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Incumbent Gov Ned Lamont (D) appears to have been chosen by Democratic voters to run…
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By Friends of the New Britain Public Library The Annual Textbook Sale, sponsored by the…
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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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by John McNamara Sponsors and attendees at the New Britain Public Libraryโs (NBPL) 10th Annual Fundraiser on…
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By Joseph Wasserman The Unites States and Russia both have nuclear missiles on hair trigger…
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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 โ 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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Updated 8-17-26 Presentation #51: This updated record is being shared regarding the status of our…
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By John McNamara Saturday, March 7th was one of those days when New Britain lived…
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By Candyce Scott The City of New Britain’s third-year anniversary of the Black Business Resolution inspired a Remarkable Black Business Expo this year at the New Britain Art Museum. The first year that I submitted the resolution it was simply read. The second year we had a small event. This year was blessed with a […]
By Joseph Wasserman The Unites States and Russia both have nuclear missiles on hair trigger alert, leaving a very brief window of minutes to decide if a warning is a false alarm or an oncoming attack. All of us should be aware of the many false alarms that could have resulted in the end of […]
Sat, Aug 29
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
New Britain Public Library
Sat, Aug 29
10:00 am - 10:00 pm
Polish Falcon โPolankaโ Field
2026 New Britain Doลผynki Festival Planned
721 Farmington Avenue
Sat, Aug 29
12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Walnut Hill Park
Sat, Aug 29
8:00 pm
Hole in the Wall Theater
“Hole In One” at the Hole in the Wall Theater
116 Main Street
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McNamara Endorsed by National Democratic Municipal Officials Organization
The national Democratic Municipal Officials Organization (DMO) has announced that it has endorsed Ald John McNamara (D-4), the New Britain City Council’s Majority Leader, for re-election this year, as he seeks his second term on the Council. “New Britain and municipal governments across the country are addressing aging infrastructures, the need for affordable housing and […]
2025 New Britain Doลผynki Festival Coming Up This Sunday
The 2025 New Britain Doลผynki Festival, the traditional Polish harvest festival, will be this Sunday, returning to New Britainโs vibrant Broad Street โLittle Polandโ neighborhood. The 2025 Festival is to be on Sunday, September 7th, starting at at 11:30am. “We will have 8 food vendors serving traditional Polish food such as kielbasa and pierogi, I […]
Superintendent Discusses Approach in Case ICE Attempts Detaining Students in Schools
New Britain school Superintendent Tony Gaspar met this week with members of the Community Task Force, led by Pastor Gervais Barger of Peace Missionary Ministries, assuring them that ICE agents have not attempted to detain students in New Britain schools and describing the school district’s plans if it did attempt to do so. “There have […]
Expanding access to Fair Rent Commission Announcement
Aldermen Neil Connors (D) and Jerrel Hargreaves (R) announced they have developed new policies to expand access to the Fair Rent Commission. In a July 28 Facebook announcement Alderman Connors issued a statement: “Iโm proud to share that Ald. Jerrell Hargraves and I worked togetherโacross the aisleโto expand access to the Fair Rent Commission (FRC) […]
Early Voting in Ward 4 Council Primary Now Open, Primary Day is September 9th
Early voting is open in the Democratic primary for City Council in Ward 4, with primary day one week away on September 9th. In the primary, Ward 4 Democratic voters will choose two candidates for the Ward 4 Council election, as part of the city elections in November. Each of the city’s five wards are […]
Community Events and Meetings in New Britain from Sep 1st and 7th
In New Britain, community meetings and events from today to Sunday, September 7, 2025 include
New Britain Public Library To Open “The Vance Forum” Community Space
The New Britain Public Library is set to open its new “The Vance Forum” community space, saying it is celebrating, “connection, collaboration, and collective growth.” The Library says that, Our new conference center and study rooms are designed to meet the evolving needs of our New Britain community. The Vance Forum was made possible through […]
State Legislators to Host National Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration
Members of New Britain’s state legislative delegation are to host a National Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration. The event, “Celebration Collective Heritage – Past Present & Future”, is to be hosted by Sen Rick Lopes (D-6), Rep Bobby Sanchez (D-25), Rep Manny Sanchez (D-24), Rep David DeFronzo (D-26) and Rep Gary Turco (D-27). The event is […]
Puerto Rican Society of New Britain Planning 2025 Festival Puertorriqueรฑo
The Puerto Rican Society of New Britain is planning the 2025 Festival Puertorriqueรฑo this July. “Save the date,” say event organizers, for the Festival, planned for Sunday, September 14th. New Britainโs Puerto Rican Festival has a long history as a vibrant celebration of Puerto Rican culture and New Britainโs close cultural bond with Puerto Rico. […]
Holmes School Renovation Is on Schedule for Fall 2026 Re-Opening
By John McNamara State Bonds Are Covering 95% Of $70 Million In Construction Costs A $70 million comprehensive renovation of the Stanley H. Holmes Elementary School on Stanley Street near A.W. Stanley Park is on schedule for re-opening in the fall of 2026. Members of the School Building Committee toured the school construction site on […]