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New Britain Racial Justice Coalition
Saying, “New Britain deserves better!” the New Britain Racial Justice Coalition is calling city residents to action, in support of city funding for emergency housing and education. Mayor Erin Stewart (R) is set to announce her budget for the upcoming year tomorrow. After that, the Council will consider the budget. “We’re calling on the New […]
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“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 “Literacy […]
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In New Britain, community meetings and events from today to Sunday, May 25, 2025 include
The Prudance Crandall Center and the Klingberg Family Centers are each receiving $5,000 grants from the American Savings Foundation based on applications prepared by Central Connecticut State University students, as part of their “The Psychology of Giving and Introduction to Philanthropy” class. The class, CCSU says, taught the students about the world of non-profits and […]
Tue, May 20
10:00 am
City Hall
City Hall Safety Committee
27 West Main Street
Tue, May 20
10:30 am
City Hall
City Local Prevention Council
27 West Main Street
Tue, May 20
1:00 pm
Wheeler Clinic
Hunger Action Team Meeting
40 Hart Street
Tue, May 20
1:00 pm
Senior Center
Senior Sleuths Book Club
55 Pearl Street
Tue, May 20
5:30 pm
Mattabassett District office
Mattabassett District Commission Engineering Committee
245 Main Street, Cromwell
Tue, May 20
6:00 pm
City Hall
City Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities
27 West Main Street
Tue, May 20
6:00 pm
City Hall
City Animal Welfare Commission
27 West Main Street
Tue, May 20
6:00 pm
New Britain Public Library
Anime in the Teen Room at New Britain Public Library
20 High Street
Tue, May 20
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
New Britain Public Library
Evening Book Club at New Britain Public Library
20 High Street
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Community Events and Meetings in New Britain from May 19th to 25th
In New Britain, community meetings and events from today to Sunday, May 25, 2025 include
CCSU Students Learn Non Profit Grant Development – Succeed in Winning $10,000 for New Britain Nonprofits
The Prudance Crandall Center and the Klingberg Family Centers are each receiving $5,000 grants from the American Savings Foundation based on applications prepared by Central Connecticut State University students, as part of their “The Psychology of Giving and Introduction to Philanthropy” class. The class, CCSU says, taught the students about the world of non-profits and […]
Honoring the Great Harriet S Geragosian – Steadfast, Caring, Progressive Leader
By Tim O’Brien I was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of the great Harriet S Geragosian. I am saddened for her wonderful family, and I extend my heartfelt sympathy to her son, State Auditor and former state Rep John Geragosian, his wife, Audrey, daughter Molly and all of the members of their family. […]
Council Approves Federal HUD Funds Allocations
The City Council approved allocations of funding the city receives from the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) yesterday, with changes made from the recommendations that had earlier been made by the city Commission on Community and Neighborhood Development. Council Democrats and Republicans debated priorities for the funding, with amendments proposed by Democrats […]
Allen St. Storm-Sewer-Sanitary Problem-Project. Presentation #35. Mayor Stewart is $8M short!
All of our recent flooding updates and narratives with photos, video interviews, documents, etc. are published on-line in the New Britain Progressive’s “Flooding Series”. Listen to and view our City Council Presentations on the City Web-Site… Go to newbritainct.gov. Click on government, common council, videos. To: Our Neighborhood Flooding and Sanitary Back-Up Victims, Concerned Citizens/Taxpayers, City […]
2025 New Britain Dionysos Greek Festival This Weekend
The Saint George Greek Orthodox Church has announced its 2025 Dionysos Greek Festival. The event is to be Friday, May 16, 2025, from 11:00am to 1:00am, Saturday, May 17th, from 11:00am to 1:00am and Sunday, May 18th, 12:00pm to 8:00pm. “Annual festival! Free parking/Free admission. Offering traditional Greek food, Greek music, Greek dance performances, local […]
Community Events and Meetings in New Britain from May 12th to 18th
In New Britain, community meetings and events from today to Sunday, May 18, 2025 include
City Council to Consider Allocations of Federal HUD Grants
The City Council is set to consider a resolution allocating funds provided to the city by the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The funding, the resolution says is to support, “the HUD goals of developing viable communities, providing decent housing and suitable living environments, and to expand economic opportunities principally for low-and […]
Queen Ann Nzinga Center Hosting ‘Kwanzaa in May’
The Queen Ann Nzinga Center is hosting a “Kwanzaa in May’ event, saying, “Join us for a community celebration recognizing the achievements of our youth.” The Center adds, “Enjoy an afternoon of food, games, music, and more. This event is free and open to the public—all are welcome. Come celebrate with us and support the […]