New Britain Legislators and Local Elected Officials to Host Community Meeting
Members of the New Britain legislative delegation and local leaders are planning to host a community meeting, “to discuss new state laws that took effect on October 1st, 2025, and what they mean for New Britain residents.” The meeting is to be hosted by Rep Dave DeFronzo (D-26), Rep Bobby Sanchez (D-25), the Council Majority […]
Stop & Shop Increases Aid to State College Students Facing Increased Food Insecurity
The Stop & Shop grocery store chain has announced that has donated $200,000 to campus food pantries on state university and college campuses, including CCSU, a 23% increase, as the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities (CSCU) reports a 40% increase in student monthly visits to campus food pantries. “Across our colleges and universities, so many […]
New Britain Racial Justice Coalition to Hold October Community Meeting
The New Britain Racial Justice Coalition & CT People’s Survival Programs are planning their October Community Meeting. The meeting will be held in-person on Thursday, October, 2025 at 6:30pm The organizations say that, New for this month, we would like to offer a Community Game Night! Join us after the meeting for games, laughter, and […]
Early Voting in New Britain City Elections Beginning
Early voting in the 2025 city elections begins this week at two locations in the city, where voters may cast ballots for mayor, City Council, Board of Education and other city offices. Early voting is available at the New Britain Senior Center and CCSU Memorial Hall on: New Britain’s Registrars of Voters point out that […]
Community Events and Meetings in New Britain from Oct 20th to 26th
In New Britain, community meetings and events from today to Sunday, October 26, 2025 include
Area Residents Join Nationwide Protests Against the Fascism of Trump’s Republicans
Editor’s note: Photos of the protest in Farmington by Dr Frank Gerratana. Across the country, people of conscience stood up in protests against the fascism of the Republican Party and their President, Donald Trump (R). The Republicans of President Trump have made cuts, including to health care, food, household heating, housing, renewable energy and are […]
Absentee Ballots Available for City Elections – But Without Universal Mail-In Voting Supported by Voters
Absentee ballots are available for the upcoming city elections, but restrictions on who is allowed to vote by mail-in voting remain in place, despite the fact that voters approved a constitutional amendment to allow universal absentee balloting. In 2024, Connecticut voters approved a constitutional amendment to remove past limits on voting by mail only to […]
Community Events and Meetings in New Britain from Oct 13th to 19th
In New Britain, community meetings and events from today to Sunday, October 19, 2025 include,
“Little Monsters Bash” Event for Kids Planned
New Britain Recreation is hosting a “Little Monster’s Bash” for “little ghosts and goblins age 3-8.” “The event will feature a Magic Show by the Amazing Andy, Arts and Crafts, trick or treat candy and light refreshments,” the city Recreation department says. “Participants are encouraged to dress up for the party and take part in […]
Friends of the New Britain Public Library Hosting Fall Book Sale
Friends of the New Britain Public Library says they, “have been busy all summer preparing for the upcoming Fall Book Sale.” The annual Fall Book Sale is to be October 16, 2025 to October 18th, the organization says, adding, “admission is free except for the first hour and a half on Thursday.” Friends of the […]