of the vote for lieutenant governor against former Secretary of the State Susanย Bysiewicz. Delegates at the Convention overwhelmingly selected businessperson Ned Lamont over […]

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Republicans Re-Nominate Petit in 22nd District

Republican State Rep. William A. Petit, Jr. (R-22) has been nominated for re-election by the Republicans from Plainville and a portion of New Britain. โ€œIt continues to be an honor serving as your state representative,โ€ Petit said. โ€œI want to help CTโ€™s economy thrive again and build a future that all of us can afford.โ€ […]