22 June, 2026
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New Britain Racial Justice Coalition

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Racial Justice Coalition Questions Sanchez Budget Proposal

By the New Britain Racial Justice Coalition, The New Britain Racial Justice Coalition (NBRJC) is raising serious concerns about Mayor Bobby Sanchezโ€™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 […]

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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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City Updates Purchasing and Bid Policy for First Time in 11ย Years

NEW BRITAIN COMMON COUNCIL UPDATES Municipal bidding procedures for the purchase of supplies and contractual services have been revised โ€œfor greater consistency and efficiencyโ€ for the first time in more than 11 years. The Common Council amended Chapter VIII of the ordinances at its June 10th meeting, increasing the threshold for competitive bidding from $7,500 to $25,000, The […]

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Ayalon Announces Education Platform in State Legislative Campaign

Former City Council member Aram Ayalon (D-3) has announced an series of priorities for education, as part of his campaign for state representative. Ayalon is running for state legislature in the 26th Assembly District. Another former Council member, Dave DeFronzo (D-AL),ย has also announcedย that he is seeking the seat. Ayalon, who is a retired CCSU education […]

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New Britain Public Library Hosting CCSU Graduate School Informational Session

The New Britain Public Library says that, “Central Connecticut State University welcomes you for an information session about graduate school.” The event is May 22, 2024 from 6:30pm to 7:30pm. The Library says, Learn about our graduate programs, application process, and campus community by connecting with one of our Graduate Recruitment & Admissions representatives! Light […]

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“The April 8th Solar Eclipse: The Good, the Bad, and the Cloudy” by CCSU Scholars for Life

CCSU Scholars for Life is hosting an event on, โ€œThe April 8th Solar Eclipse: The Good, the Bad, and the Cloudyโ€. Scholars for Life says, Now that the Great American Eclipse, Part 2, is in the history books, letโ€™s take a behind-the-scenes look at what went right (millions of people successfully observing the eclipse), what […]

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New Britain Public Library to Host Healthy Aging Event for Older Americans Month

The New Britain Public Library is hosting a Healthy Aging Event for Older Americans Month. The event is Monday, May 20, 2024 from 12:00pm to 2:00pm. The Library says, Established in 1963, Older Americans Month (OAM) is celebrated every May to acknowledge the contributions and achievements of older Americans, highlight important trends, and strengthen our […]

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State Increasing Education Aid by $8.6 Million Amid Low Schools Funding by Stewart

The State Educational Cost Sharing Grant for New Britain schools is to increase by an estimated $8,647,194, providing an apparent lifeline for the city’s school system, amid continuing low local funding for education under Mayor Erin Stewart (R). The grant, already at $107,212,343 in the current state budget year, is set to increase to an […]

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NBMAA Hosting Access for All Community Day Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

The New Britain Museum of American Art is hosting an Access for All Community Day celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. The event is Saturday, May 18, 2024. The day promises performances, food and art-making, with hours of events, including, – 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.: Traditional Korean ink painting in Studio A– 11-11:20 a.m.: […]