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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“Preparing for Connecticutโ€™s Moment in the Sun” – CCSU Scholars for Life on April 8th Solar Eclipse

CCSU Scholars for Life is hosting a lecture by Dr. Kristine Larsen, “Preparing for Connecticutโ€™s Moment in the Sun,” ahead of the solar eclipse on April 8th, 2024. Event organizers say, While many people have made travel plans (sometimes years in advance) to be in the path of totality for the April 8, 2024 solar […]

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Bill For “Precise” Wording On City Charter Referendums Gets Hearing

New Britain Lawmakers, League of Women Voters Back Fair Ballot Questions By John McNamara. Legislation to ensure specific wording on local referendum questions has been proposed for a second year at the Connecticut General Assembly’s Government Administration and Elections Committee (GAE). The GAE Committee will consider House Bill 5494 that would establish “standards” for city […]

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“DMV Day” to be at New Britain Public Library

New Britain Public Library is to host a “DMV Day” event. The Library says that, Services Offered (**WILL BE MAILED TO CUSTOMER AFTER EVENT)โ€ข GENERAL INFORMATIONโ€ข DISABLED PARKING PLACARDSโ€ข LICENSE/ID RENEWALS**โ€ข LICENSE/ID DUPLICATES**โ€ข LICENSE SUSPENSION PAYMENTSโ€ข PAYMENTS OF FINES/INSURANCE The event is to be Tuesday, March 26, 2024, from 9:00am to 2:00pm.

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Council President to Honor Influential Women in Celebration of Womenโ€™s History Month

In celebration of Womenโ€™s History Month, New Britain City Council President Francisco Santiago (D-5) has announced an event honoring, “influential women who have made significant contributions to our community.” Santiago has announced that State Senator Rick Lopes (D-6), State Rep. Manny Sanchez (D-24), State Rep. Bobby Sanchez (D-25), State Rep. Peter Tercyak (D-26), and State […]

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New Britain Residents Complain about Chronic Speeding Problems

On the New Britain City Council February 28th, 2024 public participation session, several residents expressed their concerns over car speeding issues in the city which are causing fatalities, property damage, and a general feeling of insecurity on city streets. These complaints come at the same time as family and friends of Katherine Colon expressed their […]

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‘The Janes’ Creators To Speak at CCSU Luncheon for Womenโ€™s History Month

With women’s reproductive rights under attack at the United States Supreme Court and across the nation, CCSU is to host a luncheon for Womenโ€™s History Month featuring Tia Lessin and Emma Pildes, creators of the award-winning documentary, “The Janes.” “In the spring of 1972, police raided an apartment on the South Side of Chicago where […]

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Queen Ann Nzinga’s Center Planning 15th Annual Constance โ€œConnieโ€ Renee Wilson Collins Exceptional Women Concert

The Queen Ann Nzinga’s Center is planning its 15th Annual Constance โ€œConnieโ€ Renee Wilson Collins Exceptional Women Concert. The event is in honor of Constance โ€œConnieโ€ Renee Wilson Collins, who was New Britain’s first African-American elected official, having served three terms on the City Council. She was known as a strong and deeply respected political, […]

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New Britain Racial Justice Coalition Holding March Membership Meeting and Iftar

The New Britain Racial Justice Coalition is planning its March Membership Meeting and Iftar. The event is March 19, 2024 at 6:30pm. “Join us for our March Membership Meeting and Iftar as we break bread, share stories, and strengthen our commitment to justice and liberation,” the Coalition says, asking people to RVSP online for food […]

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New Britain NAACP Pasta Dinner Fundraiser And Membership Event Coming This Saturday

The NAACP New Britain Branch is holding its pasta dinner fundraiser and membership event this Saturday, March 16, 2024, from 12:00pm to 3:00pm, at Spottswood A.M.E. Zion Church. The NAACP says, โ€œThere are so many pasta-bilities when you get involved in your community.โ€ The event is $40 for pasta dinner and NAACP membership, $30 for […]