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Director Sjöberg Shares Plans To Build Infrastructure For Reading In New Britain by John McNamara…
New Britain Racial Justice Coalition
Saying, “New Britain deserves better!” the New Britain Racial Justice Coalition is calling city residents to action, in support of city funding for emergency housing and education. Mayor Erin Stewart (R) is set to announce her budget for the upcoming year tomorrow. After that, the Council will consider the budget. “We’re calling on the New […]
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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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New Britain residents and elected officials carried on a long tradition on May 2nd, celebrating…
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Common Council Begins Review of Mayor’s Proposed Budget for New Fiscal Year The Common Council…
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Insight New England is hosting Mother’s Day Self-Care Night. The event, organizers say, is to…
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“The rights he dedicated his life to are under threat” By John McNamara A wintry…
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By Dare to Struggle CT To the editor, The Rally Against Shelter Abuse, which took…
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Insight New England is hosting Mother’s Day Self-Care Night. The event, organizers say, is to include, “free, fun, relaxation and sisterhood.” The event is to be May 23, 2025, from 7:00pm to 9:00pm. It is to be held at 115 West Main Street. RSVPs are requested to Candyce Scott at 860-325-3119.
New Britain residents and elected officials carried on a long tradition on May 2nd, celebrating Polish Day at the State Capitol. The 2025 Polish Day was hosted by Rep. Dave DeFronzo (D-26) with Lt Gov Susan Bysiewicz (D). Remarks about Polish Day history were shared by by Deborah Krawiec, and Gov Ned Lamont joined in […]
The Hungerford Nature Center is hosting a NatureFest event, saying the event will include, Animal Meet & GreetsGuided Nature WalksCraftsStorytimeFacepaintingGamesCT DEEP Table The event is May 3, 2025, from 10:00am to 12:00pm and from 1:00pm to 3:00pm. The Center has website for tickets. The Hungerford Nature Center, at New Britain’s Hungerford Park, is at 191 […]
Sat, May 3
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Stanley Quarter Park
Sat, May 3
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Human Resources Agency
Parent Cafe Summer Palooza
180 Clinton Street
Sat, May 3
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Hungerford Nature Center
Hungerford Nature Center Hosting NatureFest
191 Farmington Avenue, Kensington
Sat, May 3
7:00 pm
The Repertory Theatre
Connecticut Theatre Company Presenting “The Producers”
23 Norden Street
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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 […]
New Britain Public Library to Host Presentation by Autism Advocate Jeremy Farell
The New Britain Public Library is to host a presentation, “Pathways to Empowerment : Open Communication and Self Advocacy”, by Jeremy Farell, Autism Advocate. The Library says, His presentation encourages attendees to think critically about the benefits of open communication and self-advocacy for their lives and the lives of those around them. Using examples from […]
Community Events and Meetings in New Britain from Oct 21 to 27th
In New Britain, community meetings and events from today to Sunday, October 27, 2024 include,
New Britain Public Library Hosting Community Reads Latino Poetry with Deborah Paredez
New Britain Public Library Hosting, an event, Community Reads Latino Poetry with Deborah Paredez. The Library says, Join us for a community poetry reading with Mexican American poet Deborah Paredez on October 21. She will be discussing her poetry and process, as well as reading select poems from Latino Poetry: The Library of America Anthology, […]
New Britain Voter Registration Appears Down Compared to Close 5th CD Election in 2022; Democrats Lower And Republicans Higher
Recent New Britain voter registration figures may show troubling signs for Democrats and opportunity for Republicans in the closely contested Fifth Congressional District race between incumbent Democratic Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (D-5) and Republican challenger George Logan. It appears that there could be nearly 2,000 fewer registered voters in New Britain than in 2022. Voter registration […]
New Britain Racial Justice Coalition Celebrates Indigenous Peoples’ Day
The New Britain Racial Justice Coalition held a celebration for Indigenous Peoples’ Day on Monday to, “honor Indigenous resilience and culture,” event organizers said. Community activist Samantha Walker said, “It was a privilege to speak at the Indigenous People’s Day event. I was glad to see those who wanted to learn more about the Indigenous […]
Early Voting Set to Begin on Monday, October 21st
Voting in this year’s election is set to begin this coming Monday, October 21st, as Connecticut’s new early voting system will allow voters to cast ballots for two weeks prior to the Tuesday, November 5, 2024 election day. The election for President, United States Senate and House of Representatives, state Senate and House of Representatives […]