06 December, 2025

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NAACP

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‘Literacy for Justice’ Program Remembers Rev. King at Memorial Wreath Laying

“The rights he dedicated his life to are under threat” By John McNamara A wintry mix outside forced the organizers of the memorial wreath laying for the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. inside on Saturday April 12th to mark the anniversary of the assassination of the civil rights leader on April 4, 1968. The โ€œLiteracy […]

New Britain Racial Justice Coalition

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New Britain Racial Justice Coalition Condemns Mayor Stewartโ€™s Veto of Education, Housing and Public Service

By the New Britain Racial Justice Coalition, The New Britain Racial Justice Coalition (NBRJC) strongly condemns Mayor Erin Stewartโ€™s June 7 veto of the City Councilโ€™s amended FY 2025 budget, which prioritized long-overdue investments in education, housing, and public services. The veto reverses a budget that was shaped by extensive community input and advocacy. Over […]

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City Hosting “Breakfast with Santa” at the Senior Center

The New Britain Recreation and Community Services Department is planning its annual Breakfast with Santa event at the New Britain Senior Center. “Santa will be making a special stop to the New Britain Senior Center,” the department says. “Heโ€™ll bring a pancake breakfast, fun Christmas themed activities, Christmas music, selfies with Santa, and more!” The […]
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48th Annual Holiday Bazaar Planned at New Britain Senior Center

The New Britain Recreation and Community Services Department has announced the upcoming 48th Annual Holiday Bazaar at New Britain Senior Center. “Get ready to kick off the holiday season with us at the New Britain Senior Center!” the city says. “Our 48th Annual Holiday Bazaar promises a festive day filled with joy and excitement.” The […]

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Diaspora Society Hosting Ugly Sweater Party

The Diaspora Multicultural Society has announced that it is hosting an “Ugly Sweater Party.” “Bring your friends,” Diaspora says, “and let’s make this holiday season a bit more absurd and a lot more entertaining.” “Come for the fun and laughter, leave with a sense of gratitude,” the Society says, adding that the entry fee is, […]

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City Hosting “Breakfast with Santa” at the Senior Center

The New Britain Recreation and Community Services Department is planning its annual Breakfast with Santa event at the New Britain Senior Center. “Santa will be making a special stop to the New Britain Senior Center,” the department says. “Heโ€™ll bring a pancake breakfast, fun Christmas themed activities, Christmas music, selfies with Santa, and more!” The […]

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48th Annual Holiday Bazaar Planned at New Britain Senior Center

The New Britain Recreation and Community Services Department has announced the upcoming 48th Annual Holiday Bazaar at New Britain Senior Center. “Get ready to kick off the holiday season with us at the New Britain Senior Center!” the city says. “Our 48th Annual Holiday Bazaar promises a festive day filled with joy and excitement.” The […]

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Friends of the New Britain Public Library Hosting Eleventh Annual Holiday Pop-Up Sale

Friends of the New Britain Public Library has announced that it is hosting its Eleventh Annual Holiday Pop-Up Sale. The Sale is to be Saturday, December 6, 2025 from 9:30am to 3:00pm at the Main Library at 20 High Street, the organization says. Friends of the New Britain Public Library says that, “The Sale features […]

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Democrat Iris Sanchez and Republican Jamie Vaughan Running in Special Election for State Representative

Democratic City Council member, Ald Iris Noemi Sanchez (D-3) and city Constable Jamie Vaughan (R) are running for State Representative in the January 6th special election to fill the vacancy in the 25th Assembly District. The district is open after Mayor Bobby Sanchez (D) was elected to the city’s top office earlier this month. In […]

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Gov Lamont Orders Special Election for New Britain House of Representatives District

Gov Ned Lamont has ordered a special election to be held to fill the vacancy in the 25th Assembly District. Mayor Bobby Sanchez (D) represented the district in the State House of Representatives until he took office as Mayor of the city. “Under state law,” Gov Lamont said, “the governor is required to issue a […]

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Conference Planned at CCSU on Latino Identity and Self-Expression Through Art

CCSU’s Latin American, Latino, and Caribbean Center (LALCC) is welcoming everyone to its first, “Latino Identity and Self-Expression Through Art” conference saying the, “event will bring together major collectors, scholars of Latino Studies, museum professionals, art historians, students, and members of the community in a day of discussion and collaboration around the topic of Latino […]

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Thanksgiving Dinner Planned for Those in Need

A group of local faith and community organizations, city departments and educational institutions are hosting a Thanksgiving Dinner for those in need in the community. Right Now Ministries, the Black Ministerial Alliance, the New Britain Police Department, the New Britain Fire Department and staff and students of CCSU, Goodwin Tech and New Britain High School […]

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