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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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 […]

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Ward 1 City Council Candidates

The City Council election in New Britain’s Ward 1 is between two incumbent Republicans and two Democratic challengers. Democrats Veronica T. DeLandro and Molly McGuire are taking on Ald. Jamie Giantonio (R-1) and Ald. Wilfredo Pabon (R-1), two of the city’s longest-serving Council members. Ten of the fifteen members of the City Council are elected from […]

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Candidate Debate on Education Issues Oct 5th

The New Britain Federation of Teachers, in collaboration with other city organizations, including the Opportunities Industrialization Center and the NAACP New Britain Branch, are hosting a candidate debate on education issues in the city. The debate will feature Democrat Merrill Gay and Republican Erin Stewart, candidates for Mayor, and candidates for Board of Education. The […]