January 2024
Democratic Voters to Decide Party Committee Members in Wards 1 and 3
Democratic voters will decide who will represent them on the Democratic Party’s governing Town Committee in a party primary election in Wards 1 and 3. Ward 1 includes the West End, Willow Brook and Mount Pleasant neighborhoods and Ward 3 is located in the center of the city. Candidates on two opposing slates in each […]
College Financial Aid Application Event Sponsored by Local Organizations
There is to be an event to help with applications for college financial aid, sponsored by several local organizations. New Britain ROOTS, one of the sponsors says that, Two dates are coming up to support students and families applying for financial aid for college. If you have questions or want support completing the Free Application […]
CCSU Scholars for Life to Host Lecture “Connecticut’s Native & African American Revolutionary War Enlistments”
CCSU Scholars for Life is hosting an event, “Connecticut’s Native & African American Revolutionary War Enlistments.’” “Join Dr. David Naumec, Professor of History, for black history month as he talks about Connecticut African and Native American soldiers in the Revolutionary War,” CCSU says, adding, Until recently, little has been known about the extensive participation of […]
Council to Take Up Proposal to Create Housing and Homelessness Committee
The City Council’s Committee on Planning, Zoning and Housing is to take up a proposal to create a new Council Committee on Housing and Homelessness. “Unaffordable housing and homelessness has had a pervasive impact on our community,” a statement from the Council’s President Pro-Tempore, Ald. Francisco Santiago (D-5), said, adding that the new committee would, […]
130 New Britain Students on CCSU Dean’s List for Fall 2023 Semester
Central Connecticut State University’s Dean’s List for the Fall 2023 semester includes 130 New Britain students. CCSU says that its, Dean’s List recognition is awarded to full-time matriculated undergraduate students each semester who carry at least 12 academic credits, earned a 3.50 GPA (out of a possible 4.0), and who did not have any incomplete […]
Connecticut Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra to Perform at New Britain Museum of American Art Sunday Music Series
The Connecticut Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra are to perform at New Britain Museum of American Art’s Sunday Music Series. The concert, part of the Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra’s “‘We the People’ Immigrant Stories in Music” series, the Museum says, is, Presenting the music of legendary German & Austrian composers who left a legacy on both continents. They […]
2024 Little Poland Festival Planned For June 9th
The 2024 New Britain Little Poland Festival is planned for June 9th, the Festival’s website announces. “Save the date!” the website announces. “The 2024 Festival is Sunday, June 9.” Festival organizers say, The Polonia Business Association is proud to announce that we will be celebrating the 11th edition of the Little Poland Festival. With leaping […]
Black History Month Featured at New Britain Museum of American Art Studio@4 Through February
“During the month of February,” the Britain Museum of American Art says, “young artists will learn about the lives and artistic processes of Black artists whose artworks are currently on view at the Museum.” “Studio@4 exposes kids ages 9-12 to various art-making processes and techniques,” the Museum says. “Join us on Thursdays from 4-5:30 p.m. […]
New Britain Public Library Hosting “Hidden Figures” Movie Screening
The New Britain Public Library is hosting a screening of the movie, “Hidden Figures.” The Library says, Join us for a screening of Hidden Figures, a film based on the true story about three African- American women working at NASA in the 1960’s who performed the mathematical analysis and calculations that helped launch astronaut John […]
Watershed: New Britain’s 1989 Mayoral Campaign (Part 2)
The Municipal Election That Changed New Britain Politics For A Generation Introduction In 1989, Donald DeFronzo became New Britain’s 34th Mayor ending the late William (Billy Mac) McNamara’s six terms as the city’s top elected official, a modern-day record not matched until last November when Mayor Erin Stewart won a sixth, two-year term. “During the […]