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Incumbent Gov Ned Lamont (D) appears to have been chosen by Democratic voters to run…
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The Community Foundation of Greater New Britain (CFGNB) has announced that it is hosting an…
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By Candyce Scott The City of New Britain’s third-year anniversary of the Black Business Resolution…
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by John McNamara Sponsors and attendees at the New Britain Public Library’s (NBPL) 10th Annual Fundraiser on…
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By F&S Chase Updated 8-30-26 Presentation #52: This updated record is being shared regarding the…
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By Friends of the New Britain Public Library The Annual Textbook Sale, sponsored by the Friends of the New Britain Public Library will be held from August 29 – September 19 this year, on the Main floor of the library on 20 High Street in New Britain. It will be open during library hours (visit […]
Flooding Series
By F&S Chase Updated 8-30-26 Presentation #52: This updated record is being shared regarding the…
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By John McNamara Saturday, March 7th was one of those days when New Britain lived…
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The Community Foundation of Greater New Britain (CFGNB) has announced that it is hosting an event, “for nonprofit professionals who spend their days supporting others,” to have, “an opportunity to step away from the day-to-day demands of their work and dedicate a day to their own health, wellbeing, priorities, and goals.” The Foundation will host […]
By F&S Chase Updated 8-30-26 Presentation #52: This updated record is being shared regarding the status of our neighborhood’s storm-sewer system and the City and State responses. Our concerns must be given the highest priority. To: -Our Neighborhood Flooding, Sanitary Back-Up, and Break Victims-Concerned Taxpayers and Residents-City, State, and Federal Officials For the record, this […]
By Gleb Tsipursky, PhD New Britain already has two pieces of the workforce model the AI era needs. Central Connecticut State University’s AI Corridor is built around applied research, hands-on learning and industry-connected projects. This spring, Connecticut also highlighted newly certified apprenticeship coursework at Lincoln Technical Institute in New Britain, where students combine rigorous instruction […]
Wed, Sep 2
9:00 am - 8:00 pm
New Britain Public Library
Wed, Sep 2
10:00 am
New Britain Public Library
New Britain Public Library: Super Kids
20 High Street
Wed, Sep 2
11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Central Park
Wed, Sep 2
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
New Britain Public Library
Wed, Sep 2
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
New Life ll
Unshakeble Men at New Life II Recovery Community Center
117 West Main Street
Wed, Sep 2
12:15 pm
CCSU Copernicus Hall
CCSU Planetarium Hosting Show on Stars
1615 Stanley Street
Wed, Sep 2
6:30 pm
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City Council Committee on Administration, Finance and Law and Public Services
27 West Main Street
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New Britain Public Library Hosting Solar Eclipse Event
The New Britain Public Library is to host a Solar Eclipse Event. The Library says that, Come watch the Solar Eclipse with Free Solar Eclipse Glasses from the National Science Foundation. Come to the library from 1:00 – 2:00 to make solar eclipse themed crafts, then meet us at Walnut Hill Park at 2:00 to […]
Diaspora Society to Celebrate Grand Re-Opening
The Diaspora Multicultural Society, Inc has announced that it is holding an Grand Re-Opening. “We are excited to get back to a regular schedule of events and happenings for our members and guests!” the community organization says. The event is to be on Friday, April 5, 2024. “Doors open at 6 pm.” say event organizers. […]
Harlem Wizards Event in New Britain to Benefit New Britain Students
The Harlem Wizards comedic basketball team are to face off against the “Hurricane Hoopers”, a team of New Britain teachers in a ‘game’ to raise funds for educational programming and scholarships for New Britain students. The event is to be on April 23, 2024 at 6:30pm at New Britain High School. The Consolidated School District […]
Protecting our Birds and Bees Presentation by the Sierra Club on Pesticides in Connecticut
The Sierra Club Connecticut is presenting a program, Pesticides in Connecticut- Protecting our Birds and Bees, in an upcoming event at New Britain Public Library. “Join Sierra Club CT at the New Britain Public Library,” the environmental organization says, “for an informative program on the dangers of the pesticide Neonicotinoids and pose to both human […]
Federal Earmarks Bring New Funds For Housing, Emergency Shelter And Sewer System
by John McNamara New Britain is the beneficiary of specially appropriated federal funds to address needs for the unhoused, affordable housing development and a deteriorating storm water and sewer system under the recently adopted Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2024. Funded with $2,134,752 are three projects for two nonprofit agencies and municipal government submitted by U.S. […]
New Britain Police Malpractice Settlements Suggests Needed Reform
City council agenda items indicate that the City of New Britain has been settling claims against its police force in a rate that suggests reform is needed. On October 11, 2023, the city of New Britain settled a claim by Mr. Ortiz against detective Linda Glimpse for $3,500 alleging she conducted false arrest in March […]
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 […]