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Early voting for the August 11 State and Federal Primaries has officially begun in New…
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As challenges like substance use and housing struggles continue to affect members of the community,…
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By Carol S. Austad, Ph.D The spotted lanternfly is no longer someone else’s problem. It…
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by John McNamara Sponsors and attendees at the New Britain Public Library’s (NBPL) 10th Annual Fundraiser on…
Opinion
Opinion by CT People’s Survival Programs On Saturday, August 8 at 12:00 PM, the coalition…
Community Announcements
By Bike New Britain On Monday, Bike New Britain will be providing the 5th grade class at Smalley School in New Britain with a bike safety education program. Beginning on Monday, May 4th and continuing through Thursday, May 7th, members of Bike New Britain will be conducting safety education classes from 8am to 9:45am Then […]
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 […]
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 […]
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To: Our Neighborhood Flooding, Sanitary Back-Up and Break VictimsConcerned Taxpayers and ResidentsCity, State, and Federal…
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As challenges like substance use and housing struggles continue to affect members of the community, an upcoming event aims to offer support, resources, and the vital message that no one should have to face these hardships alone. “From Faith to Freedom: Igniting Hope in Mental Health & Recovery” will be held on Saturday, August 22, […]
Opinion by CT People’s Survival Programs On Saturday, August 8 at 12:00 PM, the coalition Close Osborn Correctional Institution will hold a rally outside Osborn Correctional Institution (OCI), located in Somers, Connecticut, to demand the closure of the medium-security prison. Speakers will share statements from men currently incarcerated at OCI and highlight the ongoing health, […]
Early voting for the August 11 State and Federal Primaries has officially begun in New Britain, offering voters a seven-day period to cast their ballots ahead of Primary Day. The early voting period, which opened on Monday, August 3, will run through Sunday, August 9. Eligible registered voters can cast their ballots at either of […]
Fri, Aug 7
10:00 am
New Britain Public Library
New Britain Public Library: Time for Tots
20 High Street
Fri, Aug 7
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
New Life ll
Computer Lab at New Life II Recovery Community Center
117 West Main Street
Fri, Aug 7
5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
New Britain Museum of American Art
New Britain Museum of American Art: First Friday – Eight to the Bar
56 Lexington Street
Fri, Aug 7
6:15 pm - 7:45 pm
A.W. Stanley Park Pool
Fri, Aug 7
7:00 pm
The Repertory Theatre
Connecticut Theatre Company Presenting “Jesus Christ Superstar”
23 Norden Street
Fri, Aug 7
7:00 pm
CCSU Copernicus Hall
CCSU Planetarium Hosting Show on Stardust
1615 Stanley Street
Fri, Aug 7
8:00 pm
Hole in the Wall Theater
“Belly: An American Love Story” at the Hole in the Wall Theater
116 Main Street
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Proposal Made to Slow Down and Decentralize Decisions on City Borrowing
After what many are calling Republican Mayor Erin Stewart’s heavy-handed attempts to pressure City Council Democrats into a quick approval of her plan to borrow $115 million to push city debt into the future, a proposal has been introduced to slow down and decentralize decisions on city borrowing. Democratic Ald. Aram Ayalon (D-3) has introduced a […]
Many New Britain Residents Join Second Women’s March
Many New Britain residents joined a seemingly never ending train of marchers who streamed toward the State Capitol Saturday, January 20th, 2018 for the second annual Women’s March. Thousands of people marched and rallied at the State Capitol for women’s rights and the rights of many others in the United States. The March was one […]
Pasta Supper to Benefit Youth Museum at Hungerford Park
The New Britain Youth Museum at Hungerford Park will host a Pasta Supper fundraiser on February 2, 2018. The Museum says, “Join us for baked penne pasta, salad, roll, dessert, a beverage and a complimentary glass of wine.” The Pasta Supper is $12 for adults, $10 for seniors and $5 for children, ages two to […]
ACLU and United Action to Present “Undocumented 2018” Discussion on Jan 30th
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) People Power-New Britain and United Action Connecticut are sponsoring a public discussion, “Undocumented 2018 – What Are the Issues?”. The discussion will feature an immigration lawyer and a psychotherapist and will explore topics such as: “Who are the undocumented among us?” “Personal stories from Dreamers.” “Psychological and legal issues […]
Stewart Rebuffs Democrats’ Call for Further Consideration of $115 Million Debt Plan
City Council Democrats called on Republican Mayor Erin Stewart to delay action on her proposal to borrow $115 million to push city debt into the future. The Council majority is seeking more public input and consideration of other options before re-structuring of finances and committing the city to long-term borrowing. While Democrats asked that the […]
Preschool Program at Hungerford Park Youth Museum
The New Britain Youth Museum at Hungerford Park has announced a four session Preschool Program, from January to June. The Program, the Museum says, will involve, “Encouraging young children to use their senses and creativity to explore the natural world around them. Each session may include live animals, games, crafts, cooking, stories, science experiments, and […]
“Stay Woke … Stay Active.” New Britain Celebrates Martin Luther King Day.
New Britain celebrated Martin Luther King Day on January 15th, 2018 with remembrance of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the important work of the Civil Rights Movement, and with reminders of the work still needed against racism and for equality. The City Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities held its annual event […]
New Britain Youth Theater Announces Auditions for “The Gnome”
The New Britain Youth Theater has announced that it will hold auditions for the play, “The Gnome” on January 15th and 17th, 2018. The Museum says that “The Gnome” is a story, “Based on a lesser known fairy tale by the Brothers Grimm, and adapted by the writers of NBYT’s Unlocked and Penny and the […]
Martin Luther King Day Celebration in New Britain, Jan 15th
New Britain will honor the memory of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and celebrate the civil rights movement on Martin Luther King Day on Monday, January 15, 2018. The City Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities will hold its annual event honoring Dr. King at Trinity-On-Main at 69 Main Street. The event will […]
Republican Ridicule Breaks Short-Lived Bipartisanship on Consideration of Stewart Debt Plan
Only hours after Republican Mayor Erin Stewart and Council Democrats had spoken in collaborative terms about the process of considering her proposal to borrow $115 million to push city debt into the future, the bipartisan spirit was broken when Stewart and other prominent Republicans openly ridiculed a Democratic Council member for a question he had […]