2024
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 […]
State Legislators Secure $10 Million More in Aid For New Britain; $4 for More Aid for City Budget
New Britain’s state legislators have announced they have secured $4 million for the city budget in a one-time allocation of federal ARPA funds, as a part of a $10.1 million overall increase in aid to the city. State Senator Rick Lopes (D-6), Rep. Peter Tercyak (D-26), Rep. Manny Sanchez (D-24), Rep. Gary Turco (D-27) and […]
City Council Meetings Called to Approve Budget
Two meetings of the New Britain City Council have been called for the Council to consider approving a city budget for upcoming budget year. Council President Pro-Tempore, Ald. Francisco Santiago (D-5) and Mayor Erin Stewart (R) have each issued a “warrant” calling special meetings of the Council. The one called by Ald. Santiago is to […]
Council Gets Public Report on Developer Tax Breaks Despite Mayor’s Veto – Republicans Vote Down Further Review
Despite a veto by New Britain Mayor Erin Stewart (R) of local legislation to require public reporting of tax breaks for developers, City Council members devised a way to get them reported, anyway. But in a tie 7 to 7 vote, Council Republicans voted down an attempt by Council Democrats to refer the report to […]
New Britain Public Library Hosting Hidden Treasures Cat Adoption Event
The New Britain Public Library is hosting a Hidden Treasures Cat Adoption Event, saying, Come meet some of the adoptable cats from Hidden Treasures adoption center! If potential adopters would like to fill out an application prior to the event, they can send an email requesting an application to: [email protected] The event is Saturday, May […]
Allen St. Problem-Project #2 Oak St. to Beacon St: Flooding Updates City Council Meeting 5-8-24
To: -All Past and Present City Officials and All Present Department Directors -All Long Suffering Flood Victims; Property Owners and Residents This updated record is being shared regarding the status of our neighborhood’s storm-sewer system and Federal-State-City responses. Our concerns need to be given the highest priority. Our quality of life is suffering and our […]
CCSU Planetarium Presenting Show Celebrating the Successes of the James Webb Space Telescope
The CCSU Copernican Planetarium and Observatory is presenting a show Celebrating the Successes of the JWST. “The James Webb Space Telescope continues to delight us with new discoveries about the Universe. Join us on an exploration of these cosmic wonders at our next free public show,” the Planetarium says. The event is Friday, May 17, […]
“Coral Reefs and Climate” by CCSU Scholars for Life
CCSU Scholars for Life is hosting an event on, “Coral Reefs and Climate”. The event on May 14, 2024 is be both in-person and virtual, with separate registration websites for the in-person event and the online event. The in-person event begins at 5:00pm and the virtual event is to begin at 6:00pm. More information is […]