March 2025
New Britain Racial Justice Coalition Planning March Community Meeting and Iftar
The New Britain Racial Justice Coalition is planning its March Community Meeting and Iftar. The Coalition invites people, saying, “We’ll be discussing the city and sate budget and how it impacts our community. Come share your thoughts, connect, and break fast with us.” The meeting is Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 6:30pm at 115 West […]
Images from the 2025 Taste of Ramadan Hosted by Islamic Association of Central Connecticut
The Islamic Association of Central Connecticut hosted its annual “Taste of Ramadan”, inviting people to a community Iftar celebration on March 15, 2025 at 6:30pm at New Britain High School.
Women’s Month Self Care Day by Candyce Scott
A Women’s Month Self Care Day is planned by Candyce Scott. Scott is inviting people to, “fun, relaxation and sisterhood at Insight of New England Counseling. The event is to be March 28, 2025, from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at 115 West Main Street. Scott is asking for RSVPs at 860-325-3119.
Water, Park and School Bonding Proposed; Council Committee Special Meeting Called
The City Council’s Standing Bonding Subcommittee will hold a special meeting this week. On the agenda are three proposals for city capital projects. One proposal is for $145,000,000 in bonding for a major renovation project at Smith Elementary School, a $9,800,000 project at Pulaski School and $2,700,000 at Slade School. The $145,000,000 for the Smith […]
Community Events and Meetings in New Britain from Mar 17th to 23rd
In New Britain, community meetings and events from today to Sunday, March 23, 2025 include
Legislation Calls For Clear Language On Charter Referenda
GAE Committee Favors ‘Precise’ Wording On Ballot Questions The Legislature’s Government Administration and Elections Committee (GAE) has acted favorably on a bill that will “establish certain minimum requirements for presenting charter or home rule ordinance amendment ballot questions to voters.’” House Bill 7125, introduced by State Representative Gary Turco (D-27) and supported by New Britain’s […]
Taste of Ramadan 2025 to be Hosted by Islamic Association of Central Connecticut; City Council Offers “Ramadan Mubarak” Greetings
The Islamic Association of Central Connecticut is hosting “Taste of Ramadan 2025”, inviting people to, “Join us for a community Iftar celebration.” “Food from around the world!!!” event organizers say. The event is March 15, 2025 at 6:30pm at New Britain High School. A City Council resolution introduced at the March 12th Council meeting by […]
Bingo at Oak St Health
Oak St Health is having bingo on Thursday, March 27, 2025 1pm-3pm. There will be raffle, prizes and refreshments. Oak St Health is located at 179 Columbus Blvd, New Britain, CT 06051.
Making The New Britain Public Library A ‘Library of Human Connection’
Director Sjöberg Shares Plans To Build Infrastructure For Reading In New Britain by John McNamara Walk into the New Britain Public Library (NBPL) on High Street these days and you will notice physical changes to the main floor. The circulation and reference desks have been merged into one. The main floor’s makeover will include five […]
Friends of the New Britain Public Library Hosting “Courageous Women in History: Harriet Tubman”
The Friends of New Britain Public Library are hosting an event, “Courageous Women in History: Harriet Tubman,” at the Library. Event organizers say, Join us for a reenactment of Harriet Tubman’s speech “I Can’t Die But Once” from the 1896 inaugural meeting of the National Association of Colored Women in Washington D.C. This solo performance […]