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By Rhona Cohen and Olive O’Brien-Cohen Steven “Stevie” Jones, 55 years old, died on March…
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The New Britain City Council has censured Ald Robert Smedley (R-4) because of a series…
Opinion
By Alderwoman Candyce Scott, I want to extend a Happy Ramadan to the Muslim community…
Community News
Friends of the New Britain Public Library are sponsoring a Pop-Up History and Biography Sale.…
New Britain Racial Justice Coalition
The CT People’s Survival Programs (CT-PSP) and the Muslim Justice Center have announced an event, “Black History Iftar & Discussion: From Prison to Power: Black Muslim Resistance.” An Iftar, organizers note, “is the evening meal during the month of Ramadan, when Muslims break their daily fast at sunset. Beyond nourishment, iftar is a sacred time […]
NAACP
By Rhona Cohen and Olive O’Brien-Cohen Steven “Stevie” Jones, 55 years old, died on March 4th from gunshot injuries sustained at the hands of a Hartford police officer during a mental health crisis. Famed civil rights attorney Benjamin Crump, the state and local NAACP, Jones’ surviving family members, and a broad swath of Hartford’s community […]
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
Updated 1-30-26 Presentation #50: This revised record shares the current status of our neighborhood’s storm,…
Featured Journalism
Director Sjöberg Shares Plans To Build Infrastructure For Reading In New Britain by John McNamara…
History
By John McNamara Saturday, March 7th was one of those days when New Britain lived…
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Friends of the New Britain Public Library are sponsoring a Pop-Up History and Biography Sale. “Students of history, history buffs and anyone interested in learning how the past is an important pointer to the present have a unique opportunity to browse a huge selection of history – sorted by categories (e.g. Civil War, Middle East, […]
By Alderwoman Candyce Scott, I want to extend a Happy Ramadan to the Muslim community of New Britain during this holy month! I introduced the first Ramadan Resolution to the City of New Britain three years ago and was so happy to introduce this resolution again this year. This resolution means a lot to me […]
The following is the annual State-of-the-City address delivered by Mayor Bobby Sanchez (D) at the March 11, 2026 City Council meeting: Good evening. I want to begin by thanking the members of the Common Council, our state legislative delegation, city employees, community leaders, and the residents of New Britain who make this city such a […]
Sun, Mar 15
8:00 am - 11:00 am
Senior Center
TRIAD Grand Breakfast Planned
55 Pearl Street
Sun, Mar 15
10:00 am
Hungerford Nature Center
Weekday Wild Encounters Events at Hungerford Nature Center
191 Farmington Avenue, Kensington
Sun, Mar 15
2:00 pm
The Repertory Theatre
Connecticut Theatre Company Presenting “Sordid Lives”
23 Norden Street
Sun, Mar 15
3:00 pm
New Britain Museum of American Art
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Health Care Rally to be Held in New Britain’s Central Park on Saturday February 25th
News Brief New Britain will host a candle light vigil to rally in support of the Affordable Care Act, popularly known as “Obamacare,” and opposing Republican efforts to repeal it. The rally will be held on Saturday, February 25th from 6:00pm to 6:30pm at New Britain’s Central Park in front of the CT Access Health office […]
Water-gate? Extreme Drought Continues While Stewart Drinking Water Well Sale Comes Under Increased Fire
Press Pool New Britain continues to be under “Extreme Drought” conditions, according to the United States Drought Monitor. The news comes as the plans by Republican Mayor Erin Stewart to sell a high-yield drinking city water well come under increased fire, with state legislation proposed in response to the sale. The well sale has come […]
Support for Malloy Budget Increasing State Aid to New Britain
By Bobby Berriault I write in strong support of Governor Malloy’s proposed state budget for FY 18 and FY 19. His budget calls for increasing state aid to New Britain by $24.2 million over the course of the next two years over what we currently receive. His proposal allows municipalities like New Britain to add […]
NAACP Freedom Academy Looking for Leaders of Tomorrow
News Brief The New Britain NAACP is looking for “Leaders of Today and Tomorrow” to participate in its “Freedom Academy” February 25th from 12:00pm to 3:00pm. The Freedom Academy is a training for people interested in considering candidacy for public office, elected or appointed. The training is sponsored by the NAACP New Britain Branch, The Black […]
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Rep. Lopes Bill Requires Fair Market Value For City To Sell Wells, Watershed Land
By John McNamara State Rep. Rick Lopes (D-24) has filed a bill requiring municipalities or water companies to “complete a fair market appraisal of any property encompassing a watershed, well or reservoir before such property may be sold, and to make such appraisal public at least 90 days prior to such sale.” The legislation (6481) […]
Black Ministerial Alliance Hosts a Celebration of Black History February 26th
News Brief, The Black Ministerial Alliance of New Britain will celebrate Black History on Sunday, February 26th. The event, themed ” A Legacy of Strength, A Future of Hope”, will be celebrated by Guest Preacher, Rev. Jacqueline King, Pastor of Spottswood A.M.E. Zion Church. The Celebration will be at 4:00pm at Bethesda Apostolic Church, 249 […]
Southern Style Breakfast at Bethesda Apostolic Church February 18th
News Brief Bethesda Apostolic Church is celebrating Black History with grits, fish, eggs, sausage, bacon, bisquick, coffee, juice at its Southern Style Breakfast on February 18th from 9:00am to 11:00am. The Church invites people to “Join us as we eat, drink and be merry for our spirits to stand through it all.” The Breakfast will be […]
Two More Showings of “Travesties” at the Hole in the Wall Theater
News Brief There will be two more chances to see the play, “Travesties” at the Hole in the Wall Theater. The two showings will be Friday February 17th and Saturday February 18th, both at 8:00pm. The play, by Tom Stoppard, is described by the Theater, “What do you get when you combine Oscar Wilde, Monty Python, […]
City Hall Watch: Deferring Municipal Debt Payment Means Cash Now, Higher Interest Next Year
By John McNamara The Stewart administration is shifting $6 million from a scheduled payment on the city’s rising municipal debt— creating an election year windfall to avert yet another tax increase. The Common Council approved what representatives of William Blair & Company, the city’s bond counsel, called a “re-structuring” of a $28 million bond at […]
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Applications now being accepted at DiLoreto School for Pre-K Through 8th Grade
News Brief Applications for students in Pre-Kindergarten through Eighth Grade are now being accepted at DiLoreto Elementary & Middle School. DiLoreto is the only intra-district magnet school in New Britain. The school features the Spanish Language Development Program to students in grades 2-8, which helps build and enhance their Spanish language acquisition. Based on this […]