2016
The Secrets to a Successful Tag Sale
By Leslie Jacobs Staff Writer Did you ever look at photos in magazines and wonder where did the homeowners put all of the books, china, exercise equipment…“the clutter” in the house? Everything might be hidden away in another room, or maybe the homeowners got organized and had a tag sale and now are celebrating […]
Summer Youth Employment and Learning Program Begins!
By Geoff Elterich Staff Writer The Summer Youth Employment and Learning Program (SYELP) begins this week in New Britain. SYELP is a work and learn experience designed for 8th-12th graders that runs for 5-6 weeks in July and August. In New Britain, four organizations help run SYELP: Opportunities Industrialization Center of New Britain (OIC); Greater […]
The Selling Of Patton Brook Well: Will New Britain Get A Fair Price To Help Southington Address Its Water Crisis?
—– Mayor Stewart’s Lowered $1 Million Price Drastically Undervalues Patton Brook Well —– By John McNamara Contributing Columnist A Monday, July 11th public hearing at New Britain City Hall will take up a proposed sale of the city’s Patton Brook Well in Southington as that town’s water commission faces growing challenges to address its need […]
Bees Still Win Despite Losing Outman to Pirates
By Robert Held Staff Writer Josh Outman was supposed to start for the New Britain Bees on Friday, against their in-state rivals the Bridgeport Bluefish. However, before the game, Outman was signed by the Pittsburg Pirates. The Bees have had a number of pitchers signed to Major League Baseball teams this season. Outman joins fellow […]
Six Bees Named to All-Star Team
By Robert Held Staff Writer Six members of the New Britain Bees were selected to the Liberty Division All –Star team for the Atlantic League, on July 13th. However, one of them is unlikely to play. Cole Johnson might not be able to play because he was signed by the Arizona Diamondbacks, and will report […]
East Side Restaurant Brings Munich To New Britain
By Sheridan Cyr Lifestyles Editor Throughout the city of New Britain are countless gems that hold incredibly rich culture. East Side Restaurant is one of those gems where guests can enjoy a true German experience in a breathtakingly beautiful and true-to-its-colors setting. The two-tier building, located at 131 Dwight St., gives the guest a handful […]
NBMAA Hosts Al Fenton Big Band at First Friday
By Olivia Jablonski Managing Editor The New Britain Museum of American Art held its first, First Friday of the summer season on July 1st, bringing in live musicians, local artisans, and local vendors for food and drink tastings for guests of the extravagant event. The Museum featured central Connecticut-based, Al Fenton Big Band, who performed […]
Senator Anders Impresses Little Poland
By Larry Clark Copy Editor It was a hot afternoon on Wednesday as Anna Maria Anders, Senator for the Polish government, toured the Broad St. section of Little Poland. Anders spent the full day in New Britain, leaving a positive impression on those she met. “She is a very warm person, well spoken and an […]
Fourth of July Fireworks Around the Corner
By Olivia Jablonski Managing Editor Summer is all about relaxing and having a good time. The anticipation is rising as New Britain prepares for its Fourth of July weekend and its music series, which starts on Wednesday, July 6. Starting with the Fourth of July, the New Britain Parks and Recreation Department will be hosting […]
Bees Manager to Lead All-Star Team
By Robert Held Staff Writer New Britain Bees manager Stan Cliburn will be managing in the Atlantic League All-Star game, but he will not be representing his current team. Last year, Cliburn managed the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs in the Freedom Division, and led his then team all the way to the Atlantic League Championship […]