Chief Mark Carr Scholarship Basketball Tournament on June 24th
The Mark Carr Scholarship Foundation is inviting the community to come to its Charity Basketball Tournament, tomorrow, June 24th, to watch local fire departments and the New Britain Police “battle it out on the basketball court to see who can win!” All proceeds of the event go to scholarships at New Britain High School and […]
Machinists Endorse Merrill Gay for Mayor
Democratic Mayoral candidate Merrill Gay has received the endorsement of the International Association of Machinist and Aerospace Workers, IAMAW, one of the largest unions in North America. In announcing the union’s support for Merrill Gay being elected as Mayor of New Britain, John Harrity, president of the IAMAW State Council said, “We are proud to […]
Chief Wardwell to Speak at North Oak NRZ Meeting on June 26th
The North Oak NRZ (Neighborhood Revitalization Zone) will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, June 26, 2017. Police Chief James Wardwell will be the guest speaker. The meeting will be held at 7:00pm at the North Oak Police Substation. Issues discussed in the North Oak NRZ include: Problems with buildings and streets Problems with crime activity Problems […]
Football and Basketball Coaching Decisions at NBHS
The New Britain school district has announced two big coaching decisions at New Britain High School, with Tebucky Jones re-appointed as the Head Football Coach and Kurt Reis being introduced as the Head Coach of the New Britain High School Boys Basketball Team. Upon the recommendation of Superintendent Nancy Sarra, Athletic Director Len Corto and NBHS […]
NAACP Youth Council to Hold Open House on June 29th
The New Britain Branch NAACP Harriett Tubman Youth Council is holding an Open House on Thursday, June 29th, from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. At the evening of fun and education, young people are invited to enjoy food, make new friends and win prizes. The Open House to to allow young people to learn reasons why they […]
Puerto Rican Festival to be September 9th.
New Britain’s 2017 Puerto Rican Festival is planned for September 9th this year. New Britain’s Puerto Rican Festival is a long standing tradition in the community. Held on High Street, the Festival places the Puerto Rican Society of New Britain at the center of community life in the city.  The Festival is a time when […]
Democrats to Nominate Candidates for City Elections on July 20th
With Republicans likely to re-nominate incumbent Republican Mayor Erin Stewart, Democrats have announced that the day that they will nominate a candidate for Mayor and other offices will be July 20th. While the Democratic Town Committee does not make its official endorsement until July, it widely believed that Board of Education member Merrill Gay will […]
Men’s Weekend at Bethesda Apostolic Church
Bethesda Apostolic Church‘s Men’s Ministry is hosting a Men’s Weekend June 23rd to June 25th. Bishop Clifton Jones of Philadelphia, Mississippi will be the Guest Preacher. Events for the weekend include: Evangelistic Service on Friday, June 23rd at 7:30pm Men’s Brunch on Saturday, June 24th 11:00am to 1:00pm Men’s Day Services on Sunday, June 25th […]
NBHS Class of 2017 Graduates
Wet weather could not contain the spirit of celebration as local dignitaries, school administrators and teachers joined over 500 graduating seniors and their families to celebrate the graduation of the Class of 2017Â from New Britain High School. “Starting from my days at Pulaski Middle School and in my 18 years in the New Britain School […]
Jr Canes to Host 3rd Annual Tebucky Jones Youth Football Camp
The New Britain Jr Canes will host its Third Annual Tebucky Jones Youth Football Camp on June 24th. The camp, a program of New Britain Hurricanes Youth Football & Cheerleading, will the Saturday June 24th, from 9:00am to 1:00pm at Chesley Park. Registration begins at 8:30am. The camp is fee and open to all kinds […]