City Opening Pools But Not Splash Pads
City pools are set to open this weekend, but the city will not open the splash pads in the public parks during the summer of 2020.
City Council Declares Racism A Public Health Crisis
New Britain has joined four other cities and towns in declaring that racism is a public health crisis, with a resolution approved by the City Council.
Council Continues to Consider Police Review Board
The New Britain City Council’s Ad-Hoc Committee will hold a second meeting tonight to consider the establishment of a community review board for the police.
2020 New Britain 4th of July Fireworks, “Great American Boom,” Announced
New Britain’s 2020 July 4th “Great American Boom” fireworks, celebrating Independence Day, are moving forward as a drive-in event, and in a different park.
Happening in New Britain Jun 22nd to 28th
New Britain city meetings and community events coming up during the week of Monday, June 22, 2020 to Sunday, Jun 28th include opening of city pools.
Juneteenth Event Focuses on Activism for Change
The afternoon summer heat did not deter the commitment of marchers and protesters who celebrated Juneteenth and called for an end to systemic racism.
New Britain Public Pools and Splash Pads Open for the 2025 Summer Season
The hot summer months of 2025 are here and New Britain city pools and splash pads are open, providing relief from the heat and summer fun. The city’s three splash pad summer water recreation locations opened on Memorial Day weekend and are to remain open through Labor Day weekend. The pools in New Britain’s Willow […]
Council to Have Special Meeting on Borrowing for Operating Expenses
Republican Mayor Erin Stewart has called the New Britain City Council into a meeting on what is described as a plan to borrow to cover annual city budgets.
Mobile COVID-19 Testing to Be At Smalley School
State Representative Bobby Sanchez (D-25) is announcing a mobile COVID-19 testing site he has been working to make available in New Britain.
City Considers Adding $30 Million Debt to Cover Deficits
Once again, under Republican Mayor Erin Stewart, the city is considering borrowing to cover the cost of city spending, now with a $70 million proposal.