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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 Joseph Wasserman Our nation must oppose the trillion dollar military budget proposed by the…
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 […]
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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,…
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Withdrawn Plan for Truck Stop Near Batterson Pond Echoes Past Fights Over New Britain Watershed by John McNamara http://nbpoliticus.com Residents of Farmington and New Britain rose up as one voice in recent weeks to oppose the plan of Noble Gas Real Estate Holdings to build a diesel-gas refueling facility and warehouse on about six acres […]
New Britain Mayor Bobby Sanchez (D) and the City Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities is planning its annual Juneteenth Flag Raising celebration. The event, on Thursday, June 18th, is to be at Central Park at 2:00pm. Juneteenth is a national celebration of the end of slavery, won by force of arms in the struggle […]
Mayor Bobby Sanchez (D) and the New Britain state legislative delegation, State Sen Rick Lopes (D-6), Rep Manny Sanchez (D-24), Rep Iris Sanchez (D-25), Rep Dave DeFronzo (D-26) and Rep Gary Turco (D-27) announced that the city has been awarded a $788,210 grant for critical pedestrian traffic signal improvements. The funding, allocated through the Connecticut […]
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New Britain Public Library Jefferson Branch
Tiny Tales at New Britain Public Library Jefferson Branch
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New Britain Public Library Jefferson Branch
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New Britain Public Library
New Britain Public Library: Family Story Hour
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New Britain Racial Justice Coalition to Hold Community Meeting
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Water Is Life: Citizen Opposition Nixes Another Threat to Wetlands and Watershed
Withdrawn Plan for Truck Stop Near Batterson Pond Echoes Past Fights Over New Britain Watershed by John McNamara http://nbpoliticus.com Residents of Farmington and New Britain rose up as one voice in recent weeks to oppose the plan of Noble Gas Real Estate Holdings to build a diesel-gas refueling facility and warehouse on about six acres […]
Juneteenth Flag Raising to be Hosted by Mayor Bobby Sanchez and City Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities
New Britain Mayor Bobby Sanchez (D) and the City Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities is planning its annual Juneteenth Flag Raising celebration. The event, on Thursday, June 18th, is to be at Central Park at 2:00pm. Juneteenth is a national celebration of the end of slavery, won by force of arms in the struggle […]
New Britain Wins $788,210 State Grant for Pedestrian Safety
Mayor Bobby Sanchez (D) and the New Britain state legislative delegation, State Sen Rick Lopes (D-6), Rep Manny Sanchez (D-24), Rep Iris Sanchez (D-25), Rep Dave DeFronzo (D-26) and Rep Gary Turco (D-27) announced that the city has been awarded a $788,210 grant for critical pedestrian traffic signal improvements. The funding, allocated through the Connecticut […]
New Britain Celebrates Annual Little Poland Festival
Photojournalism by Dr Frank Gerratana. Cover photo by Dr Frank Gerratana. New Britain’s vibrant Little Poland Festival was again celebrated in the city’s Broad Street neighborhood, where many thousands of people gathered to enjoy Polish culture, music and food. Tens of thousands of people filled Broad Street for blocks during the massively popular event in […]
Federal Authorities Reportedly Subpoena City Records Related to Erin Stewart Investigation
According to the Hartford Courant and WTNH News 8, the City of New Britain has been served with a subpoena today by federal authorities related to a grand jury investigation into former Mayor Erin Stewart (R). The subpoena requires the city to produce a series of records related to Stewart. Records included are, from June […]
Mental Health Column by Ald Candyce Scott – Mental Health Awareness Year
By Candyce Scott Peace and love this is Alderwoman Candyce Scott, and I am thrilled to report that the Mental Health Awareness Year is off to a good start. We have been prioritizing mental health and want to share some of the accomplishments we have made with Education and Environmental improvements, Cultural Awareness, Safety and […]
Mayor Sanchez Hosting Groundbreaking Ceremonies for Willow Street Park Expansion
Mayor Bobby Sanchez (D) has announced that he, as well as other city officials, community leaders, and project partners will gather for ceremonies to celebrate the groundbreaking of the Willow Street Park Expansion Project. City Director of Operations & Communications Alisha Rayner said that the project is, “an investment that will enhance recreational opportunities, improve […]
Reader: The Trillion Dollar Military Budget will Hurt Us All
By Joseph Wasserman Our nation must oppose the trillion dollar military budget proposed by the Trump administration. We do not need a military budget bigger than the next ten military powers put together . We do not need to be exporting weapons all around the world, engaging in endless wars and we not need the […]
Batterson Park Reopens: Nature Awaits This Summer
By John McNamara – nbpoliticus.com FARMINGTON – Batterson Park, closed and unused for more than a decade, will be open to all visitors this summer as a place for picnicking, short hikes, birding, bald eagle watching, kayaking, fishing, splash padding or just communing with nature on the New Britain-Farmington line. Officials from Farmington, Hartford and […]