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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,…
News Analysis
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 […]
Flooding Series
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 […]
Sat, Aug 8
NBHS Gym
Sat, Aug 8
Hungerford Nature Center
Free Admission Berlin Day at Hungerford Nature Center & Museum
191 Farmington Avenue, Kensington
Sat, Aug 8
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
New Britain Public Library
Chess Club at New Britain Public Library
20 High Street
Sat, Aug 8
11:00 am - 2:00 pm
New Britain Museum of American Art
Sat, Aug 8
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Costco Wholesale
Sat, Aug 8
12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
St Mary's Church
St Joachim Parish Presenting 2026 Fiestas Patronales
544 Main Street
Sat, Aug 8
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
New Life ll
SMART Recovery Group at New Life II Recovery Community Center
117 West Main Street
Sat, Aug 8
3:00 pm
114 West Main Street
Sat, Aug 8
7:00 pm
The Repertory Theatre
Connecticut Theatre Company Presenting “Jesus Christ Superstar”
23 Norden Street
Sat, Aug 8
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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Mariano Cardoso Celebrates Stay Granted on Deportation Order
New Britain resident, Mariano Cardoso, facing an imminent deportation order, celebrated with his family and U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal that a last-minute stay had been granted, relieving him of the immediate threat of deportation. A gentle snowfall provided a light backdrop to an emotional gathering at the Cardoso home in New Britain. Heartfelt embraces told […]
Esty and Blumenthal Seek to Stop Deportation of New Britain’s Mariano Cardoso
New Britain’s Congresswoman Elizabeth Esty (CT-5) and U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) have sent two letters to urge a stay in the deportation of longtime New Britain resident Mariano Cardoso, who is facing the threat in a time when the national government is in the grip of Republican President Donald Trump’s anti-immigrant politics. In the […]
Residents Speak Out at Council Meeting Against Timothy Stewart “Inmates” Comment and for Action on Blight.
Public outrage continues as residents spoke in front of the City Council about blighted conditions and against a comment by former Republican Mayor Timothy Stewart that, “the inmates continue to run the neighborhood.” Stewart’s comment was made in a Facebook conversation about the North Oak neighborhood that has a large Latino and African American population. Accusations of racism […]
Gingerbread House Making at the New Britain Youth Museum Dec 28th
The New Britain Youth Museum will celebrate the holiday season with a gingerbread house making event on December 28, 2017. The event will offer the chance to create a gingerbread house and decorate it with an assortment of candy. “Each child will be provided with frosting, graham crackers, and candy,” says the Museum in its […]
“It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play” at the Hole in the Wall Theater Dec 15, 16 & 17
Just in time for the holidays, the Hole in the Wall Theater is showing its production of “It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play”, a theatrical production of the beloved, heartwarming movie. The Hole in the Wall invites people to, Come and see the same heartwarming, holiday tale of George Bailey you’ve watched on […]
Council Leader Calls Special Meeting for Presentation From City’s New Borrowing Consultant
The City Council’s newly elected President Pro-Tempore Eva Magnuszewski (D-AL) has called a special meeting of the Council to hear a presentation by the city’s borrowing consultant, Mesirow Financial. The meeting will be held on Monday, December 11, 2017. The city warrant calling for the special meeting does not state the purpose of the purpose of […]
PAL “Little Ninjas” Karate Program Accepting Registrations
The New Britain PAL Karate Program has announced its newest program, “Little Ninjas” karate. The Little Ninjas karate program will instruct children ages three to six in karate skills and concepts. “Structured 30 minute classes,” PAL says, will, “give the opportunity for students to learn karate in a fun environment.” Classes will start on January 26, 2018. […]
2018 League of Women Voters Legislative Brunch Jan 6th
The New Britain Area League of Women Voters will hold its 2018 Legislative Brunch on January, 6, 2018. The League of Women Voters holds their Legislative Brunch before the upcoming state legislative session to give members of the League and the public the opportunity to ask questions and hear legislators comments about upcoming issues. The […]
Youth Museum at Hungerford Park “Kids Night Out” Dec 16th
The New Britain Youth Museum at Hungerford Park will hold a “Kids Night Out” program on the evening of Saturday, December 16th, 2017. The Museum invites parents to, “Drop the kids off at the nature center for an evening of fun.” The event is for children ages three to twelve. The program runs from 5:00pm […]
Northend Elementary Students Collect Food Pantry Donations
Students at Northend Elementary School collected food donations during the month of November, 2017 to benefit people in need in the community. The nearly 1,000 items of non-perishable food were collected for the work of the Osgood Avenue Food Pantry. The food drive was organized by teachers Jennifer Welch and Dawn Mitchell. The Consolidated School District of […]