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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 […]
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The Central Connecticut State University Ceramics and Management and Organization has announced that its students,…
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Finding A Common Thread of Racial and Social Justice in 1988 and 2024 By John…
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The Central Connecticut State University Ceramics and Management and Organization has announced that its students, “will present Empty Bowls 2024. A basic meal of hearty soup in the handmade bowl of your choice will be served with a side of bread at Smalley Elementary School.” “‘Empty Bowl’” is an international project to fight hunger, personalized […]
The New Britain Racial Justice Coalition is planning its November Community Meeting. “The Election is Over… What’s Next?” says the Coalition. “Let’s reflect, strategize, and plan our next steps for building a more just and equitable future.” The event is planned for Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 6:30pm on Zoom. On online registration page is […]
In New Britain, community meetings and events from today to Sunday, November 24, 2024 include
Tue, Nov 19
10:00 am
City Hall
City Hall Safety Committee
27 West Main Street
Tue, Nov 19
10:30 am
City Hall
City Local Prevention Council
27 West Main Street
Tue, Nov 19
1:00 pm
Tue, Nov 19
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Smalley Elementary School
CCSU to Host “Empty Bowls – Fall 2024” at Smalley School
175 West Street
Tue, Nov 19
6:00 pm
City Hall
City Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities
27 West Main Street
Tue, Nov 19
6:00 pm
City Hall
City Zoning Board of Appeals
27 West Main Street
Tue, Nov 19
6:00 pm
City Hall
City Animal Welfare Commission
27 West Main Street
Tue, Nov 19
6:00 pm
City Hall
City Building Commission
27 West Main Street
Tue, Nov 19
6:00 pm
New Britain Public Library
“Anime in the Teen Room” at New Britain Public Library
20 High Street
Tue, Nov 19
6:30 pm
Police Headquarters
City Board of Police Commissioners
10 Chestnut Street
Tue, Nov 19
6:30 pm
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Interim Principals and Assistant Principals Appointed
The Board of Education appointed seven school-level administrators in a special meeting held on August 20, 2018. Johanna Robles, who has been DiLoreto Elementary and Middle School Assistant Principal, was named as the interim principal at Jefferson Elementary School. Heather Nicol, who has served as assistant principal at the Vance School and Holmes Elementary School, […]
Back to School Event for North-Oak Community Aug 25th
The Saint James Missionary Baptist Church, Board of Education Presidents Nicole Crawford Rodriguez and others are inviting families in the North-Oak neighborhood to a back-to-school event on August 25, 2018. The event organizers say that, “This event is for the North-Oak Community. We are giving new and gently used uniforms to our families in need […]
Candidates Turn Attention to November After Primaries
New Britain residents were on hand to a “unity rally” that the Democratic statewide and Congressional candidates held less than a week after the August 14th primaries. The rally was held at Minuteman Park, near the State Capitol in Hartford on August 18th. With the crowded field of candidates having been narrowed by Democratic and […]
North Oak Neighborhood Celebrates at Willow Street Park
Residents of the North Oak neighborhood enjoyed music, food and activities at the 2018 North Oak Neighborhood Revitalization Zone (NRZ) Willow Street Park Celebration on August 19th. The NRZ invited residents to the event as, “a celebration of its recent accomplishments in improving the neighborhood and moving toward making it a more vibrant community.” The […]
City Meetings and Community Events, Week of Aug 20th to Aug 26th
City meetings and community events coming up during the week from Monday, August 20, 2018 to Sunday, August 26th include: Mon, Aug 20 Special Board of Education meeting 6:00pm to 8:30pm Board of Education Building, 272 Main Street, Board Room Historic Preservation Commission 6:30pm to 7:30pm City Hall, 27 West […]
Scenes From 2018 Osgood Shootout.
The 2018 Osgood Shootout Basketball Tournament got underway, Saturday, August 18th, with hundreds in attendance. People watched the games as the Tournament progressed, enjoyed food and and shared in conversation. Both of the Tournament’s two divisions, high school and open, held their opening rounds of play on Saturday. Semi-final and Championship games will be held […]
Paul Manafort Dr. Name Changed to Add “Sr.”
The state online newspaper CTNewJunkie reports that Republican Mayor Erin Stewart changed the name of Paul Manafort Dr. to Paul Manafort Sr. Dr. CTNewsJunkie reported that Stewart ordered the change, which was carried out with a change in street signs early in the morning on on Wednesday, August 15th. CTNewsJunkie quoted Stewart as saying that the […]
NBHS to Hold Parent Sessions Aug 16th
The New Britain school district has announced that there will be two sessions for the parents of New Britain High School students on August 16. 2018. There will be a morning Parent Session at 11:00am. The morning session will be held in the NBHS Auditorium. There will also be an evening session at 5:00pm. The evening […]
North-Oak NRZ to Hold Willow Street Park Celebration Aug 19th
The North-Oak Neighborhood Revitalization Zone (NRZ) is presenting a Willow Street Park Celebration on Sunday, August 19, 2018. The NRZ says that, The North-Oak Neighborhood Revitalization Zone (NRZ) Committee is having a celebration of its recent accomplishments in improving the neighborhood and moving toward making it a more vibrant community. The NRZ says that, The […]
Hayes Wins NB and Nomination, Stewart Loses Despite NB Votes
Waterbury educator Jahana Hayes won more votes from New Britain Democrats than former Simsbury First Selectman Mary Glassman, helping Hayes in her victory in the August 14, 2018 primary for the Democratic nomination for the Fifth Congressional District. Meanwhile Republican Mayor Erin Stewart was defeated in her campaign to be the Republican nominee for Lieutenant […]