19 March, 2025

New Britain Racial Justice Coalition - Upcoming

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CT People’s Survival Program Launches Community Violence Intervention Series in New Britain

The CT People’s Survival Program has announced a three-part Community Violence Intervention Series, noting that it is, “focused on equipping community members with practical skills to interrupt and transform violence.” The CT People’s Survival Program is a 501(c)(3) affiliate of the New Britain Racial Justice Coalition (NBRJC). The organization says that, In collaboration with the […]

The Arts

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Music Series at South Church Concert to Feature Organist Noah Klein

The Music Series at South Church is hosting a concert featuring organist Noah Klein. The Music Series at South Church says that, Renowned for his exceptional talent, organist Noah Klein will captivate you with a dynamic program that showcases the power and beauty of South Church’s Gress-Miles organ. Recently featured as an emerging young musician […]

Latest News and Opinion

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Water, Park and School Bonding Proposed; Council Committee Special Meeting Called

The City Council’s Standing Bonding Subcommittee will hold a special meeting this week. On the agenda are three proposals for city capital projects. One proposal is for $145,000,000 in bonding for a major renovation project at Smith Elementary School, a $9,800,000 project at Pulaski School and $2,700,000 at Slade School. The $145,000,000 for the Smith […]

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Asian Pacific American Community Speaks Out Against Former Mayor Tim Stewart Racist Comments

Former Mayor Timothy Stewart (R) is once again facing criticism for bigoted comments online, this time directed at Asian Americans. NBC Connecticut News reported today about an online discussion about, “a post about the Trump campaign’s allegations of Haitian immigrants eating house pets in Ohio.” Another person had made a comment that, “I have a […]

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Council Democrats Call For Neighborhood Flood Relief Assistance

NEW BRITAIN – Common Council Democrats are proposing a neighborhood flood relief initiative to “provide immediate and direct relief to homeowners whose properties are damaged by storm water and sewage when extreme weather leads to flooding and damages.” A resolution, introduced by Common Council President Francisco Santiago (D-5), Assistant Majority Leader Iris Sanchez (D-3) and […]

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Flooding Updates 9-19-24 Delivered Via FedEx: Direct Signature Required-Documentation For Our File.

An Open Letter to Our Mayor. Our appeal to you for full disclosure: Dear Erin, Thankfully, the city council adopted the resolution for the Overlook-McKinley Project. The residents in that neighborhood have suffered long enough with the flooding, the related damage and inconveniences. Now we must continue with our focus on the Allen St. Project […]

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New Britain Roots Hosting Annual “Garden Crawl”

New Britain ROOTS is hosting annual Garden Crawl event. “Tour our beloved school gardens,” says the organization, “and learn more about our work in the community.” The event is September 29, 2024, starting at 11:00am at the Senior Center, located at 55 Pearl. “Participants will have the opportunity to see and experience the work that […]

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CCSU to Host Virtual Reality and Artificial Intelligence Conference

Central Connecticut State University has announced that it is hosting a conference on Virtual Reality and Artificial Intelligence to discuss, “how AI can revolutionize and enhance both educational practices and workforce skills development.” “The conference reflects Central’s ongoing initiative to advance Virtual Reality and Artificial Intelligence education,” CCSU says, “while empowering educators and students to […]

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New Britain Public Library to Unveil New Toy Library for Teens

The New Britain Public Library has announced that it will unveil its new Toy Library for teens, supported by Traveling Toys, Inc. and Liberty Bank. Traveling Toys, Inc. and Liberty Bank, who provided funding for the Toy Library, are to join in the unveiling. The Library says that due, to generous funding from nonprofit organization […]

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Overlook Avenue/McKinley Drive, Allen Street Project and “NB Flush” Resolutions Approved

In its meeting yesterday, the City Council approved a contract award of $2,147,633.75 to Colossale Siteworks Corporation of Berlin for the Overlook Avenue/McKinley Drive Drainage Improvements Phase 2. Before the Council approved the resolution, Public Works Director Mark Moriarty told the Council that the project should be complete by late spring to summer. The Council […]

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Local Black Residents to Share Life’s Journey in Speakers’ Series

There is to be an Ebenezer D. Bassett Black History Society and Nkonoki-Ward Associate F.A.C.E.S. speaker series at which, event organizers say, Local Black residents have been invited to share their life’s journey or that of a formidable deceased relative from the New Britain community including Ms. Jane Johnson by Cornell Small, September 19, 2024, […]

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