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New Britain 4th of July Fireworks 2018: “The Great American Boom”
New Britain’s 2018 “Great American Boom” festival and fireworks, celebrating Independence Day, will be held on July 4th in Stanley Quarter Park. Fireworks are set to begin at around 9:15pm. New Britain’s fireworks display is very popular. Tens of thousands of people, both New Britain residents and visitors, join in a festive community spirit in […]
School District Announces Kids’ Summer Meal Locations for 2018
Summer meals are available for children and and teens this summer at locations throughout the city that have been announced by the Consolidated School District of New Britain. “In partnership with Whitsons,” says the school district, “we will be providing free meals throughout the summer for those who are 18 and under.” End Hunger Connecticut! […]
“Comedy Nite Live” to Benefit Fathers United Program Jul 12th
The “Comedy Nite Live” event, benefitting the Human Resources Agency’s Father’s United Program has been rescheduled to July 12, 2018. The program will feature live performances by Darryl Rosemond, Eryca Nolan and Artie Rob and will include dinner and the show. Doors for the event open at 6:00pm on July 12th and the show begins […]
City Meetings and Community Events, Week of Jun 25th to Jul 1st
City meetings and community events coming up during the week from Monday, June 25, 2018 to July 1st include: Mon, Jun 25 Board of Education Curriculum Committee 6:00pm to 7:00 pm School District Building, 272 Main Street Council Committee on Licenses 6:45pm to 7:15 pm City Hall, 27 West Main Street, 2nd Floor, Council Chambers […]
North Oak NRZ to Meet at St. Ann Church Jun 28th
The North Oak NRZ has announced that it will hold its regular meeting on June 28, 2018. The meeting will begin at 7:00pm. The North Oak Neighborhood Revitalization Zone (NRZ) is a community organization, formed under state law, that is committed to the social and economic progress in the North Oak region of the city. Issues discussed in […]
City Meetings and Community Events, Week of Jun 18th to Jun 24th
City meetings and community events coming up during the week from Monday, June 18, 2018 to June 24th include: Mon, Jun 18 Board of Education Regular Meeting 6:00pm to 7:00pm New Britain High School, 110 Mill Street CANCELLED – Historic Preservation Commission 6:30pm to 7:30pm City Hall, 27 West Main Street, Room 202 Mattabassett District […]
New Britain Pride Hosting Pride Month Events and Planning 2019 Parade
New Britain Pride is hosting events in New Britain in celebration of the 2018 Pride Month and is working with City Council President Pro-Tempore Eva Magnuszewski (D-AL) for a regional Pride parade next year. A City Council resolution declaring June as “Pride in the City” Month, encouraged, “all residents to come out and attend the […]
Children’s Summer Music Workshop Registering Students for 62nd Year of Program
Entering its sixty-second year, the New Britain Summer Music Workshop is registering students for its programs for the summer of 2018. The program’s invitation says that it is, “for music students in grades 2 – 8 for piano, 2 – 6 for vocals (7 & 8 by instructor’s approval) and grades 4 – 8 for […]
City Meetings and Community Events, Week of Jun 11th to Jun 17th
City meetings and community events coming up during the week from Monday, June 11, 2018 to June 17th include: Mon, Jun 11 New Britain Board of Education Meeting 6:00pm to 8:00pm New Britain High School Wed, Jun 13 Summer Concert Series 11:30am to 1:30pm Central Park, downtown New Britain Ordinance Appeals 4:00pm to 6:00pm City […]
New Britain Public Pools Open for the 2018 Summer Season
As the school year ends, the 2018 opening of city pools and splash pads are open. Splash pads are open, as of Memorial Day weekend. Willow Brook Park Pool and A.W. Stanley Park Pool are open as of Saturday, June 16th at 1:00pm. Pools are open for a day swim sessions from 1:00pm to 4:45pm. During […]