April 2024
DeFronzo Touts Council Record in Race for State Representative
Former City Council member Dave DeFronzo says that his experience on the Council, working on emergency response, park protection, neighborhood concerns and opposition to corporate tax breaks as makes him well suited to succeed current State Rep. Peter Tercyak (D-26) in the legislature. Rep. Tercyak, who recently announced his retirement, after serving the district for 21 […]
Council Member Candyce Scott Visits With Residents At Old High School
City Council member Candyce Scott (D-3) says that she enjoyed meeting with constituents at the senior apartments at the old New Britain High School on Bassett Street. Revered community leader, Mr. Alton Brooks, a resident of the apartments, joined the meeting in which Scott met with residents. Scott says that she wanted, at the “Meet […]
Ayalon Announces Candidacy for State Representative
Former City Council member, Dr. Aram Ayalon (D-3), announced his candidacy for State Representative in the 26th Assembly District in a campaign statement. An open seat election in the district will occur this year after current State Rep. Peter Tercyak (D-26), announced his retirement after serving the district for 21 years. Another former Council member, […]
Community Events and Meetings in New Britain, Apr 8th to 14th
In New Britain, community meetings and events from today to Sunday, April 14, 2024 include,
In Party Line Votes, Council Committee Sends Proposals Reducing Homeless Fines and Restrictions Back to Full Council
On party-line votes Thursday evening, a New Britain City Council committee referred back to the full Council two proposals to change city ordinances that have been criticized for having onerous impacts on the homeless in the city. The proposals, on loitering and panhandling ordinances that its critics say criminalize being homeless, were introduced by the […]
25th Annual “Senior Prom” Planned
The 25th Annual Senior Prom is to be held, again, at New Britain High School on April 18, 2024. The annual “Senior Prom” is a popular annual event in New Britain for senior citizens, in which seniors are treated to food, music and dancing. The New Britain Senior says that the 2024 edition of the […]
New Britain Police Department Holds Citizen’s Police Academy
By Jessica Angelo-Julien, MBA, JP New Britain Police Department has held the citizens academy for years and, in this year fourteen, excited residents embarked on a six-week crash course on the ins and outs of being a police officer. This program is meant to encourage community engagement with officers. Since this class was held so […]
New Fed Grant Helps Friendship Center Enhance Shelter On Arch Street
A $1 million federal grant to New Britain’s Friendship Center (FSC) on Arch Street will support expansion of the facility, including the installation of private restrooms and other capital and maintenance improvements. U.S. Rep. Jahana Hayes (D-5) and FSC Executive Director Caitlin Rose announced the new funding on April 3rd which stems from approval of […]
Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Wreath Laying Planned
The Mary McLeod Bethune Club, the city and the Black Ministerial Alliance of New Britain are planning the annual Wreath Laying Ceremony in honor of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The event is to be on April 6, 2024 at 11:00am at the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Park. The event, themed, […]
Music Series at South Church Concert to Feature Elm City Girls’ Choir
The Music Series at South Church is hosting an April concert featuring the Elm City Girls’ Choir. The Music Series at South Church says that, Having performed at Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center, Elm City Girls’ Choir is New England’s most acclaimed girls’ choral program. The Choir School’s mission is to foster a deep commitment […]