“Justice for Katherine” Protesters Interrupt Stewart at Christmas Tree Lighting
With signs harshly criticizing Mayor Erin Stewart (R), “Justice for Katherine” protestors interrupted Stewart at the city’s official Christmas tree lighting Tuesday evening. The Justice for Katherine campaign has included a series of protests and advocacy since New Britain Police officer Connor Reinsch struck and killed Katherine Colon with the police car he was driving, […]
New Britain Public Library to Host Presentation,”Aging in Place: How To Remain in Your Home”
The New Britain Public Library is to hosting a presentation, “Aging in Place: How To Remain in Your Home”, saying, Join us for a presentation by law firm Czepiga Daly Pope & Perri about care options for yourself or your loved ones.This program will help you better understand how to avoid putting your-hard earned assets […]
Community Events and Meetings in New Britain from Dec 2nd to 8th
In New Britain, community meetings and events from today to Sunday, December 8, 2024 include,
American Red Cross Blood Drive to be at New Britain Public Library
The New Britain Public Library is to host an American Red Cross Blood Drive. Join us for a blood drive at the New Britain Public Library! Sign up online at redcross.org or give us a call to register. You can also go to www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/find-drive and enter 06051 to find our blood drive! The event is […]
Community Thanksgiving Dinner Planned for Those in Need
A Community Thanksgiving Dinner for those in need is being planned by the Black Ministerial Alliance of New Britain, the city Police and Fire departments and staff and students at EC Goodwin Technical High School. The event has become an annual tradition for Thanksgiving. Organizers invite people to share in, “Sit down meals served by […]
Insight of New England Counseling Hosting Native American Heritage Month Activity Day
A Native American Heritage Month Activity Day is planned by Insight of New England Counseling, Candyce Scott, MA. LPC of Insight has announced. Light refreshments are to be served and, Scott adds, the event is to include the making of dream catchers and edible teepees. The event is to be Friday, November 22, 2024 at […]
New Britain Racial Justice Coalition Third Political Education Session on Gentrification to Discuss Navigating Gentrification
The New Britain Racial Justice Coalition is planning the third installment of its Political Education Series on Gentrification. The discussion is to be about Navigating Gentrification. The event is to be on Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 10:00am. The Coalition says, Join us for our upcoming Political Education Series on Gentrification!Together, let’s dive deep into […]
CCSU “Empty Bowls” Event at Smalley School to Benefit Friendship Center
The Central Connecticut State University Ceramics and Management and Organization has announced that its students, “will present Empty Bowls 2024. A basic meal of hearty soup in the handmade bowl of your choice will be served with a side of bread at Smalley Elementary School.” “‘Empty Bowl’” is an international project to fight hunger, personalized […]
New Britain Racial Justice Coalition Plans Community Meeting
The New Britain Racial Justice Coalition is planning its November Community Meeting. “The Election is Over… What’s Next?” says the Coalition. “Let’s reflect, strategize, and plan our next steps for building a more just and equitable future.” The event is planned for Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 6:30pm on Zoom. On online registration page is […]
City Spent $25,239 on “Beehive Bridge Festival” in 2024
In a report to the City Council, the city disclosed that it spent $25,239 on the “Beehive Bridge Festival” in September, 2024. The report was in response to a Council petition filed by Council Majority Leader, Ald John McNamara (D-4). In New Britain, Council petitions are a process by which individual Council members can require […]