October 2023
City Marks 30th Anniversary Of MLK Park
Staff Reports NEW BRITAIN – Officials and residents marked the 30th Anniversary of the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Park on October 14th, rededicating the monument for the slain civil rights leader with more than 90 new commemorative bricks donated by individuals and organizations. The Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities organized the observance […]
League of Women Voters Council Voter Forum Cancelled After Republican Candidates Back Out
A voter forum of City Council candidates that had been planned by the League of Women Voters of the New Britain Area was cancelled because Republican candidates did not agree to participate. The League of Women Voters said online that, The League had looked forward to offering the public a chance to get to know […]
Black Democratic Committee Holds Interview with Chris Anderson
The Black Democratic Committee of New Britain hosted an interview with Democratic Mayor candidate Chris Anderson, led by Michael Briscoe. The event was held online. Anderson, the challenger in the mayoral election, says that he is running for mayor because of concerns about issues, like the large increases in property taxes under the incumbent and […]
Senior Center Halloween Party To Be Presented by Autumn Lake
The Senior Center says that the event will be Tuesday, October 31, 2023, from 11:00am to 2:00pm, including, “Band, Raffle, Lunch and Great Times!”
Anna Warmsley Temple Hosting Holiday Vendor Extravaganza
The Anna Warmsley Temple #1073 is holding a Holiday Vendor Extravaganza.
Council Approves Developer Tax Abatements With Small Change
The City Council approved two more tax real estate abatements, adding to a number of other abatements provided to developers in the city recently, but one of the tax reduction plans was slightly scaled-back after a brief delay in a Council committee. An abatement plan that was tabled in the Council’s Committee on Administration, Finance […]
CCSU Planetarium Hosting Free Show for International Observe the Moon Day
The CCSU Copernican Planetarium and Observatory is inviting the public to its latest upcoming planetarium shows on the Moon in honor of International Observe the Moon Day.
Community Conversation to Discuss the Black Panthers, Young Lords, Free Clinics and Housing
A “Community Conversation” event is to be held on the Black Panthers, Young Lords, free clinics and housing.
Banned Book Club at New Britain Public Library to Discuss “All Boys Aren’t Blue” by George M. Johnson
The New Britain Public Library’s new Banned Book Club will be discussing George M. Johnson’s All Boys Aren’t Blue at its October meeting.
New Britain Racial Justice Coalition Hosting Discussion on Colonial History of Puerto Rico
The New Britain Racial Justice Coalition is hosting an event to, “discuss the history of the colonial relationship of the U.S. and Puerto Rico,” led by Nina Vazquez.