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The upcoming NAACP Economic Development Committee Multicultural Business Coalition meeting is to feature New Britain Pastor Dana Smith at New Life ll Ministries. The meeting is to include, “Visioning for Multicultural Businesses & Economic Development in New Britain and “Goal Development and Direction for 2025.” The meeting is Monday, February 17, 2025 from 5:00pm to […]
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The New Britain City Council’s Committee on Administration, Finance and Law and Public Services is…
Community News
Secretary of the State Stephanie Thomas (D) and State Treasurer Erick Russell (D) are to…
News Analysis
By Tim O’Brien Editor’s note: The following commentary is a republication of an article originally…
History
Finding A Common Thread of Racial and Social Justice in 1988 and 2024 By John…
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Friendship Center’s Cold Weather Triage Program Is Open To Help Unhoused NEW BRITAIN – A…
Flooding Series
To: Allen St. Flooding Victims, Concerned Citizens, City and State Officials. When Mayor Stewart took…
Opinion
By Tim O’Brien Editor’s note: The following commentary is a republication of an article originally…
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Secretary of the State Stephanie Thomas (D) and State Treasurer Erick Russell (D) are to be special guests at an event presented by Sen Rick Lopes (D-6), Rep Bobby Sanchez (D-25), Rep Manny Sanchez (D-24), Rep David DeFronzo (D-26), Rep Gary Turco (D-27), the City Council President, Ald Francisco Santiago (D-5), the Council Majority Leader, […]
Editor’s note: Images from the official City of New Britain flag raising ceremony in honor of Black History Month are courtesy of Candyce Scott.
To: Allen St. Flooding Victims, Concerned Citizens, City and State Officials. When Mayor Stewart took office in the fall of 2013, she noted the following; “The Allen St. Project is our most pressing need. The Allen St. Project is critical to resolving chronic issues including flooding due to storm-sewer failures, sanitary back-ups and breaks due […]
Thu, Feb 6
4:00 pm
New Britain Public Library
New Britain Public Library Hosting “Adventurer’s Club”
20 High Street
Thu, Feb 6
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
New Britain Public Library
New Britain Public Library Teen Homework Center
20 High Street
Thu, Feb 6
4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
New Britain Public Library
New Britain Public Library Hosting Invention Convention
20 High Street
Thu, Feb 6
5:00 pm
Slade Middle School
Slade Middle School PTO
183 Steele Street
Thu, Feb 6
5:30 pm
Mattabassett District office
Mattabassett District Commission Finance Committee
245 Main Street, Cromwell
Thu, Feb 6
6:00 pm
Senior Center
East Side and Arch NRZ Regular Meeting Time
55 Pearl Street
Thu, Feb 6
6:00 pm
New Britain Public Library
Thu, Feb 6
6:00 pm
City Hall
City Board of Finance and Taxation
27 West Main Street
Thu, Feb 6
6:30 pm
New Britain Public Library
New Britain Public Library: Family Story Hour
20 High Street
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One More Day of Early Voting; At Least 4900 in New Britain Voted Already
At least 4900 people have voted already in New Britain under Connecticut’s new early voting process, with one more day for people to cast votes early. The general election occurs on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, but voters are permitted under state law to cast their votes before that in early voting days that, this year, […]
Claims For Flooding Damages Spiked in 2023
City Starts ‘Courtesy’ Response Service; Homeowner Flood Relief Is On Council Agenda By John McNamara More New Britain property owners are seeking compensation from the city for property damage caused by storm water flooding and sewage overflows, according to caseloads recorded by the city’s Corporation Counsel in recent years. The Corporation Counsel “handles claims and […]
Debunking Erin Stewart Legacy
On Tuesday, September 24, 2024, mayor Stewart announced she will not seek a 7th term as mayor of New Britain (CT Mirror, Sep 26, 2024). In her speech, as reported in the Hartford Courant, she cited a theme that she has repeated over and over in every state of the city speech, that she has […]
Alderwoman Sanchez Condemns “Hate Rhetoric” At NYC Trump Rally
Council Democrats Deride GOP Campaign Of ‘Fear and Division’ NEW BRITAIN – City Alderwoman and Assistant Majority Leader Iris Noemi Sanchez (D-3) expressed deep indignation over offensive comments made at Donald Trump’s rally in Madison Square Garden on Sunday nine days before the November 5th Election. A speaker insulted Puerto Rico, calling it a “floating […]
New Britain Public Library to Host “Blues 101” with Dan Stevens
The New Britain Public Library is to host Dan Stevens for a “Blues 101” program. The Library says, Blues 101 is an entertaining and educational program encompassing the history of blues music in America from its origins in the African American tradition of the deep south to the present. Join us for Dan Stevens multimedia […]
Community Events and Meetings in New Britain from Oct 28th to Nov 3rd
In New Britain, community meetings and events from today to Sunday, November 3, 2024 include
Dare to Struggle Holds “National Day of Protest to Stop Police Brutality” Event
The organization, Dare to Struggle held a “National Day of Protest to Stop Police Brutality” demonstration in New Britain’s Central Park Tuesday. Dare to Struggle says that it, “is working to rebuild the movement against police brutality and the oppression of Black people on solid foundations.” The group says that it is pressing for, No […]
Council Committees Vote Down Proposal on City Naming School Buildings and Oppose Taking Up Self Storage Rules
A proposal by Ald Sharon Beloin-Saavedra (R-1) to give the City Council control over the naming of schools, along with city buildings, was voted down Tuesday evening in the Council Committee on Planning, Zoning and Housing. In speaking against the proposal, Ald Wilma Barbosa (D-2) asked, about Beloin-Saavedra, “wasn’t her name in the running for […]
Poetry From Carlos Ayala
By Carlos Ayala Hollow I lost his handHe disappeared into the crowd It’s not what I was trying to do to surviveIt’s what I was doing to die How long must we suffer The pain The lies How can we hideFrom these evil eyes The light shines But, I remain in the shadows Power All […]
Parks and Recreation Hosting “Little Monster’s Bash”
New Britain Parks and Recreation is hosting its annual “Little Monster’s Bash”. Parks and Recreation says that the event, Saturday, October 26, 2024, from 10:00am to 12:00pm, will include a magic show, arts and crafts, apple cider and donuts and trick or treat candy. Parks and Recreation said that admission is free, but that pre-registration […]