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New Britain Racial Justice Coalition
The New Britain Racial Justice Coalition is inviting the community for a Community Budget Vision Session. The organization says that, We plan to ask and discuss answers to:-How does funding impact our community?-What do you want to see funded in New Britain? “Join us for lunch, discussion, and envisioning what WE want our city to […]
News
Against the backdrop of the aggressive immigration policies of the Trump administration, the New Britain…
Community News
The New Britain Racial Justice Coalition is inviting the community for a Community Budget Vision…
Religious Affairs
By Frank R. Zilinyi (Dir. of Music at South Church), In the early 2000’s, getting…
Opinion
By Joe Wasserman If you agree that our future is threatened by catastrophic climate change…
NAACP
The NAACP New Britain #2006 and the Diaspora Multicultural Society are planning a Hosting Day of Service event Honoring Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr and local “Stewards of the Dream.” Event organizers say that the event is, “A community-centered gathering rooted in Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr’s belief that justice is love made […]
News Analysis
News Briefs for Week Ending February 7, 2026 By NB Politicus State Rep. Sanchez Joins…
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,…
Featured Journalism
Director Sjöberg Shares Plans To Build Infrastructure For Reading In New Britain by John McNamara…
History
Dr. Lisa Wisniewski’s Book Shares Oral Histories from Communities in Connecticut and Massachusetts So Migrants’…
Latest News and Opinion
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 […]
The New Britain Racial Justice Coalition is inviting the community for a Community Budget Vision Session. The organization says that, We plan to ask and discuss answers to:-How does funding impact our community?-What do you want to see funded in New Britain? “Join us for lunch, discussion, and envisioning what WE want our city to […]
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 […]
Sat, Feb 14
10:00 am
Gallery 66
Gallery 66 Hosting “Let’s Talk Art”
66 West Main Street
Sat, Feb 14
10:00 am
Hungerford Nature Center
Weekday Wild Encounters Events at Hungerford Nature Center
191 Farmington Avenue, Kensington
Sat, Feb 14
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Gallery 66
“Outsider Artist” Exhibition Opening Reception at Gallery 66
66 West Main Street
Sat, Feb 14
8:00 pm
Hole in the Wall Theater
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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
The New Britain Racial Justice Coalition is inviting the community for a Community Budget Vision Session. The organization says that, We plan to ask and discuss answers to:-How does funding impact our community?-What do you want to see funded in New Britain? “Join us for lunch, discussion, and envisioning what WE want our city to […]
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 […]
Snow Ban Issued in New Britain Starting Friday, February 6, 2026 at 8:00pm – Ended 7/7/2026 at 6:00pm
Editor’s note: New Britain Police announced that the parking ban ended at 6:00pm 2/7/2026 and that cars needed to be removed from free parking lots by midnight. The office of Mayor Bobby Sanchez has announced that: SNOW EMERGENCY PARKING BAN Beginning Friday, February 6, 2026 at 8:00pm A parking ban has been ordered by Mayor […]
Alderman Hargraves Brought People Together
Remembering A Life of Public Service, Helping Others Alderman Jerrell Hargraves, who died unexpectedly this week, brought a quiet, unassuming demeanor to his work as the city’s human rights officer and on the Common Council representing Ward 2. When Jerrell spoke in that baritone voice on any issue before the Council he had something substantive […]
Take It From a Hundred Year Old: Vote If You Don’t Want a Tyrant King
By Ida Cohen The United States uniquely defied thousands of years of governments led by kings, by creating a country of laws. The cry of the times, “No taxation without representation!” The people’s will would be reflected by their votes. No kings for us! How ironic, “All men are created equal…” when the fathers of […]
Job Information and Career Resources Sessions Continue at New Britain Public Library
The New Britain Public Library has announced that it is partnering with the American Job Center, “to continue our one-on-one Job Information and Career Resources sessions that will take place on the second and fourth Monday of each month.” “Do you want to improve your current job prospects, find a new job, or change careers?” […]