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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 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 […]
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By John McNamara Saturday, March 7th was one of those days when New Britain lived…
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Mayor Bobby Sanchez (D) has announced that he will host the City’s first-ever New Britain Business 360, “a comprehensive business resource fair designed to connect local entrepreneurs and business owners directly with the tools, capital, guidance, and organizations available to help them grow.” Mayor Sanchez said that, “New Britain’s businesses are the backbone of our […]
By Joseph Wasserman The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection must more closely regulate the Oxford Compressor Station in light of the recent breakdown that resulted in a rapid release of methane gas. The public needs continued and close monitoring of all pollutants being emitted by this facility, so as to protect air quality and […]
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Mayor Bobby Sanchez and City of New Britain Hosting “Business 360”
Mayor Bobby Sanchez (D) has announced that he will host the City’s first-ever New Britain Business 360, “a comprehensive business resource fair designed to connect local entrepreneurs and business owners directly with the tools, capital, guidance, and organizations available to help them grow.” Mayor Sanchez said that, “New Britain’s businesses are the backbone of our […]
Reader: Better Regulation Needed After Release of Methane Gas by the Oxford Compressor Station
By Joseph Wasserman The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection must more closely regulate the Oxford Compressor Station in light of the recent breakdown that resulted in a rapid release of methane gas. The public needs continued and close monitoring of all pollutants being emitted by this facility, so as to protect air quality and […]
New Britain NAACP to Host 2026 Freedom Fund Dinner
The New Britain NAACP has announced the 2026 Freedom Fund Dinner and is calling on the community to support its mission, advocacy and programs. The local branch of the nation’s oldest and largest civil rights organization says that the event theme for this year is “We the People”. NAACP President Jan E. Edwards says that […]
New Ordinance Proposed on Regulating Tobacco Sales
City Would Require Local Permits and Inspections By John McNamara NBPoliticus.com The New Britain Health Department will strengthen its licensing and oversite of retail tobacco sales in the city in a resolution to be considered at the September 9th Common Council meeting. The new chapter in city ordinances will for the first time “create a […]
NBMAA Hosting Access for All Community Day for Hispanic Heritage Month
The New Britain Museum of American Art (NBMAA) is hosting an All Community Day for Hispanic Heritage Month. The event is Saturday, September 19, 2026 11:00am-2pm. The Museum says, “Join us for a day of programs that celebrate the rich folkloric traditions and contemporary practices from various Hispanic cultures. Enjoy the day with your family by […]
Gorgy By Candy Hosting Fashion Show
Gorgy By Candy by Ald Candyce Scott is hosting a “Gorgy’s Fashion Show” dedicated to the victims of the September 11, 2001 attacks and their families. The event is to be on September 11, 2026 at the New Britain Museum of American Art. The event is to begin at 6pm. The event is supported by […]
A New Vision for New Britain
By Aram Ayalon As the Sanchez administration finishing its first year in New Britain and cleaning up the mess the Stewart administration left behind, it’s time to set a new vision for New Britain. After 12 years of serving the city six on school board (2007-2013) and six on the Common Council (2017-2023) and also […]
CCSU and New Britain Public Library to Host Screening of “TCB: The Toni Cade Bambara School of Organizing”
Central Connecticut State University’s Division of Campus & Community Engagement is partnering with the New Britain Public Library for a special screening of TCB: The Toni Cade Bambara School of Organizing, about artist and activist Toni Cade Bambara. Bambara, the Library says was, “an influential writer and cultural worker whose works helped define Black Arts […]