27 June, 2026
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Snow Ban Issued in New Britain Starting Friday, February 6, 2026 at 8:00pm – Ended 7/7/2026 at 6:00pm

Editor’s note: New Britain Police announced that the parking ban ended at 6:00pm 2/7/2026 and that cars needed to be removed from free parking lots by midnight. The office of Mayor Bobby Sanchez has announced that: SNOW EMERGENCY PARKING BAN Beginning Friday, February 6, 2026 at 8:00pm A parking ban has been ordered by Mayor […]

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Job Information and Career Resources Sessions Continue at New Britain Public Library

The New Britain Public Library has announced that it is partnering with the American Job Center, “to continue our one-on-one Job Information and Career Resources sessions that will take place on the second and fourth Monday of each month.” “Do you want to improve your current job prospects, find a new job, or change careers?” […]

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Community and Leaders Mourn and Honor Ald Jerrell Hargraves

City leaders and community members are mourning the passing of New Britain Ward 2 City Council member, Ald Jerrell Hargraves today. Mayor Bobby Sanchez, in a public message to the New Britain Community said that, It is with profound sadness that we mourn the passing of Alderman Jerrell Hargraves. Jerrell devoted his life to serving […]

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New Britain Public Library Hosting Frederick Douglass Speeches – “Becoming Frederick Douglass” on Kanopy

The New Britain Public Library is hosting an event – Frederick Douglass speeches – Becoming Frederick Douglass – on Kanopy. The event is Friday, February 13, 2026 from 3:00pm to 4:00pm. The Library says, BECOMING FREDERICK DOUGLASS explores the inspiring story of how a man born into slavery transformed himself into one of the most […]

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Network Disruption Affects City – Officials Assure that Public Safety Services Remain Fully Operational

The office of New Britain Mayor Bobby Sanchez is assuring residents that, “New Britain’s Public Safety operations are functioning as they should and the City will continue to provide services,” after what city officials are calling, “a network disruption affecting certain City systems.” WFSB reported that the incident is, “a suspected cyber attack on City […]

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Congresswoman Jahana Hayes Announces Federal “Casework on your Corner” in New Britain

Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (D-5), New Britain’s member of the US House of Representatives, has announced the addition of New Britain as a featured location for her “Casework on your Corner” outreach initiative. The program is scheduled to take place on Thursday, January 29, 2026. Members of the Congresswoman’s staff will be available to meet with […]

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League of Women Voters Holding 2026 Annual Legislative Brunch

The League of Women Voters of the New Britain Area has announced it will host its 2026 Legislative Brunch on Saturday, January 31, 2026. According to the League, the event is scheduled for 10:00am in the Community Room of the New Britain Public Library, located at 20 High Street. The organization has invited state legislators […]

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City Issues Snow Parking Ban Beginning Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 8:00pm; Ending 6:00pm 1/26/2026

Editor’s note (1/26/2026): The City of New Britain has announced that the parking ban is ending at 6:00pm today, January 26, 2026. The City says, The City of New Britain has announced: A parking ban has been ordered by Mayor Bobby Sanchez of New Britain in anticipation of the snow which has been forecasted. The […]