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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
City Hall
City Council Committee on Administration, Finance and Law and Public Services
27 West Main Street
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Trinity-On-Main Hosting Easter Egg Hunt
New Britain’s Trinity-On-Main arts and performance venue is planning its annual Easter Egg Hunt event. The event is to include, “pizza and refreshments at 12 noon,” Trinity-On-Main says, “followed by the Easter Egg Hunt,” adding, “family friendly movie starts at 1:00!” The event is March 30, 2024. Trinity-On-Main says that event is for kids, ages […]
Rebuttal to Mayor Stewart’s Comments Flooding Concerns In New Britain
1) Mayor Stewart noted; the city has applied for numerous grants and requested funding through our state delegation yearly for the last 10 years and so far, we have not been successful in it being awarded. 2) Mayor Stewart noted; there is no construction budget allocated for the Allen St. Project right now because it […]
Row B Wins Democratic Town Committee Primary Election in New Britain
The Row B slates for Democratic Town Committee in Ward 1 and Ward 3 both won in Tuesday’s primary election for the Democratic Party’s Town Committee. The election had pitted two slates in two of the city’s five wards in what was, at times, a heated contest. The candidates on Row B campaigned on experience […]
New Britain Public Library Hosting Computer Basics Class on GMail
The New Britain Public Library is hosting a Computer Basics Class on GMail. The Library adds, Come check out our new monthly program, Computer Basics! We’re going back to the beginning and building up your knowledge about how to use computers. This lesson is hands-on. It will be about step by step creating a Gmail […]
Rep. Sanchez and Ald. Santiago Hosting “Pizza and Public Service” Event
State Representative Manny Sanchez (D-24) and City Council President Pro-Tempore Francisco Santiago (D-5) are host a “Pizza and Public Service” event. They invite people to, Please join us for an informative meeting on state and local efforts for improving our neighborhoods, economic development and other work being done. We anticipate a great exchange of ideas […]
Ward 3 Resident Supports Candyce Scott for Democratic Town Committee
By Elizabeth Phillips, I’ve known Candyce Scott for nearly three years, and have had the opportunity to work with her on several community events. Ms. Scott is newly elected to the New Britain City Council, however she is no stranger to the many committees, boards, and other organizations involved with the improvement of New Britain. […]
In Dispute with New Britain Mayor Stewart, Sanders Files for Freedom of Information
New Britain business owner and former Republican Council member James Sanders, Jr. has filed a Freedom of Information request from Mayor Erin Stewart (R) and a number of key city hall officials, apparently related to a running dispute over property development in the city’s East Side neighborhood. Sanders, of FAFO Properties and Chamberlain Square LLC, […]
Demonstrators Call for “Justice for Katherine” in Front of the New Britain Police Headquarters
Following state attorney Maureen Platt report issued on February 24, 2024 exonerating New Britain officer Connor Reinsch from any responsibility driving accident where his vehicle struck and killed Katherine Colon on September 21, 2023; Colon’s family, relatives and friends held a rally on Sunday, March 3, 2024 in front of the New Britain police building. […]
Vote Row C Democratic Town Committee Candidate Encourages Votes for ‘Dems for Change’
By Daniel Price A group of Democrats in February 2024 decided to challenge the leadership of the New Britain Democratic Party in voting wards 1 and 3. This occurred as the current leadership was unwilling to negotiate a more representative membership to open the DTC to a wider base of members. We gathered over 400 […]
Community Events and Meetings in New Britain, Mar 4th to 10th
In New Britain, community meetings and events from today to Sunday, March 10, 2024 include,