May 2024
Council Member Wins Parking to Help Local Business
Third Ward City Council member, Ald. Candyce Scott (D-3) says she is celebrating a win that will help a small business in her district. “The owner of Express Pizza told me that his customers were being ticketed for parking outside the restaurant on Allen Street,” Ald. Scott said. So she pressed for a change for […]
New Britain Public Library Hosting CCSU Graduate School Informational Session
The New Britain Public Library says that, “Central Connecticut State University welcomes you for an information session about graduate school.” The event is May 22, 2024 from 6:30pm to 7:30pm. The Library says, Learn about our graduate programs, application process, and campus community by connecting with one of our Graduate Recruitment & Admissions representatives! Light […]
New Britain Chooses to Have Only One Location for Early Voting for Primary
The city of New Britain has chosen to have only one polling location for early voting under the new law that allows people to vote before election day, at least for the August 13th primary. The office Secretary of the State Stephanie Thomas (D) says that, “Early Voting allows you to vote in person safely […]
“The April 8th Solar Eclipse: The Good, the Bad, and the Cloudy” by CCSU Scholars for Life
CCSU Scholars for Life is hosting an event on, “The April 8th Solar Eclipse: The Good, the Bad, and the Cloudy”. Scholars for Life says, Now that the Great American Eclipse, Part 2, is in the history books, let’s take a behind-the-scenes look at what went right (millions of people successfully observing the eclipse), what […]
New Britain Public Library to Host Healthy Aging Event for Older Americans Month
The New Britain Public Library is hosting a Healthy Aging Event for Older Americans Month. The event is Monday, May 20, 2024 from 12:00pm to 2:00pm. The Library says, Established in 1963, Older Americans Month (OAM) is celebrated every May to acknowledge the contributions and achievements of older Americans, highlight important trends, and strengthen our […]
State Increasing Education Aid by $8.6 Million Amid Low Schools Funding by Stewart
The State Educational Cost Sharing Grant for New Britain schools is to increase by an estimated $8,647,194, providing an apparent lifeline for the city’s school system, amid continuing low local funding for education under Mayor Erin Stewart (R). The grant, already at $107,212,343 in the current state budget year, is set to increase to an […]
NBMAA Hosting Access for All Community Day Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
The New Britain Museum of American Art is hosting an Access for All Community Day celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. The event is Saturday, May 18, 2024. The day promises performances, food and art-making, with hours of events, including, – 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.: Traditional Korean ink painting in Studio A– 11-11:20 a.m.: […]
Community Events And Meetings In New Britain, May 13th To 19th
In New Britain, community meetings and events from today to Sunday, May 19, 2024 include,
City Council Majority Leader McNamara Announces Ward 4 Constituent Meeting
City Council Majority Leader, Ald. John McNamara (D-4), has announced a meeting for residents of Ward 4, to be hosted together with Ald. Neil Connors (D-4). McNamara said that, “Meeting regularly in the ward is a good way to get feedback from citizens on issues that city government can address.” McNamara held his first constituent […]
Connecticut Theatre Company Presenting “Nine”
The Connecticut Theatre Company in New Britain is performing the play “Nine”, which opens on May 17, 2024 and continues through June 2nd. The Theatre says that, Nine is the story of a celebrated film director Guido Contini and his attempts to come up with a plot for his next film as he is pursued […]