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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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 andย againstย a comment by former Republican Mayor Timothy Stewart that, โ€œthe inmates continue to run the neighborhood.โ€ Stewart’s comment was made in a Facebook conversation about the North Oak neighborhood that has a largeย Latino and African American population. Accusations of racism […]

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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 […]

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“Itโ€™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 “Itโ€™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 youโ€™ve watched on […]

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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,ย 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 […]

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PAL “Little Ninjas” Karate Program Accepting Registrations

Theย New Britain PAL Karate Program has announced its newest program, “Little Ninjas” karate. Theย 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. […]

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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 […]

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Northend Elementary Students Collect Food Pantry Donations

Students atย 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 byย teachers Jennifer Welch and Dawn Mitchell. The Consolidated School District of […]

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Chair of Chamber Board Employing Timothy Stewart Works for Erin Stewart

Just how much distance is there between City Hall and the Chamber of Commerce?ย  This question has begun to come under scrutiny, as accusations of racism andย callsย to removeย Timothy Stewart from the Chamber Presidency rise in the wake of public outrage created by the former Republican Mayor.ย  The intense public outrage followed a comment by Timothy […]

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NAACP Calls on Timothy Stewart to Resign from Chamber Presidency and City Commissions

By the NAACP New Britain Branch #2006 Yesterday, the New Britain Branch of the NAACP #2006 Officers and Executive Board met. We call for the removal of Mr. Timothy Stewart as President of the Greater New Britain Chamber of Commerce. Stewart must resign from his position for the derogatory remarks made on Facebook towards a […]