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By Candyce Scott The City of New Britain’s third-year anniversary of the Black Business Resolution…
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Incumbent Gov Ned Lamont (D) appears to have been chosen by Democratic voters to run…
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Central Connecticut State University’s Division of Campus & Community Engagement is partnering with the New…
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by John McNamara Sponsors and attendees at the New Britain Public Library’s (NBPL) 10th Annual Fundraiser on…
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By F&S Chase Updated 8-30-26 Presentation #52: This updated record is being shared regarding the…
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By Friends of the New Britain Public Library The Annual Textbook Sale, sponsored by the Friends of the New Britain Public Library will be held from August 29 – September 19 this year, on the Main floor of the library on 20 High Street in New Britain. It will be open during library hours (visit […]
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By F&S Chase Updated 8-30-26 Presentation #52: This updated record is being shared regarding the…
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By John McNamara Saturday, March 7th was one of those days when New Britain lived…
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Central Connecticut State University’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 […]
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 […]
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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2017-18 Kindergarten Registration Begins in New Britain
Registration for kindergarten is open in New Britain for the 2017-18 school year. Registration is at the school district’s Central Registration office, at 183 Steele Street, located behind Slade Middle School. Children who will be five years old prior to or on January 1, 2018 are eligible for 2017-18 kindergarten classes. To register their children, parents need […]
Merrill Gay: Why I am running for New Britain
by Merrill Gay Why, in today’s world, does anyone want to run for mayor of New Britain? It’s a good question. When I came to New Britain in 1989, I was immediately impressed by its people, its parks and natural resources and its rich cultural diversity. At once I knew this was the place to […]
2024 New Britain 4th of July Fireworks, “Great American Boom” Planned
New Britain’s widely attended July 4th “Great American Boom” fireworks display, celebrating Independence Day, is planned for the 2024 celebration. The 2024 Great American Boom fireworks event has been scheduled for Thursday, July 4, 2024 in Willow Brook Park. The event is to feature food trucks, DJ dance party and, of course, fireworks. An estimated […]
Petit Family Foundation Announces Grants
The Petit Family Foundation announced that it has recently awarded grants to various organizations throughout the state. The grants include contributions to the Hoops for Homeless program in New Britain and Central Connecticut State University’s Tech It Out program. Grants from the Foundation were in amounts, ranging from $500 to $50,000. The Foundation said that, […]
New Britain Residents Get into Bees Game Free on Independence Day
The New Britain Bees are offering free admission to New Britain residents for its game on Independence Day. The game, on July 4th, will be at 2:05pm. The Bees will be hosting the Somerset Patriots at New Britain Stadium. “Any fan with a valid New Britain ID will get in free, so make sure to get to the ballpark […]
“The Lion King Jr” at Opens New Britain Youth Theater July 28th
New Britain Youth Theater’s presentation of its summer musical, Disney’s “The Lion King Jr”, opens on July 28th. The youth actors will perform the award-winning Broadway hit musical based on the popular Disney film about a lion cub’s journey away from home and back again, set on African savannah. Over forty children and teens participating on stage […]
More NBHS Coaching Leadership to be Introduced
Marc Wesoly is being introduced as the head coach of the New Britain High School girls’ basketball team. His coaching staff includes Symone Roberts, serving as the freshman girls’ coach, and Mike Jones, who is the JV girls’ coach. Wesoly is a NBHS business teacher, and was also an assistant coach on the High School’s boys’ basketball team […]
2017 “Great American Boom” Fireworks in New Britain
New Britain’s “Great American Boom” festival and fireworks, celebrating Independence Day, will be held on July 4th in Stanley Quarter Park. From 5:00pm to 9:00pm the festival will feature live entertainment, food vendors, inflatables, face painters, and magicians. Admission is $5 or $15 for a family four pack. Fireworks are set to begin at around […]
25th Annual Osgood Shootout to be August 19th and 20th
New Britain’s 2017 Osgood Shootout basketball tournament will be Saturday, August 19th and Sunday, August 20th, the Tournament’s Director Darwin Shaw has announced. The 2017 tournament marks the 25th anniversary of the venerable New Britain event. The tournament, “New England’s Biggest Summer Men’s Basketball Tournament,” has long been known for spirited competition and for bringing […]
Students Show Science Skills at Smalley School
Smalley Elementary School held its first science fair recently, as students showed off their abilities and creativity. One student explained how to create Oobleck, the sticky green substance featured in Dr. Seuss’ “Bartholomew and the Oobleck.” Other students’ projects delved into the workings of tsunamis and volcanoes and examining which brand of popcorn pops the most kernels. […]