February 2024
Watershed: New Britain’s 1989 Mayoral Campaign
The Municipal Campaign That Changed New Britain Politics For A Generation Introduction to Part 3 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 […]
Community Events And Meetings In New Britain, Feb 12th To 18th
In New Britain, community meetings and events from today to Sunday, February 18, 2024 include,
New Britain Public Library Hosting “Anti-Valentine’s Day” Event for Teens
The New Britain Public Library is hosting an “Anti-Valentine’s Day” Event for Teens. The Library says, If your teens are not into all the lovey-dovey-ness of Valentine’s Day, then this is the event for them. Join us in the teen room for our Anti-Valentine’s Day extravaganza, we’ll have crafts and a ‘celebrating single’ event complete […]
Civics for Adults Citizen Activism 101: Making Change Happen Hosted by New Britain Public Library
The New Britain Public Library is hosting an Civics for Adults Citizen Activism 101: Making Change Happen. The Library says, Want to improve life for yourself and your neighbors or have a concern about local, state, or federal laws? This workshop provides a brief historical perspective, discusses strategies for change, and gives examples of successful […]
“Did a slate of candidates forget what they were running for?” Democratic Candidate Asks
By Jacob Pudlin, In the press release from the Row B slate for the Democratic Town Committee primary election, establishment New Britain Democrats said two bizarre things. First, they have the support of the “current DTC membership,” forgetting that incumbents are on both slates in both wards. But even more bizarre is the second, when […]
New Life II and Wildflower Alliance Hosting Reception for Exhibit on Black Movement History Leaders: Past and Present
New Britain’s New Life II Ministries, in partnership with Wildflower Alliance from Western Massachusetts, are holding a reception for the exhibit, Black Movement History Leaders: Past and Present, at its downtown West Main Street center. The event is to feature guest speakers Everett Handford, Taylor Bryan Turner, Mitzy Sky and Kelvin Young. Handford is Regional […]
“Back in My Day… We Had Nine Planets”: CCSU Planetarium Presenting Show on Pluto
“Pluto fans have a lot to celebrate,” says the CCSU Planetarium. “check out our next free public planetarium shows!” The Planetarium says, Pluto is spherical and orbits the Sun, but belongs to a large population of icy, rocky objects that are not planets. Why was Pluto was first classified as a planet? Gain an understanding […]
Lecture on “Judaism and its People in the Civil Rights Movement” at CCSU
A lecture on “Judaism and its People in the Civil Rights Movement” is to be held at CCSU. CCSU says that, The Carter G. Woodson Lecture Series & African American Studies Program presents “The Abrahamic Faith Tradition in the African American Experience,” a series of three lectures throughout February. Meet in the Connecticut Room at […]
New Britain Public Library Hosting Open Mic Night
The New Britain Public Library is hosting an Open Mic Night. “Have a song to sing,” the Library asks, “a poem to share, or stand up routine to try out? Come make some noise at the library at our Open Mic Night!”, adding, This month’s theme is LOVE, so come share your love and heartbreak […]
Slates Contest Over “Future of the Democratic Party” in New Britain Primary Election
Competing slates for the New Britain Democratic Party’s governing Town Committee are offering different visions on the future of the Party to Democratic voters ahead of the March 5th primary election. The election is to be held in two of the city’s five wards for who is to represent Democratic voters on the Democratic Town […]