July 22, 2024
HRA Helping Families into Homes with “Head Start on Housing”
The Human Resources Agency of New Britain (HRA) has been helping families get needed housing, using a first-in-the nation “Head Start on Housing” program. HRA pointed to the case of the mother of an HRA pre-school student, “Maria B.”, who, found herself and her children homeless and having to live in a motel in Newington. […]
Council Discusses Assumption of City Audit Oversight
At a meeting of its Committee on Administration, Finance, Law and Public Services, the New Britain City Council discussed plans for establishing Council oversight of the audit of the city’s finances. At the meeting on Monday, Council Majority Leader, Ald. John McNamara (D-4) pointed to state law assigns to the local legislative body, the City […]
CCSU Planetarium Presenting Show on Meteors
The CCSU Copernican Planetarium and Observatory is presenting a show on Meteors. The CCSU Planetarium says, Shooting stars can be seen at all times of the year. One of the best meteor showers, the Perseids, will peak on August 12-13. Learn about those flashes of light in the sky at our next free public planetarium […]
“Candy-O” to Perform at New Britain Museum of American Art’s First Friday
The New Britain Museum of American Art is to host the band, “Candy-O,” at its popular First Friday event. The event is to be on August 2, 2024, from 5:30pm to 8:00pm. The Museum says that, Our signature social event features live music, art, food, spirits, and good friends. New Britain’s best Happy Hour, since […]