2026
Reader: Doomsday Clock is a Call to Action
By Joseph Wasserman On January 27th there will be a resetting of the doomsday clock,by the Bulletin of Atomic Scientists. We are currently at 89 seconds before midnight with the nuclear weapon powers having nuclear missiles pointed at each on hair trigger alert .It is now at the closest it has ever been to the […]
City Audit For 2025 Fiscal Year Finalized on Time
Independent auditors delivered New Britain’s financial statements for the year ending June 30, 2025 to city officials and the state Office of Policy and Management ahead of a December 31st deadline after several years of the reports being filed late. Material weaknesses and noncompliance found in prior years have been corrected, according to the CliftonLarsonAllen […]
City to Honor the Birthday of Rev Dr Martin Luther King, Jr.
Mayor Bobby Sanchez, the Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities, the Mary McLeod Bethune Club, and the Black Ministers Alliance are cordially inviting the public to join them in honoring the birthday of Reverend Dr Martin Luther King Jr. The citywide event, scheduled for Monday, January 19, 2026, will focus on the theme “Unity through […]
City Issues Snow Parking Ban on January 18, 2026 – Ends Jan 19th at 12:00pm
Editor’s Note (1/19/2026): The city has announced that the parking ban ends January 19, 2026 at 12:00pm, saying, PARKING BAN UPDATEThe parking ban ends at 12pm today, January 19, 2026—be sure to move your vehicle by 6pm if it is parked in a free parking lot Stanley Golf Course, Osgood Park, City parking lot at […]
NBMAA Access for All Community Day for Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr Day
The New Britain Museum of American Art (NBMAA) is inviting the public to honor the legacy of the Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr through a vibrant day of art, music, and community reflection. In partnership with the CT Center for Nonviolence (CTCN), the museum will host its Access for All Community Day, centered around […]
Iris Sanchez sworn in as State Rep for New Britain’s 25th District
State Rep. Iris Sanchez (D-25) has been sworn in as the State Representative from New Britain’s 25th District. The swearing-in ceremony occurred in the House Chamber on Tuesday, January 13th. The 2026 Legislative Session is set to begin on February 4th, 2026. Rep. Sanchez, a multi-term member of the New Britain Common Council from Ward […]
Art Schaller and Hometown Foundation Bring New K-9 Gus to New Britain Police
The New Britain Police Department is expanding its K-9 unit with the addition of K-9 Gus. The Hometown Foundation, Inc says that it, is excited to share that thanks to a generous donation by Art Schaller of Schaller Auto World, the New Britain Police Department will be adding “K-9 Gus” to their K-9-unit team. K-9 […]
New Britain Racial Justice Coalition Holding January Community Meeting
The New Britain Racial Justice Coalition (NBRJC) will host its January Community Meeting on Thursday, January 29, at 6:30pm. The event will be held virtually via Zoom. NBRJC says, We’ll be discussing the upcoming legislative session. Guest speakers will share what their organizations are working on. Registration for the meeting is at linktr.ee/nbrjc.
New Britain Public Library Hosting Author’s Tea Featuring Ald Candyce Scott – “Gorgy Goes to School”
The New Britain Public Library is hosting an “Author’s Tea,” event featuring Ald Candyce Scott (D-3), sharing her book, “Gorgy Goes to School”. The event is to be on Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 6:30pm in the Library’s Children’s Room. “After the reading,” the Library says, “we will enjoy tea and cookies!” The Library adds […]