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City Starts ‘Courtesy’ Response Service; Homeowner Flood Relief Is On Council Agenda By John McNamara…
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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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In a report to the City Council, the city disclosed that it spent $25,239 on…
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By John McNamara NEW BRITAIN – Campaign promises threatening “mass deportation”, use of the military…
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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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A 2013 report “New Britain Urban Forest” prepared for the City of New Britain by…
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To: Property Owners and Residents in the Allen St. Basin and in the Hampton-Eton Sub-Basin.…
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In New Britain, community meetings and events from today to Sunday, November 24, 2024 include
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 […]
In a report to the City Council, the city disclosed that it spent $25,239 on the “Beehive Bridge Festival” in September, 2024. The report was in response to a Council petition filed by Council Majority Leader, Ald John McNamara (D-4). In New Britain, Council petitions are a process by which individual Council members can require […]
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New Britain Public Library
New Britain Public Library: Terrific Tots
20 High Street
Mon, Nov 18
12:00 pm
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New Britain Public Library
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Board of Education building
Board of Education Policy Committee
272 Main Street
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Board of Education building
Board of Education Curriculum Committee
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City Hall
City Historic Preservation Commission
27 West Main Street
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Mattabassett District Commission
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“Cinco De Mayo Fiesta” at New Britain Bees Game, May 5th
There will be a “Cinco De Mayo Fiesta” at the New Britain Bees game, which will, of course, be on May 5th. The event will feature music by DJ Chino, of Spectrum Entertainment, and special guest band, Mariachi Corazón de Oro’s. The event will also feature the food of Mofongo Restaurant. The gates for the game […]
Republican Accusations Thrown Out: Merrill Gay Vindicated
The State Elections Enforcement Commission has dismissed a complaint filed by New Britain Republicans against 2017 Democratic Mayoral candidate Merrill Gay, saying, “the facts do not support the allegations.” As the 2017 mayoral election was heating up, Republican Party Chair Anthony Cane filed a complaint with a series accusations that sought to tie Gay with […]
City Council Budget Hearing to Be May 1st
The New Britain City Council has announced that it will hold its annual budget hearing on May 1, 2018. The hearing is to allow the Council to hear people’s opinions on the city budget before the Council makes its decisions. “During the public hearing,” the Council’s press release says, “residents are encouraged to voice their concerns regarding […]
TRIAD Senior Prom to Be April 19th
An annual New Britain tradition will continue this week as TRIAD’s Twentieth Annual Senior Prom will be held on April 19, 2018. TRIAD’s “Senior Prom” is a popular annual event in New Britain for senior citizens, in which seniors are treated to food, music and dancing. This year’s Prom will have Carnival Theme and will feature […]
Arch Area NRZ to Hold “Clean Up, Plant Up Party”, May 19th (Delayed to Jun 16th)
Editor’s Note (5/17/2018): The Arch Area NRZ has announced that its “Clean Up, Plant Up” event has been delayed to June 16, 2018 due to the forecast of inclement weather on the planned date of May 19, 2018. The Arch Area Neighborhood Revitalization Zone (NRZ) has announced that it will hold a “Clean Up, Plant Up […]
North Oak NRZ to Hold Monthly Meeting Apr 19th
The North Oak NRZ will hold its regular meeting on April 19, 2018. The April meeting will be held at the Oak Street Police Substation, which is at 99 Oak Street. The meeting will be held at 7:00pm. The North Oak Neighborhood Revitalization Zone (NRZ) is a community organization, formed under state law, that is committed to the […]
New Britain Youth Theater Presents “The Gnome” Apr 20th to 22nd
“What do a lemon tree, a dank closet, and a nine-headed dragon have in common?” asks the New Britain Youth Theater (NBYT). “All three are important to the plot of New Britain Youth Theater’s new original comedy “The Gnome”!” “The Gnome” features the talents of nineteen children, ages six to twelve. The family-friendly comedy will […]
Hurricane Maria Relief: Bees and Community Foundation to Host “Community of Caring Night” May 19th
A “Community of Caring Night” will be hosted by the Community Foundation of Greater New Britain (CFGNB) and New Britain Bees to raise funds to aid people in Puerto Rico in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria and help those displaced by the storm who are in New Britain. The “Community of Caring Night” will take place […]
Stewart Proposes “Huge Tax Increase” Despite Claiming “No Tax Increase”
Republican Mayor Erin Stewart’s budget includes what is being called a “huge tax increase,” despite her own claims that her budget is a “no tax increase” budget. Stewart’s press release on her budget proposal says that she, “presented to the Common Council a $237.72 million budget for 2018-19 that calls for no tax increase and […]
“This Is Me” Dance Class at the Connecticut Theater Company, Apr 14th
The Connecticut Theater Company, located at the historic Repertory Theatre of New Britain, will host Part 2 of the “This Is Me” dance class on April 14, 2018. “Looking to learn a hot new dance number?,” asks the Theater, “Or maybe you just want to work on picking up choreography for upcoming auditions? Join us for […]