17 June, 2025
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League of Women Voters Holding Annual Meeting

The League of Women Voters of the New Britain Area is planning its 52nd Annual Meeting. The Meeting is to be Tuesday, June 17th at 6:00pm at New Britain Public Library Community Room. “Support voter rights, register voters locally and help inform voters about candidates,” the League says, adding, “Learn and Lobby: Find out more […]

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Juneteenth Freedom Festival Planned by City Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities

The city Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities is planning its annual Juneteenth Freedom Festival. The event, on Thursday, June 19th, is to be at Central Park from 5:00pm to 8:00pm. The event is to feature the raising of the Juneteenth flag, information about Juneteenth history, a free community cookout, live music and information from […]

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New Britain Public Library to Host ‘Summer Bash’

The New Britain Public Library is planning a ‘Summer Bash’ event, inviting families to, “Come down to the library and kick off Summer reading!” “Play games, make crafts, and level up YOUR reading with summer reading challenges for all ages!” the Library adds. “We’ll be doing fun activities from 10:00 – 3:00, including Sport stacking […]

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Puerto Rican Society of New Britain Planning 2025 Festival Puertorriqueño

The Puerto Rican Society of New Britain is planning the 2025 Festival Puertorriqueño this July. “Save the date,” say event organizers, for the Festival, planned for Saturday, July 26th. New Britain’s Puerto Rican Festival has a long history as a vibrant celebration of Puerto Rican culture and New Britain’s close cultural bond with Puerto Rico. […]

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NBMAA Hosting Juneteenth Access for All Community Day

The New Britain Museum of American Art is hosting a Juneteenth Access for All Community Day, inviting people to, “Join us for the NBMAA’s 24th Annual Juneteenth Celebration!” “This day-long event features artistic performances, music, in-gallery experiences, and of course artmaking,” the Museum says. “Shop from local Black-owned businesses, support independent artists, and grab a […]

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Legislature Allocates Funding for Little League and HSC Adaptive Sports Camp

The New Britain Little League and the Hospital for Special Care’s (HSC) Adaptive Sports Camp are receiving additional state funding under the newly approved state budget, announced Rep Bobby Sanchez (D-25), Rep Dave DeFronzo (D-26) and Rep Manny Sanchez (D-24). Funding of $20,000 is to be provided in the 2026 and 2027 budget years to […]

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Council Democrats Defend Budget Vetoed by Stewart; Council Budget Added School Operating, Library, Homelessness Prevention Funding

New Britain City Council Democrats say that, in spite of a veto by Mayor Erin Stewart (R), they are defending the budget they approved last month that would have added $1.1 million to the city schools’ operating budget, which had been again flat-funded in the budget proposed by Stewart, and added $175,000 for New Britain […]

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Dare to Struggle Planning Public Forum on “How We Can Stop The Attacks On The Homeless”

The organization Dare to Struggle CT, has announced that it is planning a public forum on “How We Can Stop The Attacks On The Homeless”. “There will be presentations, speeches, discussions, and presentation of evidence including survey results. Plans and solutions will be presented,” the organization says, about the event on Saturday, June 21st at […]

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