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Racial Justice Coalition Questions Sanchez Budget Proposal

By the New Britain Racial Justice Coalition, The New Britain Racial Justice Coalition (NBRJC) is raising serious concerns about Mayor Bobby Sanchezโ€™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 […]

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Connecticut Honors New Britain Mentor and Parent

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 […]

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Stewart-Trump Meeting Sparks Ire Among New Britain Residents and Renewed Questions

Republican Mayor Erin Stewart’s meeting with fellow Republican, President Donald Trump, has drawn the ire among New Britain residents and questions about her sincerity in distancing herself from the widely reviled Republican President. Stewart visited Trump on February 14, 2018, CTMirror reported, “to publicize tax incentives available to investors in struggling communities designated as Opportunity […]

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“Build a Better Block” Meetings to Be Held for Arch Street and East Side Neighborhoods

Two “Build a Better Block” meetings are planned, on February 24, 2018, for the East Side neighborhood and February 26th, for the Arch Area neighborhood. Theย Arch Area Neighborhood Revitalization Zone (NRZ) has announced that there will be aย planning meeting for the Build a Better Block event to be held in June 2018ย on Arch Street between […]

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Black Ministerial Alliance and NAACP to Hold Black History Month Worship Service, Feb 18th

The New Britain Black Ministerial Alliance and the NAACP New Britain Branch willย be celebrating Black History Month with an Afternoon Worship Service on Sunday, February 18, 2018. The Preacher of the Hour for the service will be the Rev. Gervais Barger, the Pastor of Peace Missionary Ministries. The Service will be held at the Historic […]

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NBHS Parentsโ€™ Music Association Gala to be March 3rd.

The New Britain High School Parentsโ€™ Music Association will host its Fourth Annual โ€œGala of Great Food and Great Musicโ€ on March 3, 2018. The event is to raise money for the NBHS Music Department. The school district says that, “Proceeds from the gala will be used to purchase new custom costumes for the Madrigal […]

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Holy Cross Church Bazaar and Carnival Planned for July 12th to 14th

City Council President Pro-Tempore Ald. Eva Magnuszewski (D-AL) and Council Majority Leader, Ald.ย Carlo Carlozzi, Jr. (D-5) have introduced a resolution to authorize a license for Holy Cross Church to hold aย bazaar/carnival. Theย Bazaar and Carnivalย is planned to take place from July 12, 2018 to July 14, 2018. The event is planned toย be held at 221 Farmington […]

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Council Calls for a Presentation on the Property Tax Revaluation Process and Effects

Ald.ย Francisco Santiago (D-5) has announced that the City Council will hold presentation on February 14, 2018 on the property tax revaluation that the city has just conducted. He encourages residents to come to the meeting to ask questions and express concerns about the process. At the presentation, City Assessor’s office will explain about what a […]

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2018 Parks and Recreation Summer Employment Applications Being Accepted

The cold, ice and snow of winter may still be upon the people of New Britain, but, with the hot days of summer ahead, applications for 2018 summer employment with city Parks and Recreation are now being accepted. Parks and Recreation is seeking applicants for positions in: Aquatics, including pool managers, swim instructors and lifeguards. […]