April 2017
Sights and Sounds of the 2017 Little Poland Festival
Rain did little to dampen the spirits of the many thousands of visitors at the 2017 Little Poland Festival in New Britain on April 30th. With food, music, dancing and celebration of Polish culture, the 2017 festival was another great success. Here are some of the sights and sounds of a festive celebration:
5th Annual Hoops for Homeless Benefit for Programs Addressing Homelessness of Children and Families
In summertime heat and sunny weather, players of all ages competed in the 5th year of the annual Hoops for Homeless tournament. Main Street was turned into a series of basketball courts for players of all ages. As the event’s Facebook page says: Hoops for Homeless is all ages annual 3 on 3 basketball tournament staged […]
Democratic Legislators Announce Approval of Funding for New Columbus Commons Housing Construction
New Britain state legislators announced the approval of funding for a mixed-use development on the site of New Britain’s old police station. Senator Terry Gerratana (D-New Britain), Representative Bobby Sanchez (D-New Britain), Peter Tercyak (D-New Britain), Representative Rick Lopes (D-New Britain) announced the new building, which will be called “Columbus Commons.” Senator Gerratana, in announcing […]
Excitement Grows for the Little Poland Festival On April 30th
New Britain’s Little Poland Festival is just days away, on April 30th, and excitement grows for the celebration of Polish culture, cuisine and community. The festival, on Broad Street, drew twenty thousand visitors in 2016, and excitement is growing for this year’s event. Adding more official importance to the festival, the Honorable Maciej Golubiewski, the […]
Frozen Yogurt Fundraiser for New Britain Area League of Women Voters April 28th
Your Sweet Central, the frozen yogurt shop at 1535 Stanley Street, next to CCSU is hosting a sweet fundraiser for the New Britain Area League of Women Voters. All day on April 28th, from 11:00am to 10:00pm, when customers purchase frozen yogurt and other goodies at Your Sweet Central and say they are supporting the […]
With Spring Arriving Another Chance To Get Organized As You Clean
By Leslie Jacobs At the beginning of this year you promised yourself you’d get organized, but you didn’t. Now, you have another chance with spring cleaning weather happening next week. Let’s start with the car: I’ve read about organizing your car and always they mention the blanket, the water, the flashlight and the first aid […]
Mark Twain’s “The Prince and the Pauper” at New Britain Youth Theater
The New Britain Youth Theater‘s next production on stage is Mark Twain classic “The Prince and the Pauper”, with a theatrical twist. As the New Britain Youth Theater describes the Play, In the play, when a group of neighborhood girls and boys visit Twain at home, he narrates and passes out parts, and the children […]
Democrat Merrill Gay Announces Candidacy for Mayor
One hundred and fifty supporters thronged the Pride of Connecticut Elks lodge on Elm Street to cheer on Democratic Board of Education member Merrill Gay, as he announced his candidacy for Mayor. Lt. Gov. Nancy Wyman, Sen. Terry Gerratana (D-6), Ald. Shirley Black (D-3), Rep. Bobby Sanchez (D-25), Rep. Peter Tercyak (D-26), Rep. Rick Lopes (D-24), […]
Amid Growing Questions and a Democratic Resolution, Stewart and Council Republicans Abandon Patton Brook Sale
In the wake of mounting questions about why Republican Mayor Erin Stewart sold the Patton Brook Well while the city knew it was facing significant drought conditions, and a City Council resolution, originally offered by the three Democratic Council members, to revoke the sale, the Republican mayor and the Council’s Republicans are abandoning her plan to sell […]
New Britain Bees and the CT Breast Health Initiative Pink in the Park 2017 on April 23rd
The New Britain Bees and the CT Breast Health Initiative are inviting the New Britain community to come to Pink in the Park 2017 at the New Britain Bees game to support those who have battled and are battling breast cancer. The event will be on Sunday, April 23rd at 1:30 pm at New Britain Stadium, 230 John […]