18 November, 2024

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Allen St. Drainage Improvements and Reconstruction Phase 2 Project Update

To: Property Owners and Residents in the Allen St. Basin and in the Hampton-Eton Sub-Basin. The Allen, Brighton, Stewart, Hampton, Eton, Newbury, Roxbury Neighborhoods. Mark Moriarty, Mark Czerepuszko, Jason Outlaw and Cardinal Engineers hosted an informational meeting Thursday 11-14-24. We were pleased with the presentation. The planning is moving along. The bid ready documents should […]

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Petit Family Foundation Road Race Fundraiser July 22nd

The Petit Family Foundation will hold its eleventh annual 5K Road Race fundraiser on Sunday, July 22, 2018. The race is named the, “Chip’s Family Restaurant 5K benefiting the Petit Family Foundation,” after the title sponsor for the event, Chip’s Family Restaurant. The race is held at Plainville High School at 47 Robert Holcomb Way, in Plainville. […]

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Beehive Bridge Begins Construction

Construction was officially begun on the $7.5 million Beehive Bridge project on June 1, 2018 at a ceremony attended by state and city officials. According to a March 28th City Council resolution, “utilizing art and architecture inspired by the City’s seal as well as Complete Streets style improvements such as brick walkways, decorative lighting, and […]

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Memorial Day in New Britain

New Britain honored veterans on the traditional Memorial Day, especially those who gave their lives, with ceremonies around the city, and then celebrated the community with the annual Memorial Day parade. The New Britain community carried on its long tradition of observing Memorial Day on its traditional date of May 30th. Separate memorial ceremonies at war […]

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Spreading the Word About Free Summer Meals Available for Children

The United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut and End Hunger Connecticut! are hosting a “United Way Day of Action” on June 21, 2018 that, “will focus on helping families in New Britain access nutritious summer meals and engaging children in summer learning.” End Hunger Connecticut! says that, “Summer Meals are free, nutritious, meals and […]

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Arch Area NRZ Build-A-Better Block Event to Be Jun 2nd.

The Arch Area Neighborhood Revitalization Zone (NRZ) will hold its “Build-A-Better Block” community event on June 2, 2018. The event is being organized to bring the community together share and promote positive qualities of the neighborhood. The free, family-friendly event will feature food, music, cultural dances, vendors, face painting and story telling. There will be pinatas, handmade by […]

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