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By the New Britain Racial Justice Coalition, The New Britain Racial Justice Coalition (NBRJC) strongly…
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The New Britain Little League and the Hospital for Special Care’s (HSC) Adaptive Sports Camp…
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Director Sjöberg Shares Plans To Build Infrastructure For Reading In New Britain by John McNamara…
New Britain Racial Justice Coalition
By the New Britain Racial Justice Coalition, The New Britain Racial Justice Coalition (NBRJC) strongly condemns Mayor Erin Stewart’s June 7 veto of the City Council’s amended FY 2025 budget, which prioritized long-overdue investments in education, housing, and public services. The veto reverses a budget that was shaped by extensive community input and advocacy. Over […]
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“The rights he dedicated his life to are under threat” By John McNamara A wintry mix outside forced the organizers of the memorial wreath laying for the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. inside on Saturday April 12th to mark the anniversary of the assassination of the civil rights leader on April 4, 1968. The “Literacy […]
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All of our recent flooding updates and narratives with photos, video interviews, documents, etc. are…
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The Puerto Rican Society of New Britain is planning the 2025 Festival Puertorriqueño this July.…
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“The rights he dedicated his life to are under threat” By John McNamara A wintry…
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By the New Britain Racial Justice Coalition, The New Britain Racial Justice Coalition (NBRJC) strongly…
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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, […]
In New Britain, community meetings and events from today to Sunday, June 22, 2025 include,
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 Saturday, July 26th. 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. […]
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New Britain Public Library
Mon, Jun 16
2:00 pm
Online
Mon, Jun 16
6:00 pm
Board of Education building
Board of Education meeting
272 Main Street
Mon, Jun 16
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City Hall
End of Legislative Session Town Hall Planned by New Britain Delegation
27 West Main Street
Mon, Jun 16
6:30 pm
City Hall
City Historic Preservation Commission
27 West Main Street
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Mattabassett District office
Mattabassett District Commission
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Taste of Ramadan 2025 to be Hosted by Islamic Association of Central Connecticut; City Council Offers “Ramadan Mubarak” Greetings
The Islamic Association of Central Connecticut is hosting “Taste of Ramadan 2025”, inviting people to, “Join us for a community Iftar celebration.” “Food from around the world!!!” event organizers say. The event is March 15, 2025 at 6:30pm at New Britain High School. A City Council resolution introduced at the March 12th Council meeting by […]
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 […]
Community Events and Meetings in New Britain from Mar 10th to 16th
In New Britain, community meetings and events from today to Sunday, March 16, 2025 include
CCSU Offers Free Health Screenings
Free Community Health Clinic Open To City Residents Central Connecticut State University’s (CCSU) Nursing Department is offering health screenings for New Britain area residents as well as faculty and staff members of the University at the Community Health Education Clinic. The walk-in clinic, located on the ground floor of Nicolaus Copernicus Hall, 180 Paul Manafort, Sr. […]
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, […]
Community Forum March 6, 2025: Allen St. Storm-Sewer-Sanitary System Problem and Project
All of our recent flooding updates and narratives with photos, video interviews, documents, etc. are published on-line in the New Britain Progressive’s “Flooding Series”. View and listen to our City Council presentations on the City Web-Site; Go to newbritainct.gov. Click on government, common council, videos. To: Our Neighborhood Flooding Victims, Concerned Citizens-Taxpayers, City and State Officials. […]