January 2020
School District Holding Community Conversations Event
The Consolidated School District of New Britain has announced that it will hold its next Community Conversations event tonight, January 14, 2020.
Happening in New Britain Jan 13th to 19th
New Britain meetings and events during the week of Mon, Jan 13th to Sun, Jan 19th include the Diaspora Multicultural Society earthquake relief event.
Top 10 of 2019: #1 – Stewart Chamber Presidency Finally Ends
In 2019, Republican former Mayor Timothy Stewart was finally forced to resign as President of the Chamber of Commerce after making bigoted comments.
MLK Community Day to be at NBMAA
The New Britain Museum of American Art has announced its 2020 Community Day, to be held in recognition of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Cooper and Sylvain Exhibits to Open at Art League
The Art League of New Britain will hold a reception for two shows on display at its studios, by artists Cynthia Cooper and Pierre Sylvain.
Top 10 of 2019: #2 – Historic Porcher Candidacy
Democrat Chris Porcher made history in his candidacy to lead the city of New Britain as Mayor in the 2019 city elections.
Cardoso Reportedly Granted Permanent Residency
A longtime New Britain resident, who had been facing deportation, has reportedly been granted permanent residency in the United States.
League of Women Voters to Host Legislative Panel
The League of Women Voters of the New Britain Area will hold its annual legislative forum for members of the public to hear from local state legislators.
Rollback Proposed on Retail Bag Ordinance
A Council proposal would repeal most of a city ordinance banning plastic single use retail carry-out bags and requiring charges for paper carry out bags.
Happening in New Britain Jan 6th to 12th
New Britain city meetings and community events during the week of Monday, January 6, 2020 to Sunday, January 12th include celebration of Three Kings Day.