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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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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 […]
New Britain Fagan League Announces Winter Clinics and Spring Season Registration
News Brief “Spring is right around the corner and so is baseball!,” announces the New Britain Fagan Cal Ripken Baseball League. “Are you looking for a league where all of the games are played at one field (Martha Hart Park), where all of the coaches are certified, and where every child who registers is guaranteed to […]
New Britain Little League Registration Underway
News Brief Registration for this year’s New Britain Little League season is underway. Two additional registration sessions will be held on Wednesday, February 15th and March 1st. Registration will be held on both days from 6pm to 8pm at New Britain High School. Fees are $65 for Tball, Tball Softball and Coach Pitch, $95 for Minors, […]
Men’s Day Weekend @ “The Spott”, February 17th to 19th
News Brief The Men’s Ministry of Spottswood AME Zion Church has announced a Men’s Day Weekend @ “The Spott”. The weekend will start with a “Men’s Ministry Explosive Praise Night on Friday, February 17th, from 6:30pm to 8:30pm, featuring various men’s groups singing. On Saturday, February 18th, from 9am to 12:30pm, there will be a […]
Mayor of the City of Birmingham to Speak at CCSU Black History Month Lecture
News Brief Mayor William Bell of the City of Birmingham, AL, will deliver the 2017 Black History Month Civil Rights Lecture on Thursday, February 9, at 12:15pm at the Student Center Alumni Hall on the campus of CCSU. Mayor Bell’s speech will focus on the City of Birmingham’s ugly past, its reconciliation and the city’s legacy […]
Rallying in Support of Immigrant Communities
Press Pool Story About two hundred students and community residents braved the cold night air on the campus of Central Connecticut State University to rally in support of immigrant families and communities, and to speak out against bigotry. The rally is the latest reaction in New Britain in the wake of Donald Trump’s policies attacking […]
Berriault Announces Candidacy for City Council
Press Pool Story Democrat Bobby Berriault, has announced his candidacy for City Council in this year’s elections. “I am excited to announce that I am a candidate for the Democratic Nomination for the position of New Britain Alderman,” said Berriault. In November, Berriault had announced the formation of an exploratory committee to seek local office, […]
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2017 Little Poland Festival Set for April 30th
News Brief The date of the 2017 Little Poland Festival has been announced. Broad Street business leader Adrian Baron said on Facebook, “Last year over 20,000 people enjoyed New Britain’s Little Poland Festival. This is a free admission family friendly event that features, live music, folk dancers, carnival rides, costumed mascots, shopping, art and more.” “This […]
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New Britain Youth Theater to Hold Romeo and Juliet Auditions
News Brief Flower power, doves and hawks, draft card burning, miniskirts, high society and counter-culture, and the Summer of Love will be the background for an upcoming production of William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet by the Teen Company of New Britain Youth Theater. The company will hold auditions for Romeo and Juliet on Monday, February […]
Stewart Accused of Denying Access to Council Videos to a Critic
Press Pool Story A city resident says that the city denied her a copy the video of a public City Council meeting after Republican Mayor Erin Stewart apparently questioned whether the resident planned to use the video to disparage her. The resident made comments on Facebook, dated December 14th, asking, “Does a public official have the right to restrict […]