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North-Oak NRZ to Meet Aug 28th
The North-Oak NRZ will hold its monthly meeting on August 28, 2017. The meeting will be at 7:00pm at the North Oak Police Substation at the corner of Oak and West Streets. The North-Oak NRZ (which stands for Neighborhood Revitalization Zone) was formed in 2001. Its purpose is to plan and advocate for the social […]
Art Fights Hate – ‘The Laramie Project’ Opens at the Hole in the Wall Theater Sept 22nd
The Hole in the Wall Theater and Director Dennis Hull are presenting ‘The Laramie Project’, by Moises Kaufman and members of Tectonic Theater Company, opening September 22nd. The Laramie Project is set in Laramie, Wyoming after the fatal beating of gay University of Wyoming student Matthew Shepard. The Tectonic Theater Company’s website describes the history of the play. […]
Democratic and Republican City Election Candidates for 2017
With Autumn just around the corner, election season will be coming into full swing. The Democratic Party and the Republican Party have both put forward their slates for the city elections on November 7th. For Mayor, the candidates are: Democratic Republican Merril Gay Erin Stewart For Town and City Clerk, the two parties have nominated […]
Jr. Hurricanes Announce 2017’s Week 1 Games
New Britain Hurricanes Youth Football & Cheerleading has announced that the 2017 Jr. Hurricanes season will begin the weekend of August 26th and 27th. The Jr Canes will play at their home field, Chesley Park. The schedule for August 26th will be: 9:30am: Flag & Tiny Cheer 1:00pm: Jr Canes 9u vs Park City 3:00pm: […]
Connecticut Hispanic Democratic Caucus Endorses Merrill Gay for Mayor and Entire New Britain Democratic Slate
The Connecticut Hispanic Democratic Caucus (CHDC), a statewide coalition of Hispanic/Latino elected and appointed officials, community leaders, clergy, and business leaders, has endorsed Democrat Merrill Gay’s candidacy for Mayor of New Britain, as well as the entire Democratic slate in this year’s New Britain elections. “Our caucus typically only endorses Hispanic candidates,” said CHDC president […]
Latin Festival Celebrated in Walnut Hill Park
People gathered for food, music and prayer at the 2017 Latin Festival in Walnut Hill Park August 19th. The Festival was organized by the New Britain Latino Coalition and Kohoe Centers. The event featured live music and different vendors and tables connecting people with different services and resources available to them. Sunny and warm late […]
Merrill Gay and other Democrats Call for Unity Against Trump’s Support of White Supremacists
Democratic Mayoral Candidate, Merrill Gay, the New Britain Democratic Party and local Democratic slate are calling for unity in New Britain against Republican President Donald Trump’s support for white supremacists. Gay, Democratic Town Committee Chair Bill Shortell and other Democratic candidates are calling on local Republicans who have supported Trump to do so as well. “Last […]
“Back to School Bash” in Walnut Hill Park Aug 23rd
A “Back to School Bash” will be celebrated in Walnut Hill Park on Wednesday, August 23rd. The school district says that, “As parents, students and educators get ready for the first day of school, the school district and city is preparing a celebration to mark students’ return to the classroom.” The event will be from […]
Former Board of Education President Creates Charitable Fund
Former school board President Fran Wolski has established a family charitable fund to make grants to enrich the lives of New Britain school children. The new Raymond and Frances Wolski Family Fund will be administered by the Community Foundation of Greater New Britain. The donor-advised fund will make small annual grants, with Wolski playing the […]
Hundreds attend St. Mary’s Festival
Exuberant music and the scent of delicious food filled the air on the grounds of the St. Mary Catholic Church on Main Street for the annual “Festival in Honor of Our Lady of the Assumption” on August 12th. The outdoor festivities are the middle day of the three-day celebration. Hundreds attended the Festival on Saturday. […]