05 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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New Britain Advances Towards Watershed Deal With Tilcon

By Nathan Cheatham Executive Editor The Common Council is moving forward on plans to expand gravel quarry operations in the Shuttle Meadow Watershed. On June 8th, the council approved spending $396,700 for an environmental study on the impact of changing the use of the water company lands surrounding the Tilcon Connecticut Inc quarry operations on […]

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Registrars Moves To Re-Locate Two Polling Places For Primary, November Election

By John McNamara Contributing Columnist New Britainโ€™s Registrars of Voters are moving to change polling places in Districts 6 and 13 in time for an August 8th Primary and the November 8th Presidential Election. Republican Peter Gostin and Democrat Juan Verdu have identified Angelicoโ€™s Cafe restaurant on East Main Street to replace the State Armory […]

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International Soccer Coming To New Britain

By Robert Held Staff Writer FKS Stal Mielec, a professional soccer team from Poland will be playing the Connecticut United Football Club on Saturday June 25th at Veterans Stadium as part of a Polish Festival featuring childrenโ€™s activities and giveaways. Gates will open at 2pm and the game starts at 6pm. Tickets are $15 for […]

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The NBMAA Exhibits 13th Biennial Floral Expressions Show

By Olivia Jablonski Managing Editor Sixteen floral arrangements inspired by select pieces in the museum’s permanent collection went on display Thursday, June 16 at the New Britain Museum of American Art. The arrangements were created by members of the New Britain Garden Club, and the National Council accredited judges from the Federated Garden Clubs of […]

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Historic Trinity-on-Main Looks to the Future

Byย Geoff Elterich Staff Writer Trinity-on-Main, one of the best venues for entertainment in New Britain, will hold a fundraiser to ensure its important role in the community on Saturday, June 25th. For the last 10 years, the picturesque building has offered a unique entertainment experience to the city. The road to get where it is […]

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The Class of 2016 Graduates from New Britain High School

By Olivia Jablonski Managing Editor 483 students have successfully graduated from New Britain High school ย on Thursday, June 16. The graduation took place at Veterans Memorial Stadium located in Willow Brook Park on 635 South Main Street in New Britain at 11 a.m. On this special and sunny day, students and administrators throughout the school […]

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New Britain Bees Give Back to the Community

By Robert Held Staff Writer New Britainโ€™s new baseball team the Bees have already started to give back to the community.ย The Bees recently announced that the team will be holding two baseball camps this summer for children. Taking place on July 9th and August 4th from 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. participants will have a chance to […]

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New Britain Bees Player Signed by Mets

By Robert Held Staff Writer The New Britain Bees have had a third player signed away from them by a Major League Baseball team this season. Pitcher and Connecticut native Josh Zeid, has been signed by the New York Mets. โ€œZeid has been a great part of our rotation this season and a consummate professional […]