Top 10 of 2018: #9 – Mr. Alton Brooks Advocates for Human Rights Office
When Mr. Alton Brooks spoke to the City Council advocating for the city’s Human Rights and Opportunities office, elected officials took notice.
Seasons Greetings From the New Britain Progressive
Seasons Greetings from the New Britain Progressive, and best wishes from our families to yours.
Top 10 of 2018: #10 – Neighborhood Activism
In 2018, there were a number of heartening examples of neighborhood activism, in which residents worked together to do work and press for change.
PAL Opens Karate Registration
The New Britain Police Athletic League (PAL) has announced that registration is available now for karate classes that begin in January. The classes begin on January 21, 2019, but PAL says that registration is available now. The classes are organized into separate Monday or Friday classes. The Monday sessions begin on January 21st and the […]
Gerratana Returns as Health Committee Chair
Sen. Terry Gerratana (D-6) has been named as the Chair of the state legislature’s Public Health Committee for the two year term that begins in January.
CCSU Building Named After Ebenezer Bassett
The state Board of Regents for Higher Education has voted unanimously to name the Central Connecticut State University Social Sciences Hall in honor of Ebenezer Don Carlos Bassett. A number people from New Britain and others spoke in support of the naming in honor of Bassett at the meeting on December 13, 2018, including the […]
Community Foundation Offers Non-Profit Workshops
The Community Foundation of Greater New Britain has announced that it will offer capacity building workshops for local non-profit organizations.
Holiday Kids Night Out at Hungerford Park
The New Britain Youth Museum at Hungerford Park will have a “Holiday Kids Night Out for kids ages three to twelve years old.
2019 Emancipation Day Service Announced
The Black Ministers Alliance of New Britain has announced the 2019 New Britain Emancipation Declaration Day Service on January 1st.
Meetings and Events Dec 17th to Dec 23rd
City meetings and community events coming up in New Britain during the week of Monday, December 17, 2018 to Sunday, December 23.