March 2026
Ald Candyce Scott Advocates for Mental Health Care as a Priority
Ald Candyce Scott (D-3) has announced a call to action challenging the city to move beyond periodic awareness and toward a holistic, daily embrace of mental health and has introduced a City Council resolution declaring mental health a priority and supporting access to mental health services. Scott noted that mental health, “is a vital thread […]
City Leaders Mourn Former City Council Member Alden Russell
Former New Britain Ald Alden Russell is being honored by Democratic and Republican leaders for his years of service in the city after passing away recently. “On behalf of the City of New Britain, I am saddened by the passing of Former Alderman Alden Russell,” said New Britain Mayor Bobby Sanchez. “Our thoughts and prayers […]
Pathways/Senderos Center Holding “Spring Into Action” Community Fundraiser Event
Pathways/Senderos Center (GNBTPP, Inc.) is hosting a “Spring Into Action” community fundraised event. The event is to include a catered pasta lunch, live music, a flower sale and raffles. Music is to be performed by “Up on the Downbeat.” The event is to be on Sunday, May 3, 2026, from 1:00pm to 4:00pm at the […]
Hundreds Attend “No Kings” Protest in New Britain Against Trump Republicans
Hundreds of people protested in front of New Britain City Hall against President Donald Trump and Republican policies on Saturday afternoon as part of nationwide “No Kings” protests. Mayor Bobby Sanchez (D) and other elected officials spoke at the protest against Trump Republican policies. For two hours protesters chanted slogans against Trump’s attacks against democracy, […]
CT People’s Survival Programs to Host City Budget Discussion
The CT People’s Survival Programs is planning a City budget discussion, saying, New Britain Residents! Join us for a community discussion on the City Budget. Share your thoughts on what should be prioritized and learn how to get more involved. The discussion is Thursday, April 2, 2026, from 6:00pm to 7:30pm in the New Britain […]
“Borderland – The Line Within” Documentary Screening with Q&A to be Held at New Britain Public Library
The New Britain Public Library will host a documentary screening of, “Borderland – The Line Within,” with a Q&A. About the documentary, the Library says, The United States border is not just a geographic location. The border is everywhere. It lies within every undocumented immigrant family with the threat that at any moment they can […]
May 18th is Last Day for Most Stanley Workers
New Britain Residents Hold More than Half of 300 Jobs Being Eliminated By John McNamara (NBPoliticus.com) The last day of work for most employees at Stanley Black & Decker’s (SBD) 600 Myrtle Street manufacturing facility in New Britain will occur by May 18th, according to the company’s official notification to the state Department of Labor […]
Council Sends Municipal ID Card Proposal to Committee
The Common Council’s Committee on Administration, Finance, Law and Public Services (AFLPS) will consider a feasibility study for a municipal identification card program at its meeting on April 1st.A resolution proposed by Ward 2 Alderwoman Yadira Maldanado (D-2) calls for exploring municipal IDs “for the purpose of evaluating” their “potential to improve access to municipal services, support […]