08 August, 2026

Community Announcements

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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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Upcoming Community Event Seeks to Ignite Hope for Mental Health and Recovery in New Britain

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, […]
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CT People’s Survival Programs: Coalition to Close Osborn Correctional Institution to Hold Rally

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, […]

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At Large City Council Candidates Discuss Education, Economy and Water

Current Democratic Ald. Manny Sanchez (D-3) is joined by fellow Democrats, Eva Magnuszewski, Yvonne Muniz, Katie Breslin and Richard Reyes as the Democratic candidates for At-Large City Council members, facing Republican Desiree Costa and incumbent Republicans Tremell Collins (R-AL), Jim Sanders, Jr. (R-AL) and Daniel Davis (R-AL) and the Republican Council Leader Daniel Salerno (R-AL). […]

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Ward 5 City Council Candidates Discuss Making City Hall Work for the Community

Democratย Francisco Santiago joins the Democratic City Council Leaderย Carlo Carlozzi Jr. as the Democratic candidates in the Ward 5 City Council election, with Republicanย Carmelo Rodriguez and Republicanย Miriam Geraci as their party’s candidates. New Britain’s Ward 5 includes the northwest and northernmost parts of the city. Ward 5 includes the neighborhoods around Slater Road and Corbin Avenue, […]

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Ward 4 City Council Candidates Campaign on Education, Economy and Watershed Land

Democratic challengers Ann Speyer and Bobby Berriault are taking on incumbent Republicans Don Naples (R-4) and Robert Smedley (R-4) in the election for the two City Council seats representing New Britain’s Ward 4. New Britain’s Ward 4 elects two members of the City Council. The ward includes Little Poland, the Belvedere neighborhood, the Little Warsaw neighborhood, the Stanley […]

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Rep. Tercyak Opposes Republican Budget Plan That Could Cause 3,400 New Britain Residents to Lose Access to Medicaid Health Care

New Britain State Representative Peter Tercyak (D-26) hosted a press conference this week to object to the Republican State Budget recently approved in the state legislature that he says would jeopardize the health care of tens of thousands of Connecticut residents, which would put thousands of New Britain residents at risk. The state legislature’s Republicans […]

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Ward 3 City Council Candidates Focus on Neighborhood Concerns

Democratsย Iris Sanchez and Aram Ayalon and Republicansย Joel Moret andย Jason Gibson are running for the two City Council seats representing New Britain’s Ward 3. Sanchez and Ayalon say that they are running for City Council to advocate for public services for the working class and the elderly and to protecting water and air quality. Ward 3 […]

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Merrill Gay Announces Total Campaign Contributions of Over $60,000

Democratic Mayoral candidate Merrill Gay has announced that he has received $29,660 in campaign contruibutions between July and September. Gay announced that his most recent campaign finance report brings the total amount he has raised in contributions toward his Mayoral bid to over $60,000. That amount of money is widely considered to be one sign […]

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300th Win for NBHS Volleyball Coach

โ€œHaving been born, raised, and schooled in New Britain, this milestone means a lot to me,” New Britain High Schoolโ€™s Head Volleyball Coach, Michelle Abraham, said after earning her 300th career win. “The players who have played for the past 30 years have been such an intricate part of this accomplishment.โ€ Abraham has a long […]

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NBHS Baseball Players and Coach Selected for International Goodwill Series

Two New Britain High School baseball players have been selected to play in the International Goodwill Series inย Adelaide, Australia and Auckland, New Zealand, starting on December 21st.ย William Homar and Danniel Rivera will play for the American Team. The players will be joined by New Britainโ€™s Head Coach Roberto Mercado.ย Mercado is part of the coaching staff […]

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Ward 2 Candidates Discuss Serving New Britain’s East Side

Democratsย Lamar Bowsky and Brian Keith Albert are discussing improvements to the city economy and community services for the people of New Britain’s East Side in their challenge to first-term incumbent Republicans Jerrell Hargraves (R-2) and Kristian Rosado (R-2) in the City Council elections in Ward 2. New Britain’s Ward 2 elects two members of the […]

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Community Service in Remembrance of Those Lost to Violence and Victims of Hurricanes

St. James Baptist Church will host a community service in remembrance of lives lost to senseless violence and the victims of recent hurricanes. The Community Service will be held on Thursday, October 19, 2017 at 6:00pm. Rev. John Walker will be the host pastor. The services are open to the public. St. James Baptist Church […]