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Incumbent Gov Ned Lamont (D) appears to have been chosen by Democratic voters to run…
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By Friends of the New Britain Public Library The Annual Textbook Sale, sponsored by the…
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By Carol S. Austad, Ph.D The spotted lanternfly is no longer someone else’s problem. It…
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by John McNamara Sponsors and attendees at the New Britain Public Library’s (NBPL) 10th Annual Fundraiser on…
Opinion
Opinion by CT People’s Survival Programs On Saturday, August 8 at 12:00 PM, the coalition…
Community Announcements
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 […]
By Bike New Britain On Monday, Bike New Britain will be providing the 5th grade class at Smalley School in New Britain with a bike safety education program. Beginning on Monday, May 4th and continuing through Thursday, May 7th, members of Bike New Britain will be conducting safety education classes from 8am to 9:45am Then […]
History
By John McNamara Saturday, March 7th was one of those days when New Britain lived…
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 8-17-26 Presentation #51: This updated record is being shared regarding the status of our…
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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 […]
Pathways/Senderos is hosting its Annual Pathways Walk-a-Thon. About the event, on September 27, 2026, organizers say that, The 27th Pathways Walk-a-Thon is Pathways/Senderos’ largest fundraiser of the year. Registration begins at 9:30, with the walk kicking off at 10:00, followed by refreshments and a raffle. Sponsorship opportunities are available; please contact Heather at [email protected] for […]
Thu, Aug 20
9:30 am - 10:00 am
New Britain Public Library Jefferson Branch
Tiny Tales at New Britain Public Library Jefferson Branch
140 Horse Plain Road
Thu, Aug 20
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
New Life ll
Computer Lab at New Life II Recovery Community Center
117 West Main Street
Thu, Aug 20
11:00 am
New Britain Public Library Jefferson Branch
Thu, Aug 20
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
New Life ll
Arts and Crafts at New Life II Recovery Community Center
117 West Main Street
Thu, Aug 20
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
114 West Main Street
Thu, Aug 20
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Walnut Hill Park
New Britain School District Hosting 2026 “Back to School Bash”
Walnut Hill Road
Thu, Aug 20
4:00 pm
New Britain Public Library Jefferson Branch
Crafty Creatives Club at New Britain Public Library Jefferson Branch
140 Horse Plain Road
Thu, Aug 20
6:00 pm
City Hall
City Zoning Board of Appeals
27 West Main Street
Thu, Aug 20
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Gallery 66
Open Mic at Gallery 66
66 West Main Street
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Friends of the New Britain Public Library Hosting Annual Textbook Sale
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 […]
Pathways/Senderos Planning Annual Walk-a-Thon
Pathways/Senderos is hosting its Annual Pathways Walk-a-Thon. About the event, on September 27, 2026, organizers say that, The 27th Pathways Walk-a-Thon is Pathways/Senderos’ largest fundraiser of the year. Registration begins at 9:30, with the walk kicking off at 10:00, followed by refreshments and a raffle. Sponsorship opportunities are available; please contact Heather at [email protected] for […]
Neighborhood Activists: Updated Flooding Presentation #51
Updated 8-17-26 Presentation #51: This updated record is being shared regarding the status of our neighborhood’s storm-sewer system and the City and State responses. Our concerns must be given the highest priority. To: Our Neighborhood Flooding, Sanitary Back-Up, and Break VictimsConcerned Taxpayers and ResidentsCity, State, and Federal Officials Brief History: The Allen St. Storm-Sewer System […]
Gov Lamont Directs Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Former Lt Gov Nancy Wyman
Former Connecticut Lieutenant Governor Nancy Wyman passed away early Wednesday morning, prompting Gov Ned Lamont to direct that all US and state flags on Connecticut state government buildings be lowered to half-staff immediately. Wyman, who served as the state’s 108th lieutenant governor from 2011 to 2019, was remembered as a trailblazing leader and a tireless […]
Lamont and Shea Win Their Primaries, Including in New Britain
Incumbent Gov Ned Lamont (D) appears to have been chosen by Democratic voters to run for a third term as Connecticut’s Governor, as unofficial results of the Democratic primary show him defeating State Rep Josh Elliott (D) by a more than two-to-one margin. In New Britain, unofficial results show Lamont winning by 1,557 votes to […]
Lamont, Bysiewicz, Hayes, Sanchez and other Democrats Rally in New Britain Ahead of the Tuesday Primaries
Gov Ned Lamont (D), Lt Gov Susan Bysiewicz (D), Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (D-5), Mayor Bobby Sanchez (D) and other Democrats on Sunday ahead of Democratic and Republican primaries, concluding on Tuesday. The rally as held at that Democratic Party Headquarters on Bassett Street. Voters this year will be selecting party nominees for the upcoming State […]
Upcoming Community Event Seeks to Ignite Hope for Mental Health and Recovery in New Britain
As challenges like substance use and housing struggles continue to affect members of the community, an upcoming event aims to offer support, resources, and the vital message that no one should have to face these hardships alone. “From Faith to Freedom: Igniting Hope in Mental Health & Recovery” will be held on Saturday, August 22, […]
CT People’s Survival Programs: Coalition to Close Osborn Correctional Institution to Hold Rally
Opinion by CT People’s Survival Programs On Saturday, August 8 at 12:00 PM, the coalition Close Osborn Correctional Institution will hold a rally outside Osborn Correctional Institution (OCI), located in Somers, Connecticut, to demand the closure of the medium-security prison. Speakers will share statements from men currently incarcerated at OCI and highlight the ongoing health, […]