2018
Spreading the Word About Free Summer Meals Available for Children
The United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut and End Hunger Connecticut! are hosting a “United Way Day of Action” on June 21, 2018 that, “will focus on helping families in New Britain access nutritious summer meals and engaging children in summer learning.” End Hunger Connecticut! says that, “Summer Meals are free, nutritious, meals and […]
Memorial Day Commemorations and Parade on May 30th
New Britain will honor Memorial Day with ceremonies at war memorials and a parade on May 30, 2018. The New Britain community has a long tradition for how to honor veterans on Memorial Day and Veterans Day, holding ceremonies on the traditional days of remembrance, rather than on the Monday the three day weekend for […]
Pitcher Tyler Badamo Joins the New Britain Bees
A new pitcher will be joining the New Britain Bees. The Bees have announced that Tyler Badamo, will start his fifth season as a professional baseball player joining the New Britain team. Bees General Manager Brad Smith said, “Tyler will be a nice addition to this team. He has proven himself in this league and was […]
Arch Area NRZ Build-A-Better Block Event to Be Jun 2nd.
The Arch Area Neighborhood Revitalization Zone (NRZ) will hold its “Build-A-Better Block” community event on June 2, 2018. The event is being organized to bring the community together share and promote positive qualities of the neighborhood. The free, family-friendly event will feature food, music, cultural dances, vendors, face painting and story telling. There will be pinatas, handmade by […]
Grand Opening for DmtsRadio Live Online Radio Station on May 26th
New Britain-based DmtsRadio Live will hold its Grand Opening at its West Main Street location on May 26, 2018. DmtsRadio Live, an online radio station, live performance venue and recording studio says that, “It’s time we show the world all the great and wonderful talent that spreads across CT.” The company says, about its work, that, […]
Democrats Nominate Sanchez and Tercyak for Re-Election, Republicans Nominate Collins in 26th
The New Britain Democrats nominated State Rep. Bobby Sanchez (D-25) and State Rep. Peter Tercyak (D-26th) for re-election in the two State Assembly districts that are entirely within New Britain. The Twenty-Fifth District and the Twenty-Sixth District are both entirely within New Britain. Each party’s town committee directly endorses candidates for those seats. Democrats met […]
Sanchez Suspends Campaign for Congress
New Britain City Council member Emmanuel “Manny” Sanchez (D-AL) has announced that he will not be pursuing a primary challenge for the Democratic Nomination for Congress, which he was entitled to do, if he chose, based on the strength of his Democratic nominating convention support. “After deep consideration and discussion with family, friends, and mentors, […]
Remembering Senator Joe Harper: “One Of A Kind”
By John McNamara Joe Harper, New Britain’s former state senator and a local Democratic Party leader for a generation, died May 20th at the age of 69. Harper’s public service — mayoral aide, state representative, state senator — is being remembered as “iconic” and legendary by former colleagues and state Capitol observers. Mark Pazniokas in […]
Former Major Leaguer to Play for Bees
The New Britain Bees have announced that they have signed Jason Rogers, an infielder who played for the Milwaukee Brewers in 2014 and 2015. In his 117 big league games, he had a .258 batting average, eighteen RBIs, twenty-four runs scored and four home runs. Bees General Manager Brad Smith said, “Jason will be a great addition to […]
Democrats Nominate Gerratana for Re-Election
Democrats endorsed State Sen. Terry Bielinski Gerratana (D-6) for re-election to a fifth term in the State Senate. Democrats held their Sixth Senatorial District nominating convention on May 22, 2018 at Five Churches Brewing, at 193 Arch Street. Republicans, last week, announced that they have endorsed the City Council’s Republican leader, Ald. Robert Smedley (R-4), as […]