2024 Osgood Shootout Benefit Basketball Tournament Planned
The widely popular Osgood Shootout scholarship benefit basketball tournament is set for another year of bringing the community together for a good cause, while watching great basketball competition. Coach Darwin Shaw has announced that the 2024 Tournament is to be August 10th and 11th. It will be held at New Britain High School. The Tournament […]
Council Member Scott Discusses Empowerment at School House Apartments
Third Ward Council member, Ald. Candyce Scott (D-3) discussed local government and empowerment at the School House Apartments on South Main Street at a community meeting last Friday. “It was amazing,” said Ald. Scott. “We had spaghetti, salad, dessert, and I spoke about local politics and shared information and resources about local elected positions. Melvadene […]
New Britain Democrats Donate To Dr. Alton F. Brooks Scholarship Fund
The New Britain Democratic Party Chair Chris Anderson has announced that the New Britain Democrats have made a $250 donation to the Alton Brooks Scholarship, maintained at the Community Foundation of Greater New Britain, in honor of the revered community leader, Dr. Alton F. Brooks. In a letter to David J. Obedzinski, President and Chief […]
HRA Helping Families into Homes with “Head Start on Housing”
The Human Resources Agency of New Britain (HRA) has been helping families get needed housing, using a first-in-the nation “Head Start on Housing” program. HRA pointed to the case of the mother of an HRA pre-school student, “Maria B.”, who, found herself and her children homeless and having to live in a motel in Newington. […]
Council Discusses Assumption of City Audit Oversight
At a meeting of its Committee on Administration, Finance, Law and Public Services, the New Britain City Council discussed plans for establishing Council oversight of the audit of the city’s finances. At the meeting on Monday, Council Majority Leader, Ald. John McNamara (D-4) pointed to state law assigns to the local legislative body, the City […]
CCSU Planetarium Presenting Show on Meteors
The CCSU Copernican Planetarium and Observatory is presenting a show on Meteors. The CCSU Planetarium says, Shooting stars can be seen at all times of the year. One of the best meteor showers, the Perseids, will peak on August 12-13. Learn about those flashes of light in the sky at our next free public planetarium […]
“Candy-O” to Perform at New Britain Museum of American Art’s First Friday
The New Britain Museum of American Art is to host the band, “Candy-O,” at its popular First Friday event. The event is to be on August 2, 2024, from 5:30pm to 8:00pm. The Museum says that, Our signature social event features live music, art, food, spirits, and good friends. New Britain’s best Happy Hour, since […]
Community Events and Meetings in New Britain, July 22nd to 28th
In New Britain, community meetings and events from today to Sunday, July 28, 2024 include,
DeFronzo Calls for State Action to Address Housing Crisis
David DeFronzo, who is running for state representative in the open 26th Assembly District, has announced a series of initiatives for, “the state to play a more direct role in the financing and oversight of affordable housing statewide.” DeFronzo called for urgent action by the state, saying, “We need to address this issue now.” “People […]
HRA Welcomes Donation from New Britain Youth Leads for Local Food Center
Youth leaders from New Britain Youth Leads donated money they had fundraised to HRA of New Britain’s New Britain Food Resource Center. The donation of $225 was presented by Youth Leads to HRA at the Food Resource Center’s Farmington Avenue location, HRA said, “to recognize the Food Resource Center’s efforts to provide food to thousands […]