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New Britain Racial Justice Coalition Planning March Community Meeting and Iftar
The New Britain Racial Justice Coalition is planning its March Community Meeting and Iftar. The Coalition invites people, saying, “We’ll be discussing the city and sate budget and how it impacts our community. Come share your thoughts, connect, and break fast with us.” The meeting is Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 6:30pm at 115 West […]
Images from the 2025 Taste of Ramadan Hosted by Islamic Association of Central Connecticut
The Islamic Association of Central Connecticut hosted its annual “Taste of Ramadan”, inviting people to a community Iftar celebration on March 15, 2025 at 6:30pm at New Britain High School.
Women’s Month Self Care Day by Candyce Scott
A Women’s Month Self Care Day is planned by Candyce Scott. Scott is inviting people to, “fun, relaxation and sisterhood at Insight of New England Counseling. The event is to be March 28, 2025, from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at 115 West Main Street. Scott is asking for RSVPs at 860-325-3119.
Legislation Calls For Clear Language On Charter Referenda
GAE Committee Favors ‘Precise’ Wording On Ballot Questions The Legislature’s Government Administration and Elections Committee (GAE) has acted favorably on a bill that will “establish certain minimum requirements for presenting charter or home rule ordinance amendment ballot questions to voters.’” House Bill 7125, introduced by State Representative Gary Turco (D-27) and supported by New Britain’s […]
Bingo at Oak St Health
Oak St Health is having bingo on Thursday, March 27, 2025 1pm-3pm. There will be raffle, prizes and refreshments. Oak St Health is located at 179 Columbus Blvd, New Britain, CT 06051.
Making The New Britain Public Library A ‘Library of Human Connection’
Director Sjöberg Shares Plans To Build Infrastructure For Reading In New Britain by John McNamara Walk into the New Britain Public Library (NBPL) on High Street these days and you will notice physical changes to the main floor. The circulation and reference desks have been merged into one. The main floor’s makeover will include five […]
Friends of the New Britain Public Library Hosting “Courageous Women in History: Harriet Tubman”
The Friends of New Britain Public Library are hosting an event, “Courageous Women in History: Harriet Tubman,” at the Library. Event organizers say, Join us for a reenactment of Harriet Tubman’s speech “I Can’t Die But Once” from the 1896 inaugural meeting of the National Association of Colored Women in Washington D.C. This solo performance […]
School System Publishes 2025-2026 School Calendar
The New Britain school district has published its calendar for the 2025-2026 school year. The 2026 – 2026 calendar says that the school year begins on August 25, 2025 and ends on June 9, 2029. The school district updates the calendar from time to time, and the most recent version would be on the district’s […]
CCSU Nursing Hosting Community Baby Shower
Together with Wheeler Clinic and Lucinda’s House the Central Connecticut State University Department of Nursing is planning its annual Community Baby Shower. At the event, CCSU says, Nursing students and other volunteers will provide local mothers-to-be with information about local resources for pregnant women, including local doulas, nurses, lactation consultants, mental health resources, dental providers, […]