25 July, 2026

Community Announcements

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Connecticut Honors New Britain Mentor and Parent

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 […]

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Lamont and Sanchez Announce Safety and Security Upgrades for CTfastrak System

State and local leaders announced a comprehensive series of safety and infrastructure improvements for the CTfastrak bus rapid transit system on Thursday, aiming to boost security and rider confidence across the corridor. Governor Ned Lamont, joined by state transportation and public safety officials, as well as New Britain Mayor Bobby Sanchez, detailed the multi-pronged approach […]
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Soccer Forward Fest: New Britain Hosts Community Day on World Cup Weekend

By John McNamara โ€“ nbpoliticus.com New Britainโ€™s Osgood Park was host to a โ€œSoccer Forward Festโ€ on July 17th at the start of World Cup Finals Weekend โ€œto celebrate the power of soccer to bring people together.โ€ The event brought youth and young adult players, coaches, families and soccer fans together from Greater Hartford. The Community Day […]
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NBMAA and Ald Scott Hosting Black Business Expo at the Museum – Access for All Community Day

In celebration of Black Business Month, Alderwoman Candyce Scott is partnering with the New Britain Museum of American Art (NBMAA) to host a Black Business Expo, the Museum’s Access for All Community Day. The event is Saturday, August 8th from 11am-2pm. The event aims to empower local entrepreneurs to connect, thrive, and flourish within the […]

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Insight of New England Counseling Hosting Native American Heritage Month Activity Day

A Native American Heritage Month Activity Day is planned by Insight of New England Counseling, Candyce Scott, MA. LPC of Insight has announced. Light refreshments are to be served and, Scott adds, the event is to include the making of dream catchers and edible teepees. The event is to be Friday, November 22, 2024 at […]

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New Britain Racial Justice Coalition Third Political Education Session on Gentrification to Discuss Navigating Gentrification

The New Britain Racial Justice Coalition is planning the third installment of its Political Education Series on Gentrification. The discussion is to be about Navigating Gentrification. The event is to be on Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 10:00am. The Coalition says, Join us for our upcoming Political Education Series on Gentrification!Together, letโ€™s dive deep into […]

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CCSU “Empty Bowls” Event at Smalley School to Benefit Friendship Center

The Central Connecticut State University Ceramics and Management and Organization has announced that its students, โ€œwill present Empty Bowls 2024. A basic meal of hearty soup in the handmade bowl of your choice will be served with a side of bread at Smalley Elementary School.โ€ โ€œโ€˜Empty Bowlโ€™โ€ is an international project to fight hunger, personalized […]

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New Britain Racial Justice Coalition Plans Community Meeting

The New Britain Racial Justice Coalition is planning its November Community Meeting. “The Election is Overโ€ฆ Whatโ€™s Next?” says the Coalition. “Letโ€™s reflect, strategize, and plan our next steps for building a more just and equitable future.” The event is planned for Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 6:30pm on Zoom. On online registration page is […]

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Allen St. Drainage Improvements and Reconstruction Phase 2 Project Update

To: Property Owners and Residents in the Allen St. Basin and in the Hampton-Eton Sub-Basin. The Allen, Brighton, Stewart, Hampton, Eton, Newbury, Roxbury Neighborhoods. Mark Moriarty, Mark Czerepuszko, Jason Outlaw and Cardinal Engineers hosted an informational meeting Thursday 11-14-24. We were pleased with the presentation. The planning is moving along. The bid ready documents should […]

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City Spent $25,239 on “Beehive Bridge Festival” in 2024

In a report to the City Council, the city disclosed that it spent $25,239 on the “Beehive Bridge Festival” in September, 2024. The report was in response to a Council petition filed by Council Majority Leader, Ald John McNamara (D-4). In New Britain, Council petitions are a process by which individual Council members can require […]

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Post Election: Countering Fear and Exclusion Begins Here

By John McNamara NEW BRITAIN – Campaign promises threatening โ€œmass deportationโ€, use of the military and law enforcement to go after political opponents (โ€œthe enemy withinโ€) and rollbacks of policies for the common good dominated Trump on the stump in the closing weeks of 2024โ€™s campaign. And so the Trump victory on November 5th is […]

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Council to Consider 25 Year Tax Exemption for Solar Installation at Ellis Street Building

The City Council is set to consider a proposal to exempt a solar installation benefitting 321 Ellis Street. The exemption would allow โ€œzero (0) tax increase resulting from the solar improvements for a period of twenty-five (25) years.โ€ The new exemption would be on top of a 25 year tax reduction approved in 2021, limiting […]

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CCSU to Host “Empty Bowls – Fall 2024” at Smalley School

The Central Connecticut State University Ceramics and Management and Organization has announced that its students, “will present Empty Bowls 2024. A basic meal of hearty soup in the handmade bowl of your choice will be served with a side of bread at Smalley Elementary School.” “‘Empty Bowl’โ€ is an international project to fight hunger, personalized […]