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New Britain Racial Justice Coalition
Editor’s note (1/17/2026): The New Britain Racial Justice Coalition has announced that, “Our Community Budget Vision Session scheduled for Saturday February 21st has been POSTPONED! Please be on the lookout for more information on when it will be rescheduled.” The New Britain Racial Justice Coalition is inviting the community for a Community Budget Vision Session. […]
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The New Britain Republican City Council leader, Ald Robert Smedley faces charges in the Council…
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Editor’s note (1/17/2026): The New Britain Racial Justice Coalition has announced that, “Our Community Budget…
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By Frank R. Zilinyi (Dir. of Music at South Church), In the early 2000’s, getting…
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By Joe Wasserman If you agree that our future is threatened by catastrophic climate change…
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News briefs for week ending February 14, 2026 By NB Politicus Council fills Ward 3 vacancy Democrat Alberto Borrero, a Concord Street homeowner, is the new Alderman from Ward 3 on the New Britain Council succeeding State Rep. Iris Sanchez (D-25) who was elected to the state House of Representatives in a January 6 special election. The Common […]
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News Briefs for Week Ending February 7, 2026 By NB Politicus State Rep. Sanchez Joins…
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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 […]
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The New Britain Republican City Council leader, Ald Robert Smedley faces charges in the Council in a resolution that would initiate a process that could lead to his removal from the Council. The Council is set to convene for a special meeting this Wednesday, February 18th for consideration of the resolution. The resolution, backed by […]
The City of New Britain has announced that its Tax Collector, “has been placed on paid administrative leave pending the outcome of an ongoing investigation into years of alleged financial malfeasance within City Hall.” The Tax Collector, according to the city’s website, is Cheryl S Blogoslawski. Blogoslawski became Tax Collector as a Republican when the […]
News briefs for week ending February 14, 2026 By NB Politicus Council fills Ward 3 vacancy Democrat Alberto Borrero, a Concord Street homeowner, is the new Alderman from Ward 3 on the New Britain Council succeeding State Rep. Iris Sanchez (D-25) who was elected to the state House of Representatives in a January 6 special election. The Common […]
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New Britain Public Library
New Britain Public Library: Super Kids
20 High Street
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Board of Education building
City School Building Committee
272 Main Street
Wed, Feb 18
12:15 pm
CCSU Student Center
CCSU Authors – Featuring Robert M Dowling
105 Ella Grasso Boulevard
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CCSU Copernicus Hall
CCSU Planetarium Hosting Free Shows on Pluto
1615 Stanley Street
Wed, Feb 18
2:30 pm
Hungerford Nature Center
Weekday Wild Encounters Events at Hungerford Nature Center
191 Farmington Avenue, Kensington
Wed, Feb 18
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
New Britain Public Library
New Britain Public Library Teen Homework Center
20 High Street
Wed, Feb 18
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
New Britain Public Library
“Lawyers in the Library” at New Britain Public Library
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Oak Street Police Substation
North-Oak NRZ to Meet
99 Oak Street
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City Hall
City Commission on Youth and Family Services
27 West Main Street
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Mt. Pleasant, Jane Johnson Community Center
City Housing Authority Board
18 Armistice Street
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6:30 pm
Board of Water Commissioners building
City Board of Water Commissioners
50 Caretaker Road
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Deeper Life Bible Church
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147 West Main Street
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Ald Robert Smedley Faces Possible Removal from Council Following Alleged Social Media Posts
The New Britain Republican City Council leader, Ald Robert Smedley faces charges in the Council in a resolution that would initiate a process that could lead to his removal from the Council. The Council is set to convene for a special meeting this Wednesday, February 18th for consideration of the resolution. The resolution, backed by […]
City Tax Collector Cheryl S Blogoslawski Placed on Administrative Leave
The City of New Britain has announced that its Tax Collector, “has been placed on paid administrative leave pending the outcome of an ongoing investigation into years of alleged financial malfeasance within City Hall.” The Tax Collector, according to the city’s website, is Cheryl S Blogoslawski. Blogoslawski became Tax Collector as a Republican when the […]
Council Fills Ward 3 Vacancy…City Backs Immigrant Rights…Events Mark Black History Month
News briefs for week ending February 14, 2026 By NB Politicus Council fills Ward 3 vacancy Democrat Alberto Borrero, a Concord Street homeowner, is the new Alderman from Ward 3 on the New Britain Council succeeding State Rep. Iris Sanchez (D-25) who was elected to the state House of Representatives in a January 6 special election. The Common […]
Reader: Urge State Legislators to Support Climate Change Superfund Legislation
By Joe Wasserman If you agree that our future is threatened by catastrophic climate change urge your State Representative and State Senator to advocate for HB 5156, An Concerning a Climate Change Superfund. The oil company profits have been massive and it is the oil companies that should pay for the enormous damages created by […]
New Britain Racial Justice Coalition to Host Community Budget Vision Session – Postponed
Editor’s note (1/17/2026): The New Britain Racial Justice Coalition has announced that, “Our Community Budget Vision Session scheduled for Saturday February 21st has been POSTPONED! Please be on the lookout for more information on when it will be rescheduled.” The New Britain Racial Justice Coalition is inviting the community for a Community Budget Vision Session. […]
Council Democrats Propose Resolution Affirming Commitment to City Services for All Residents, Including Immigrants
Against the backdrop of the aggressive immigration policies of the Trump administration, the New Britain Democratic members of the City Council have proposed a resolution affirming the City’s, “commitment to the safety, dignity, and equal treatment of all residents.” In its resolution, the Council Democrats express that, in the community, “concerns related to federal immigration […]
Council to Appoint Alberto Borrero to Ward 3 Council Vacancy
City Council members have introduced a resolution to appoint Concord Street resident Alberto Borrero to fill a vacancy on the Council representing Ward 3. The vacancy is created because of the election of State Rep Iris Sanchez (D-25) in a special election last month. Rep Sanchez has already begun serving at the State Capitol during […]
Rep. Iris Sanchez joins legislature…State grant boosts Mt. Pleasant Phase 1…Schools seek 14.82% more…City mourns Ald. Hargraves
News Briefs for Week Ending February 7, 2026 By NB Politicus State Rep. Sanchez Joins Legislature for 2026 Session State Rep. Iris Noemi Sanchez (D-25) was one of two new members of the House of Representatives to take their seats for the first time at the Connecticut General Assembly’s 2026 session on opening day, February […]
