News
New Britain Mayor Bobby Sanchez (D) joined with Sen Rick Lopes (D-6), Rep Manny Sanchez…
Community News
By Bike New Britain On Monday, Bike New Britain will be providing the 5th grade…
Opinion
By Joe Wasserman Members of Back from the Brink CT carried a poster into the…
News Analysis
By Rhona Cohen and Olive O’Brien-Cohen Steven “Stevie” Jones, 55 years old, died on March…
Featured Journalism
by John McNamara Sponsors and attendees at the New Britain Public Library’s (NBPL) 10th Annual Fundraiser on…
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
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 […]
New Britain Mayor Bobby Sanchez (D) joined with Sen Rick Lopes (D-6), Rep Manny Sanchez (D-24), Rep David DeFronzo (D-26), Rep Iris Sanchez (D-25) and Rep Gary Turco (D-27) in announcing that New Britain schools will receive an additional $13.3 million in state aid. The Mayor and legislators said that the increase is, “a significant […]
Sun, May 3
10:00 am
Hungerford Nature Center
Weekday Wild Encounters Events at Hungerford Nature Center
191 Farmington Avenue, Kensington
Sun, May 3
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
VFW
Sun, May 3
2:00 pm
CCSU Maloney Hall
Central Connecticut State University’s Theatre Department Presenting “In Pieces”
1615 Stanley Street
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New Britain Symphony Orchestra to Perform at New Britain Museum of American Art Sunday Music Series
The New Britain Symphony Orchestra is to perform at the New Britain Museum of American Art’s Sunday Music Series, presenting Corbin Beisner. The concert is to be March 10, 2024 at 3:00pm at the Museum. The Museum and Orchestra say that, “Members Sit First” at select music programs, including this one! Members, please have your […]
New Britain Museum of American Art Studio@4 to Celebrate Women’s History Month
“During the month of March,” the Britain Museum of American Art says, “young artists will learn about the lives and artistic processes of women whose artworks are currently on view at the Museum..” “SStudio@4 exposes kids ages 9-12 to various art-making processes and techniques,” the Museum says. “Join us on Thursdays from 4-5:30 p.m. each […]
Critical Neighborhood Flooding Update: City Council Meeting 2-28-24
Get Involved. Stay Informed. Attend the City City Council Meetings and the Board of Finance and Taxation Meetings…OUR VOICES MUST BE HEARD! This updated record is being shared regarding the status of our neighborhood’s storm-sewer systems and State-City responses. Our concerns need to be given the highest priority. Our quality of life is suffering and […]
Community Events and Meetings in New Britain, Feb 26th to Mar 3rd
In New Britain, community meetings and events from today to Sunday, March 3, 2024 include,
Why Are Two Slates of Good Democrats Asking Me to Choose Between Them?
By Tim O’Brien On many levels, I am glad that former Mayor, Senator and state Commissioner Don DeFronzo, with support and editing by John McNamara, penned the important history of the 1989 mayoral election. Watershed, serialized in the New Britain Progressive and NB Politicus, tells the story of how a conservative but politically deft political […]
The City of New Britain Celebrates Black History Month
Congresswoman Jahanna Hayes Joins the City Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities in Honoring Nine Prominent Black Residents By Jessica Angelo-Julien, MBA, JPChair, New Britain Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities On February 22nd nine prominent black residents were recognized for their contributions to the city. It is important to acknowledge the work done by […]
Sen. Lopes, Rep. Turco and Ald. McAdam Holding Coffee Hour Q&A
Senator Rick Lopes (D-6), Rep. Gary Turco (D-27) and City Council member, Ald. Lori McAdam (D-2) have announced that they are holding a coffee hour Q&A this on Saturday, February 24, 2024. Sen. Lopes announced, I am holding a coffee hour Q&A this weekend on Saturday, February 24. Please join Representative Gary Turco, City Councilor […]
New Britain Council To Consider Reducing Restrictions Hitting the Homeless
The New Britain City Council’s Democratic majority members are proposing changes to city ordinances that have onerous impact on the homeless in the city. Homelessness, together with the high cost of housing, have been growing concerns, with rent and housing costs becoming unaffordable for many people. Ward 2 Council member, Ald. Lori McAdam (D-2), has […]
Easter Egg Hunt to be Hosted by New Britain Parks and Recreation
Snow may still be on the ground, but Easter is around the corner. New Britain Parks and Recreation is planning its annual Easter Egg Hunt, saying, Each participant will receive an Easter egg collection bag. The egg hunt will have separate age divisions: under 3 years old (1 parent or guardian allowed on field per […]
The Renaissance of the Dual Language Program at Diloreto School
It was 2012 and the major item on the New Britain School Board meeting agenda was the closure of the dual language program at Diloreto school. Superintendent Kelt Cooper with the support of the president of the school board Sharon Saavedra were proposing to replace a popular program that allowed the children of Diloreto K-8 […]