26 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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DeFronzo, Endorsed With Democratic Slate, Emphasizes Grassroots Campaigning, Ayalon to Primary

Newly endorsed Democratic candidate for the 26th Assembly District, Dave DeFronzo, said that he is emphasizing a grassroots approach to campaigning in his run to succeed retiring State Rep. Peter Tercyak (D-26). “I have knocked on over two thousand doors so far,” DeFronzo said, “and the people of this district have said loud and clear […]

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Some Democratic Council Members Vote With Republicans to Defeat Democrats’ Own Proposal to Eliminate Stewart-Proposed Tax Increase

After the Democratic majority on the New Britain City Council had approved an amendment to the city budget that would have rejected a tax increase proposed by Mayor Erin Stewart (R), the budget plan was defeated when a number of Democratic Council members voted with Republicans to vote down the budget plan. At least Democratic […]

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Health Collective Hosting Ru Paul’s Drag Race Watch Party at New Britain Public Library

The Health Collective is hosting a Ru Paul’s Drag Race Watch Party at the New Britain Public Library for New Britain Teens. The event is May 23, 2024 from 4:30pm to 7:00pm. The Hartford-based Health Collective says that, As a health center and champion of LGBTQIA+ equity, the Health Collective promotes healthy living, provides high-quality […]

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Music Series at South Church Concert to Feature PUBLIQuartet

The Music Series at South Church is hosting an June concert featuring PUBLIQuartet. The Music Series at South Church says that, Grammy-nominated PUBLIQuartetโ€™s modern interpretation of chamber music makes them one of the most dynamic artists of their generation. PQโ€™s genre-bending programs range from 20th-century masterworks to newly commissioned pieces, alongside re-imaginations of classical works […]

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Public Library Hosting Concert, “Stories of Fortitude: Women Composers of the Baroque”

The New Britain Public Library is inviting people for a musical event, “Stories of Fortitude: Women Composers of the Baroque”. The event, the Library says is, Featuring vocalists Agnes Coakley Cox and Alicia DePaolo accompanied by musicians Hideki Yamaya on theorbo and baroque guitar and Juan A. Mesa on keyed lyre and organ The concert […]

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New Britain Council Set to Vote on City Budget

The New Britain City Council is set to vote on Wednesday on a city budget for the upcoming year, in a special meeting, “dedicated to deliberating and voting on various budgetary proposals vital for the city’s operations and development,” a statement from the Council said. The Council’s Democratic majority said that, “This special meeting underscores […]

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$4M Transfer Time Line Assigned To The Allen St. Project #2 Oak St. to Beacon St. – for City Council Meeting 5-22-24

To: All Past and Present City Officials and All Present Department DirectorsAll Long Suffering Flood Victims; Property Owners and Residents This updated record is being shared regarding the status of our neighborhood’s storm-sewer system and Federal-State-City responses. Our concerns need to be given the highest priority. Our quality of life is suffering and our property […]