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Mayor Bobby Sanchez (D) and the New Britain state legislative delegation, State Sen Rick Lopes…
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The latest production at the Hole in the Wall Theatre located on 116 Main Street…
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Withdrawn Plan for Truck Stop Near Batterson Pond Echoes Past Fights Over New Britain Watershed…
Featured Journalism
by John McNamara Sponsors and attendees at the New Britain Public Library’s (NBPL) 10th Annual Fundraiser on…
Opinion
By Joseph Wasserman Our nation must oppose the trillion dollar military budget proposed by the…
New Britain Racial Justice Coalition
By the New Britain Racial Justice Coalition, The New Britain Racial Justice Coalition (NBRJC) is raising serious concerns about Mayor Bobby Sanchez’s proposed FY27 budget, stating clearly that it reduces overall education funding while failing to meaningfully invest in libraries and community services. Despite public claims of increased support for schools, the full budget shows […]
Community Announcements
By Bike New Britain On Monday, Bike New Britain will be providing the 5th grade class at Smalley School in New Britain with a bike safety education program. Beginning on Monday, May 4th and continuing through Thursday, May 7th, members of Bike New Britain will be conducting safety education classes from 8am to 9:45am Then […]
Community Announcement by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Connecticut Big Brothers Big Sisters of Connecticut (BBBSCT) honored two New Britain residents during its annual Big Night celebration this Saturday, recognizing Big Sister Alex Steel as the 2026 Big of the Year and Jessica Mercado as the 2026 Parent Partner of the Year. Both were celebrated […]
History
By John McNamara Saturday, March 7th was one of those days when New Britain lived…
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,…
Latest News and Opinion
The latest production at the Hole in the Wall Theatre located on 116 Main Street in New Britain, titled “Appropriate” shows how community theatre can demonstrate the same strong emotions and intensity as professional productions. The Tony Award-winning drama delivered a difficult yet powerful story about family, racism, and how the past connects to the […]
The New Britain Museum of American Art is hosting a Juneteenth Access for All Community Day, saying, “This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Annual Juneteenth Celebration at the New Britain Museum of American Art. For this occasion, the Museum is partnering with the City of New Britain in hosting this event!” “This day-long […]
Withdrawn Plan for Truck Stop Near Batterson Pond Echoes Past Fights Over New Britain Watershed by John McNamara http://nbpoliticus.com Residents of Farmington and New Britain rose up as one voice in recent weeks to oppose the plan of Noble Gas Real Estate Holdings to build a diesel-gas refueling facility and warehouse on about six acres […]
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New Britain Public Library Jefferson Branch
Tiny Tales at New Britain Public Library Jefferson Branch
140 Horse Plain Road
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Central Park
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3:00 pm
Online
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New Britain Public Library Jefferson Branch
Crafty Creatives Club at New Britain Public Library Jefferson Branch
140 Horse Plain Road
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City Hall
City Zoning Board of Appeals
27 West Main Street
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Gallery 66
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New Britain Public Library
New Britain Public Library: Family Story Hour
20 High Street
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Roma Restaurant
New Britain Racial Justice Coalition to Hold Community Meeting
382 Allen Street
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Free Community Christmas Dinner to be Held at South Church
A free Community Christmas Dinner is to be hosted at the South Church. “The dinner is free of charge!,” organizers say. “All are welcome!” The event is to be Christmas Day, December 25, 2024, from 12:00pm to 1:00pm. It is to be held at Cooper Hall at South Church, which can be accessed from Arch […]
Longest Night Service Remembers Lives Lost in 2024
Friendship Center’s Cold Weather Triage Program Is Open To Help Unhoused NEW BRITAIN – A “Longest Night Service” was held at South Church in the Downtown District December 20th to remember individuals who died here in 2024 after experiencing homelessness. The late afternoon service that is observed each year as the “homeless persons’ Memorial Day” was held […]
Community Events and Meetings in New Britain from Dec 23rd to 29th
In New Britain, community meetings and events from today to Sunday, December 29, 2024 include
Music Series at South Church Presenting Candlelight Festival of Lessons and Carols
The Music Series at South Church is hosting its Candlelight Festival of Lessons and Carols. The Music Series at South Church says that, Join us at South Church for our annual Festival of Lessons and Carols, a luminous celebration that speaks to the heart of the holiday season. Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of […]
CCSU Planetarium Hosting Free “Xmas/Winter Solstice Show”
The CCSU Planetarium and Observatory is hosting an “Xmas/Winter Solstice Show.” The Planetarium says, The year is coming to an end and it’s time to celebrate! Join us in our annual celebration of the astronomical roots of Christmas at our next free public planetarium show. After the evening show, if skies are clear, join us […]
Open Mic Night – Holiday Edition – at New Britain Public Library
The New Britain Public Library is hosting a Holiday Edition Open Mic Night, saying, Join us for a special holiday edition of our Open Mic Night! Sing original songs, sing karaoke, recite a poem, or just sit back and relax and enjoy the music and holiday treats! Sign up to perform by calling in or […]
New Britain Racial Justice Coalition Community Meeting
The New Britain Racial Justice Coalition is hosting its end-of-the-year Community Meeting. “The time has come for the final Community (formerly known as Membership) Meeting of the year!,” the Coalition says. “Please join the New Britain Racial Justice Coalition as we celebrate our successes, review our challenges, and discuss our goals for 2025.” The event […]
Community Events and Meetings in New Britain from Dec 16th to 22nd
In New Britain, community meetings and events from today to Sunday, December 22, 2024 include
Vision Zero Task Force Sets Goals To Reduce Traffic Fatalities
Safety Plan Can Lead To Federal Implementation Grants By John McNamara NEW BRITAIN – The Common Council approved a resolution on December 11th setting long-range goals to “reduce fatal and serious injury crashes by 50% by 2035 and to reach ‘Vision Zero’ by 2045.” A Vision Zero Task Force, announced by Mayor Stewart last May, […]
Queen Ann Nzinga Center Hosting Kwanzaa Celebration
By Candyce Scott, The Queen Ann Nzinga Center is hosting a Kwanzaa Celebration with, “live music, performances, vendors and more.” As Alderwoman, I have focused my work on building a community of inclusion, collaborations and shining a light on all the citizens of New Britain. I do this by inquiring about cultures, some I am […]