First Church Hosting July Concert Series
First Church of Christ Congregational is hosting its 2024 July Concert Series. The Church says that its concerts are to include a concert in the Church at 6:30pm, followed by a carillon performance at 7:00pm. July 26:30, BACH to B-A-C-H. J.S. Bach Prelude and Fugue in E flat major and Reger Fantasy on B-A-C-HEugenia Sullivan, […]
DeFronzo Proposes “Historic Investment in Municipal Infrastructure Improvements”
State Representative candidate Dave DeFronzo announced that he is calling, “for a $200 million state investment in aging, unsafe and inefficient municipal infrastructure systems across the state,” with his campaign noting, “long delayed sewer improvement projects have led to regularly recurring flood conditions in a residential neighborhood creating public health dangers and property damage.” “With […]
Ayalon Qualifies for Primary for State Representative
Former City Council and Board of Education member, Ald. Aram Ayalon (D-3) has qualified for an August 13th Democratic primary, challenging for the nomination for State Representative in the 26th Assembly District. Former Mayor and Democratic Registrar of Voters Lucian Pawlak confirmed that Ayalon received enough petition signatures to qualify to run today. Ayalon is […]
CCSU Planetarium Presenting Show on Climate Change
The CCSU Copernican Planetarium and Observatory is presenting a show on Climate Change. The CCSU Planetarium says, The Earth is warming – but don’t throw away your winter coat! What types of climate change has the Earth experienced in the past? What is ahead for our planet’s future? Let’s explore the astronomical connections to climate […]
“Celebrate Juneteenth Movie Days” Featuring “Buffalo Soldiers: Fighting on Two Fronts” Hosted by the New Britain Public Library
The New Britain Public Library is hosting a, “Celebrate Juneteenth Movie Days” with Kanopy, featuring, “Buffalo Soldiers: Fighting on Two Fronts.” “This film explores the often-contradictory role played by the Buffalo Soldiers throughout American history, with particular emphasis on the settling of the American West,” the Library says. The event is to be June 17, […]
Tens of Thousands Visit 2024 Little Poland Festival
The Little Poland Festival again drew tens of thousands of people to New Britain to celebrate Polish culture, music and food. Morning rain did nothing to dampen the excitement for the massively popular event in New Britain’s vibrant Little Poland neighborhood. Under sun and blue skies in the afternoon, tens of thousands of people filled […]
Community Events and Meetings in New Britain, June 10th to 16th
In New Britain, community meetings and events from today to Sunday, June 16, 2024 include,
Council Members Chastise City Hall Over Unimplemented $4 Million Allocation for Flooding Improvements
Members of the New Britain City Council chastised city officials over an unimplemented $4 million budget allocation for Allen Street flood control project, calling the actions of the Mayor Erin Stewart (R) and allies an election year trick to placate vocal community members calling for action to address neighborhood flooding. Last September, a month before […]
League of Women Voters to Hold Annual Meeting
The New Britain Area League of Women Voters has announced its 51st Annual Meeting. “Whether you’re a member already or just wondering what the New Britain LWV does,” the League says. “Join us for pizza with a group of people who want to make a difference!” The event is Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at 6:00pm […]
“Music and History of the 1970s” by CCSU Scholars for Life
CCSU Scholars for Life is hosting an event on, “Music and History of the 1970s”. Scholars for Life says, Music and History of the 1970s: During this session we will discuss major musicians, artists and musical trends of the 1970s. We will focus on how music of this decade was very different from music of […]