Headlines
News
Mayor Bobby Sanchez (D) and the New Britain state legislative delegation, State Sen Rick Lopes…
Community News
News Analysis
NEW BRITAIN COMMON COUNCIL UPDATES Municipal bidding procedures for the purchase of supplies and contractual…
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
NEW BRITAIN COMMON COUNCIL UPDATES Municipal bidding procedures for the purchase of supplies and contractual services have been revised “for greater consistency and efficiency” 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 […]
Editor’s Note: The cover photo by Dr Frank Gerratana By Sean Gallagher On Sunday, June 15th, 2026, on Broad Street in New Britain the Polonia Business Assoc. held the annual Little Poland Festival. The festival is a major cultural celebration that welcomes thousands of people from all over the area and showcases New Britain’s Polish […]
Mon, Jun 22
9:30 am - 10:00 am
New Britain Public Library Jefferson Branch
Tiny Tales at New Britain Public Library Jefferson Branch
140 Horse Plain Road
Mon, Jun 22
5:00 pm
Online
Mon, Jun 22
5:30 pm
City Hall
City Commission on Persons with Disabilities
27 West Main Street
Mon, Jun 22
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Mon, Jun 22
6:00 pm
Board of Education building
Board of Education Personnel Committee
272 Main Street
Mon, Jun 22
6:15 pm
Board of Education building
No event found!
Community Events and Meetings in New Britain, Apr 1st to 7th
In New Britain, community meetings and events from today to Sunday, April 7, 2024 include,
Neighborhood Flooding Update After March 28th Council Meeting
This updated record is being shared regarding the status of our neighborhood’s storm-sewer system and State-City responses. Our concerns need to be given the highest priority. Our quality of life is suffering and our property values have declined by 15%. When the flooding water recedes, we are forgotten by our city officials. Even though our […]
Andrew Amaya, New Britain Student Attending CCSU, Receives Alma Exley Scholarship
Andrew Amaya of New Britain, studying Secondary Education with a focus on history at Central Connecticut State University, has received a $5,000 Alma Exley Scholarship. Amaya is a New Britain High School graduate. The Alma Exley Scholarship Program says that, Alma Exley, a dedicated educator, was working at the Connecticut Department of Education to bring […]
Rep. Gary Turco Advocates for Children’s Free and Reduced-Price Lunch Program
Rep. Gary Turco (D-27), whose district includes the southeastern corner of New Britain, is advocating for legislation to provide funding for free or reduced-price lunch for children in schools. Rep. Turco advocated for legislation and for the legislature’s budget-writing Appropriations Committee to provide funding to support the school lunch program. “Funding school meals is an […]
Council Resolution Acknowledges Celebration of Ramadan
The New Britain City Council approved a resolution acknowledging the Muslim Holy Month of Ramadan and sharing warm greetings with those who are celebrating it in the city. The Council’s resolution recognizes Ramadan’s importance in the faith of many city residents. The resolution discusses Ramadan as, a spiritual time to cleanse the body and mind. […]
Council and Board of Education Discuss Schools Budget
The New Britain City Council and Board of Education met to discuss the city schools budget in the budget to be considered for the budget year that is to begin July 1, 2024 and continue to June 30, 2025. Superintendent Tony Gasper presented to the Council and Board on the school district budget proposal for […]
2024 New Britain Dionysos Greek Festival Planned
The Saint George Greek Orthodox Church has announced its 2024 Dionysos Greek Festival. The event is to be Friday, May 17, 2024, from 11:00am to 1:00am, Saturday, May 18th, from 11:00am to 1:00am and Sunday, May 19th, 12:00pm to 8:00pm. “Homemade Greek food and pastries, dine in or take home,” event organizers say, adding that […]
New Britain Symphony Orchestra to Perform “The American Dream” MainStage Concert
The New Britain Symphony Orchestra has announced its second MainStage concert of its 75th Anniversary Season, “The American Dream”. The Orchestra says, On Sunday, April 7th, at 3:00 at CCSU’s Welte Hall, the NBSO with celebrate 75 years with an amazing MainStage event! This concert will feature the 100th Anniversary of “Rhapsody in Blue”, selections […]
CCSU Hosting Closing Reception for ‘Impermanence’ Exhibit by Artist Traé Brooks
A closing reception is planned at Central Connecticut State University’s S.T. Cheng Fine Arts Center for Windsor artist Traé Brooks’ exhibit, ‘Impermanence.’ The event is to be April 4, 2024, from 4:00pm to 7:00pm. “The artist will discuss his exhibition during the reception at 4:30 p.m. at the S.T. Cheng Fine Arts Center of Maloney […]
‘Fantastic Glowing Mushrooms’ to be Featured in Photography at New Britain Public Library
“Explore the amazing world of fungi and learn to appreciate them for their beauty and flavors,” the New Britain Public Library. “Using all-original and award-winning photography, The 3 Foragers will take you on a visual journey of some of the mushrooms they have encountered in New England, showing their diversity in forms, shapes, and colors.” […]