26 July, 2026
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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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New Britain ‘Pop Up’ Rally Protests ICE Abuses, Killings in Maine and Texas

By John McNamara – nbpoliticus.com NEW BRITAIN โ€“ Thumbs up and honking of horns from motorists were frequent on Saturday afternoon, July 25th, at the corner of Corbin Avenue and West Main Street at a โ€œpop upโ€ protest organized by Indivisible Greater New Britain. Lorenzo Salgado Araujo and Johan Sebastian Duran Guerrero were killed during Immigration […]
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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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‘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.” […]

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Allen St. and Surrounding Neighborhood Flooding Update: City Council Meeting 3-27-24

Get Involved. Stay Informed. Attend City Council Meetings and the Board of Finance and Taxation Meetingsโ€ฆ OUR VOICES MUST BE HEARD! 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 […]

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“Already Gone” Eagles Tribute Band to be Featured at New Britain Museum of American Art’s First Friday

Eagles tribute band “Already Gone” are to perform at the New Britain Museum of American Art’s popular First Friday event. The event is to be on April 5, 2024, from 5:30pm to 8:00pm. The Museum says that, Our signature social event features live music, art, food, spirits, and good friends. New Britainโ€™s best Happy Hour, […]

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State Representative Tercyak Announces Retirement

New Britain State Representative Peter Tercyak (D-26) has announced that he will not seek re-election this year, retiring after serving the city in the state House of Representatives for almost twenty-one years. Rep. Tercyak, a Democrat, made the announcement at the New Britain Democratic Town Committee Thursday evening at City Hall. The announcement was widely […]

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Council and Board of Education Leaders Announce Joint Meeting on Schools Budget

New Britain City Council President Pro-Tempore Francisco Santiago (D-5) and Board of Education President Joseph Listro (D) have announced, “a special joint meeting dedicated to discussing the crucial topic of the school budget process for the upcoming fiscal year 2024-2025.” Santiago and Listro said, in a statement, that, “this collaborative gathering underscores the commitment of […]

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โ€œPizza and Public Serviceโ€ Event Planned by Rep. Sanchez and Ald. Santiago

State Representative Manny Sanchez (D-24) and City Council President Pro-Tempore Francisco Santiago (D-5) are planning a “Pizza and Public Service” event, “to foster an open dialogue on the pressing concerns of our community.” Saying that it, “provides a unique opportunity for residents to engage directly with their elected officials and voice their opinions on matters […]

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CCSU Police Department Seeking Accreditation Comments

Central Connecticut State University has announced that its campus police department is seeking public comments, as part of its accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc., (CALEA). CCSU says that its police, “department was first awarded accreditation through CALEA in 1999,” adding that, CALEA invites the public to comment and provide […]