Sen. Lopes, Rep. Turco and Ald. McAdam Holding Coffee Hour Q&A
Senator Rick Lopes (D-6), Rep. Gary Turco (D-27) and City Council member, Ald. Lori McAdam (D-2) have announced that they are holding a coffee hour Q&A this on Saturday, February 24, 2024. Sen. Lopes announced, I am holding a coffee hour Q&A this weekend on Saturday, February 24. Please join Representative Gary Turco, City Councilor […]
New Britain Council To Consider Reducing Restrictions Hitting the Homeless
The New Britain City Council’s Democratic majority members are proposing changes to city ordinances that have onerous impact on the homeless in the city. Homelessness, together with the high cost of housing, have been growing concerns, with rent and housing costs becoming unaffordable for many people. Ward 2 Council member, Ald. Lori McAdam (D-2), has […]
Easter Egg Hunt to be Hosted by New Britain Parks and Recreation
Snow may still be on the ground, but Easter is around the corner. New Britain Parks and Recreation is planning its annual Easter Egg Hunt, saying, Each participant will receive an Easter egg collection bag. The egg hunt will have separate age divisions: under 3 years old (1 parent or guardian allowed on field per […]
City to Hold Arch Street Improvement Project Open House and Workshop
The city has announced that there will be an “Arch Street Improvement Project Open House and Workshop”. The event is to be February 29, 2024 at 4:00pm in the Police Station Community Room. The city Public Works Department says that, Our design team will be on hand to discuss ideas for the project and answer […]
“An Evening of Motown” with Theresa Wright at New Britain Museum of American Art’s March First Friday
“An Evening of Motown” with Theresa Wright is to be presented by the New Britain Museum of American Art at its popular First Friday event. “Enjoy the smooth sounds of Motown and Disco with singer/songwriter Theresa Wright,” the Museum says. It’s March 2024 First Friday event is March 1st, starting at 5:30pm. The Museum says […]
Like, It’s Totally 80’s Virtual Bingo at the New Britain Public Library
“Like, totally mark your squares for a rad bingo,” the New Britain Public Library says, “As if!” The Library adds, There will be 3 rounds of bingo! Trivia link will be posted to our social media accounts the day of the event! The activity is Wednesday, February 28th starting at 7:00pm. The Library adds, “Register online, […]
New Britain Council Committee Recommends Approval of Zone Change for Mount Pleasant Redevelopment
The New Britain City Council’s Zoning Subcommittee has approved a proposed rezoning of the Mount Pleasant area, ahead of the widely expected plan for redevelopment of the Mount Pleasant neighborhood. The redevelopment plan that the proposed zone change relates to calls for the demolition of the existing Mount Pleasant neighborhood and replacement with a new […]
New Britain NAACP to Host Pasta Dinner Fundraiser and Membership Event
Saying, “There are so many pasta-bilities when you get involved in your community,” the NAACP New Britain Branch is planning a pasta dinner fundraiser and membership event. The event is to be Saturday, March 16, 2024, from 12:00pm to 3:00pm at Spottswood A.M.E. Zion Church. The event is $40 for pasta dinner and NAACP membership, […]
Community Events and Meetings in New Britain, Feb 19th to 25th
In New Britain, community meetings and events from today to Sunday, February 25, 2024 include,
Debut of “Butterflies of Hope” Exhibit to Benefit Children in Ukraine
The PDClub in New Britain’s Little Poland will host the Community Help Organization‘s debut exhibit of its “Butterflies of Hope” project. “Delight in the vibrant expressions of children’s art, crafted to infuse positivity into the lives of those affected by war, sickness, and personal tragedy,” say event organizers. ‘Your presence and support will contribute to […]