2018
Council Republicans Vote to Block Department Head Residency Requirement
All six of the Republican City Council members voted to block approval a proposed ordinance that would have brought back the requirement that city department heads be residents of New Britain.
“Literary Libations” to Benefit the New Britain Public Library to Be Sep 14th
The Board of Trustees of the New Britain Public Library will be holding “Vol. V” of its fundraiser, ” Literary Libations,” on September 14, 2018. The event is to benefit the New Britain Public Library. “It will be a casual evening of good food and drink, great conversation, jazzy music by the Hot Cat Jazz […]
City Honors Veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan Wars and Other Post 9/11 Conflicts
The city has dedicated a monument to veterans of the armed forces from the New Britain area who fought in the Iraq and Afghanistan wars and other conflicts after the September 11, 2001 attacks. The monument, located in Central Park, honors New Britain area veterans, “who gallantly fought and sacrificed,” in Iraq, Afghanistan and other […]
Sights and Sounds at 2018 Main Street USA
The New Britain Main Street USA was held September 8, 2018. Photo and video journalist Frank Gerratana captured sights and sounds at the traditional city event.
City Meetings and Community Events, Week of Sep 10th to Sep 16th
City meetings and community events coming up during the week from Monday, September 10, 2018 to Sunday, September 16th include:
North Oak NRZ Community Clean Up Planned for Oct 6th
The North-Oak Neighborhood Revitalization Zone (NRZ) has announced a community clean-up day on October 6, 2018. The community clean-up is being done is collaboration with the New Britain Police Department, Central Connecticut State University, Neighborhood Housing Services, the city of New Britain, local churches and others. The clean-up is being held in honor two New Britain Police […]
Stewart Veto of Department Head Residency Requirement Faces Override Vote
The City Council is set to consider an override of Republican Mayor Erin Stewart’s veto of a proposed ordinance that would bring back the requirement that city department heads be residents of New Britain. The override vote would be at the September 12, 2018 Council meeting. The proposed ordinance (local law), which was introduced by the […]
2018 Hardware City Bike Tour to Be Sep 30th
The 2018 Hardware City Bike Tour is planned for September 30th. The event is being hosted by Bike New Britain and Bike Walk Connecticut. Bike Walk Connecticut says that, “Bike Walk Connecticut is reuniting with the Bicycle Friendly Community of New Britain and Bike New Britain for the 2018 ​Discover Connecticut Bicycle Tour.” The Bike […]
Annual Tag Sale and Bake Sale at Hungerford Park Youth Museum Sep 8th
The New Britain Youth Museum at Hungerford Park will hold its 2018 Annual Tag Sale and Bake Sale on September 8th. The Museum says that the Tag Sale will feature, “A selection of furniture, kitchen items, clothing, books, collectible kitchen small appliances, and linens,” among other items. Admission for the event is $2 during the […]
Parks and Recreation Hiring for After School Programs
New Britain Parks and Recreation has announced that it is hiring people for seasonal positions in its after school programs. The after school programs are to serve students in city elementary and middle schools from September 2018 to May 2019. “Candidates should have experience with youth,” says Parks and Recreation, “enthusiasm, and a desire to […]