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On a party-line vote, the Democratic-majority New Britain City Council has approved a city budget…
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By Tim O’Brien I was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of the great…
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CT People’s Survival Programs are hosting monthly Alternatives to Violence meetings. The community organization says, Join CT-PSP’s Alternatives to Violence Monthly Meetings!📅 First meeting: Wednesday, 6/4 at 115 W. Main St, New Britain, CT🕕 Held every first Wednesday Be part of a movement for peace and healing. Help us organize transformative events and train to […]
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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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Opinion by Dare to Struggle, On May 3rd, 2025, Dare to Struggle (DTS) confronted a…
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CT People’s Survival Programs are hosting monthly Alternatives to Violence meetings. The community organization says, Join CT-PSP’s Alternatives to Violence Monthly Meetings!📅 First meeting: Wednesday, 6/4 at 115 W. Main St, New Britain, CT🕕 Held every first Wednesday Be part of a movement for peace and healing. Help us organize transformative events and train to […]
Opinion by Dare to Struggle, On May 3rd, 2025, Dare to Struggle (DTS) confronted a State Trooper who was harassing homeless people who were just sitting on a bench at the New Britain CT Fastrak bus station. As shown in the video provided alongside this press release, it was only during this confrontation where he […]
On a party-line vote, the Democratic-majority New Britain City Council has approved a city budget that adds $1.1 million to the city schools’ operating budget, which had been again flat-funded in the budget proposed by Mayor Erin Stewart (R), and added $175,000 for New Britain Public Library and $20,000 for homelessness prevention. The budget was […]
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New Britain Public Works
CRCOG 2025 Job Order Contracting Users Group
655 Alton Brooks Way
Thu, May 29
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New Britain Public Library Teen Homework Center
20 High Street
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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 […]
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 […]