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Martin Luther King Day Celebration in New Britain, Jan 15th

New Britain will honor the memory of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and celebrate the civil rights movement on Martin Luther King Day on Monday, January 15, 2018. The City Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities will hold its annual event honoring Dr. King at Trinity-On-Main at 69 Main Street. The event will […]

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Republican Ridicule Breaks Short-Lived Bipartisanship on Consideration of Stewart Debt Plan

Only hours after Republican Mayor Erin Stewart and Council Democrats had spoken in collaborative terms about the process of considering her proposal to borrow $115 million to push city debt into the future, the bipartisan spirit was broken when Stewart and other prominent Republicans openly ridiculed a Democratic Council member for a question he had […]

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PAL Karate Program for Kids 7 and Up Beginning Jan 22nd and 26th

The New Britain Police Athletic League (PAL) Karate Program will begin its twelve week class sessions for kids seven years and older, beginning on January 22, 2018. The program offers either a Monday or a Friday class. Both class options are for twelve weeks. PAL describes the program as, “Where students learn focus, become disciplined […]

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Council Sends Stewart $115 Million Borrowing-Refinance Plan Back to Committee

The City Council voted to send Republican Mayor Erin Stewart’s controversial plan to borrow $115 million to push current city debt into the future back to the Council’s Bonding Subcommittee. In making his motion to refer the matter back to committee, the Democratic Council Majority Leader, Ald. Carlo Carlozzi (D-5) expressed the desire of Council […]

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“Day of Tears” to be Performed at OIC and ParaDYM Academy Black History Month Event, Mar 3rd

A stage adaptation of Julius Lester’s book “Day of Tears” will be performed at the New Britain Opportunities Industrialization Center (OIC) and ParaDYM Academy Black History Month celebration on March 3, 2018. Lester’s novel, “Day of Tears” is about the true events of March 2nd and 3rd of 1859, at what was largest recorded auction in […]

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Parks and Rec Offers Basketball Clinic for 1st and 2nd Graders

New Britain Parks and Recreation is offering a First and Second Grade Basketball Clinic this winter. The program is on Saturdays, from January 20th to March 31, 2018. The Parks and Recreation website, nbparksnrec.org, says that, “This fun, skill-intensive program is designed with the beginning player in mind. Using our progressional curriculum and focusing on the […]

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New Britain Democrats Thank State Treasurer Denise Nappier for Her Service

As State Treasurer Denise Nappier has announced that she will not seek re-election in the 2018 state elections, New Britain Democratic Party offered her thanks for her years of service, and her close relationship with people in New Britain. Nappier, a Democrat, recently announced that the conclusion of her current term will end her service […]

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Spottswood A.M.E. Zion Hosts Pasta Luncheon for Children and Their Families Jan 13th

The Spottswood A.M.E. Zion Church Praying It Forward Outreach Ministry will host a Free Pasta Luncheon for children and their families on January 13, 2018. “Come One, Come All – Children and their Families,” the Spottswood Praying It Forward Outreach Ministry says. All adults attending the event must be accompanied by a child. The event will […]

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