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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Gubernatorial Candidate Ganim to Hold “Meet and Greet” in New Britain

New Britain supporters of Joeย Ganim’s candidacy for governor have announced that theย Bridgeport Mayor will have a “Meet and Greet” event in New Britain. “Come out tomorrow and find out why people are supporting JOE, why he has raised more money than other candidates, why did the people reelected him to the City of Bridgeport, and […]

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Stewart Vetoes Hiring Freeze Resolution

Republican Mayor Erin Stewart has vetoed a resolution approved by the City Council to institute a hiring freezeย all city positions except for public safety and temporary seasonal parks and recreation positions. The resolution had been introduced by all nine Council Democrats and allย five Council Council Republicans in attendance voted against the hiring freeze. With the […]

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Arch Area NRZ to Meet May 7th at Police Station Community Room

Theย Arch Area Neighborhood Revitalization Zoneย (NRZ) will hold its May monthly meeting on May 7, 2018. The NRZ says that, “This will be a working meeting to discuss plans for the May 19 ‘Clean-up/Plant-up’ day and the June 2 ‘Build A Better Block’ event.” The May 7th meeting will be from 5:45pm to 6:45pm in the […]

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School District Names Maria Lopez Paraeducator of the Year

The Consolidated School District of New Britain has announced that it namedย Maria Lopez as its “Paraeducator of the Year,” noting her for her dedication to the students at the Gaffney Elementary School. “My dedication and love to Gaffney School and the Consolidated School District of New Britain is for the success of our students,” said […]

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New Britain Legislators and Residents Celebrate Polish Day at the Capitol

New Britain legislators and residents joined many others at the State Capitol to celebrate the 227th Anniversary of the 1791 Polish Constitution, widely regarded, along with the United States Constitution, as an historic advance in world history toward democracy. Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman (D-CT), State Senator Theresa Bielinski Gerratana (D-6), State Rep. Peter Tercyak (D-26), […]

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Possible $11 Million Long-Term Deficit Apparently in Stewart’s Budget Proposal

Republican Mayor Erin Stewart proposed budget appears to cover a possible $11 million long-term deficit with non-recurring budget items that may leave a sizable shortfall in future years’ city budgets. Stewartโ€™s budget proposal has already been criticized forย increasing property taxes, despite her claim of โ€œno tax increaseโ€, as well as for freezing the cityโ€™s annual […]

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New Britain Ald. Manny Sanchez Announces Candidacy for Congress

Democratic New Britain Alderman Emmanuel โ€œMannyโ€ Sanchez (D-AL) has announced that he is running as a candidate in for the Fifth Congressional District, saying, “This is a pivotal moment in our state and our country. We need leaders who are willing to champion issues that matter most to working families.” “I have earned their support […]

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Community Activists Organizing for City Budget Hearing

Community activists are organizing city residents to turn out and make their views known at today’s hearing on Republican Mayor Erin Stewart’s proposed budget. Stewart’s proposal has been criticized forย increasing property taxesย despite her claim of โ€œno tax increaseโ€, as well as for freezing the cityโ€™s annual education allocation and continuing to rely on increased city […]