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CTfastrak: Partnership Improves Customer Safety & Builds Community
By CTfastrak “Safety is our highest priority, and this partnership only strengthens our commitment to our valued customers and our employees,” said CTDOT Bureau Chief Benjamin T. Limmer What does it mean to feel safe on public transit? For CTfastrak customers, safety is a friendly greeting by a supervisor or professional operator. Safety is feeling […]
City Proposal Would Add Chief Operations Officer to City Reorganization Plan
A proposal being presented to the City Council would make two changes to the city ordinances section concerning the reorganization of city departments, including a proposal to add the chief operations officer to the city reorganization plan. The proposal is introduced by Ald Robert Smedley (R-4), the Council’s Republican leader, who typically introduces proposals from […]
Juneteenth: A Truly American Holiday
Portions of comments at the Juneteenth Community Celebration, June 19, 2025. By Candyce Scott Juneteenth – a truly American holiday. A celebration of America’s love for liberty. A holiday based in perseverance of Americans to be free. A reminder that we live in a country where the leaders have to respect all branches of government […]
First Church Hosting Summer Music Series
The First Church Of Christ is hosting its annual Summer Music Series, inviting people to, “Bring a picnic, chair, and hear First Church carillon; rain or shine.” The events are Tuesdays in July, featuring different musicians, from July 1, 2025 to July 29th. The events include concerts inside the Church at 6:30pm. Then, at 7:00pm, […]
New Britain Racial Justice Coalition Holding June Community Meeting
The New Britain Racial Justice Coalition is planning its June Community Meeting. “We’ll be debriefing recent campaigns and planning next steps together. Your voice matters!” the Coalition says. “Come build community, share food, and get organized.” The meeting is Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 6:30pm at the NBRJC Office at 115 West Main Street. The […]
New Britain Public Library to Host ‘Summer Bash’
The New Britain Public Library is planning a ‘Summer Bash’ event, inviting families to, “Come down to the library and kick off Summer reading!” “Play games, make crafts, and level up YOUR reading with summer reading challenges for all ages!” the Library adds. “We’ll be doing fun activities from 10:00 – 3:00, including Sport stacking […]
Tens of Thousands of People, Including Many from New Britain, March in Hartford in “No Kings” Protest
Perhaps 20,000 people marched at the State Capitol on Saturday, one of many “No Kings” protests across the country against the policies of President Donald Trump (R) and MAGA. Many New Britain residents were a part of this protest. Photojournalist Gregory Luke Gerratana captured images from the demonstration and this moment in history. No Kings said, […]
Puerto Rican Society of New Britain Planning 2025 Festival Puertorriqueño
The Puerto Rican Society of New Britain is planning the 2025 Festival Puertorriqueño this July. “Save the date,” say event organizers, for the Festival, planned for Sunday, September 14th. New Britain’s Puerto Rican Festival has a long history as a vibrant celebration of Puerto Rican culture and New Britain’s close cultural bond with Puerto Rico. […]
NBMAA Hosting Juneteenth Access for All Community Day
The New Britain Museum of American Art is hosting a Juneteenth Access for All Community Day, inviting people to, “Join us for the NBMAA’s 24th Annual Juneteenth Celebration!” “This day-long event features artistic performances, music, in-gallery experiences, and of course artmaking,” the Museum says. “Shop from local Black-owned businesses, support independent artists, and grab a […]