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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…
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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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10-9-24 City Council Meeting Our 25th Presentation: 3 Minute Version
To: Flooding Victims Living in the Allen St. Basin, the Hampton-Eton Sub-Basin, Taxpayers-Property Owners, City and State Officials We purchased 24 Roxbury Road in 1973 with a healthy, dry basement and a flood free property. Our property and our neighborhood is not the same today. Over the years, as responsible home owners we have made […]
Council Clerk Takes Office Despite Stewart Veto
Shayne Livingston took office as the New Britain City Council’s Clerk of Committees, despite a veto of a resolution concerning his appointment by Mayor Erin Stewart (R) – a veto with key inaccuracies. The Council voted 8 to 7, on party lines, on a motion to override Stewart’s veto on Wednesday, but the motion required […]
League of Women Voters Informs About Early Voting Opportunity, Advocates “Yes” Votes for No Excuse Absentee Voting
The League of Women Voters of the New Britain Area wants to make sure people in New Britain know about their opportunity to vote in the 2024 election in early voting days – and is advocating a “yes” vote on a ballot question to allow voting by mail for everyone. The general election occurs on […]
Speakers at Forum Overwhelmingly Oppose Metal Detectors in Schools in New Britain
While the New Britain school district said most respondents to its recently completed survey supported metal detectors in schools, many speakers at the forum the school system called on the topic strongly opposed having metal detectors. The Consolidated School System of New Britain said that 87% of survey respondents supported metal detectors in the city’s […]
10-9-24: Our 25th Presentation to City Officials Since September 2023. More documentation for our file.
In case you missed it: All of our recent flooding updates and narratives with photos and documents are posted on-line in the New Britain Progressive “Flooding Series”. Check it out when you can. To: Flooding Victims Living in the Allen St. Basin, the Hampton-Eton Sub-Basin, Taxpayers-Property Owners, City and State Officials. This updated record is […]
Community Events and Meetings in New Britain from Oct 7th to 13th
In New Britain, community meetings and events from today to Sunday, October 13, 2024 include,
New Britain Racial Justice Coalition Asks “Do Metal Detectors Make Schools Safer?”
As the New Britain school system is considering using metal/weapon detectors in elementary, middle and high schools, the New Britain Racial Justice Coalition is asking, “do metal detectors make schools safer?” “Metal detectors are often seen as a solution to school violence, but research has questioned their effectiveness in truly keeping students safe,” the Coalition […]
NBPL Hosting Neighborhood Housing for Financial Fitness Workshop
The New Britain Public Library is hosting Neighborhood Housing of Greater New Britain for a Financial Fitness Workshop. The Library says, Take charge of your finances and build a solid financial future with our Financial Fitness Workshop. Our expert instructors will guide you through the fundamentals of money management, including effective use of credit, savings […]
Board of Education Considering Metal Detectors in Schools
The New Britain Board of Education says it, “is considering whether metal/weapons detection technology should be in place in our school buildings,” elementary, middle and high school. The Consolidated School District of New Britain is planning a Community Forum on the question. The school system is also conducting a survey asking parents, “Do you think […]
Music Series at South Church Concert to Feature Seraph Brass
The Music Series at South Church is hosting a concert featuring Seraph Brass. The Music Series at South Church says that, Celebrating its tenth-anniversary season, Seraph Brass was founded with a mission to showcase the excellence of female brass players and highlight musicians from marginalized groups, both in personnel and in programming. Winners of the […]