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The Municipal Campaign That Changed New Britain Politics For A Generation Introduction to Part 3…
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By Bill Shortell I live in a beautiful apartment in a big building with 36…
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The New Britain Public Library is hosting a Hidden Treasures Cat Adoption Event, saying, Come…
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Despite a veto by New Britain Mayor Erin Stewart (R) of local legislation to require…
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To: -All Past and Present City Officials and All Present Department Directors -All Long Suffering…
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The Board of Public Works of the city of New Britain issued in June 2023…
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A 2013 report “New Britain Urban Forest” prepared for the City of New Britain by…
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Despite a veto by New Britain Mayor Erin Stewart (R) of local legislation to require public reporting of tax breaks for developers, City Council members devised a way to get them reported, anyway. But in a tie 7 to 7 vote, Council Republicans voted down an attempt by Council Democrats to refer the report to […]
The New Britain Public Library is hosting a Hidden Treasures Cat Adoption Event, saying, Come meet some of the adoptable cats from Hidden Treasures adoption center! If potential adopters would like to fill out an application prior to the event, they can send an email requesting an application to: [email protected] The event is Saturday, May […]
To: -All Past and Present City Officials and All Present Department Directors -All Long Suffering Flood Victims; Property Owners and Residents This updated record is being shared regarding the status of our neighborhood’s storm-sewer system and Federal-State-City responses. Our concerns need to be given the highest priority. Our quality of life is suffering and our […]
Thu, May 9
1:00 pm
Center for Excellence
Hunger Action Team
57 Fern Street
Thu, May 9
3:45 pm
NBHS Tennis Courts
NBHS Boys Tennis at Home vs. Wilbur Cross
110 Mill Street
Thu, May 9
4:00 pm
New Britain Public Library
New Britain Public Library Hosting “Adventurer’s Club”
20 High Street
Thu, May 9
4:00 pm
New Britain Museum of American Art
New Britain Museum of American Art Studio@4 Explores Printmaking Processes
56 Lexington Street
Thu, May 9
4:00 pm
CCSU Student Center
Black Graduation and Award Ceremony at CCSU
105 Ella Grasso Boulevard
Thu, May 9
5:00 pm
New Britain Museum of American Art
Adult Studio Workshop, “Felting with Robin McCahill,” at NBMAA,
56 Lexington Street
Thu, May 9
6:00 pm
City Hall
City Commission on Community and Neighborhood Development
27 West Main Street
Thu, May 9
6:00 pm
City Hall
City Board of Fire Commissioners and Fire Pension Trustees
27 West Main Street
Thu, May 9
6:00 pm
City Hall
City Civil Service Commission
27 West Main Street
Thu, May 9
6:00 pm
City Hall
City Parks and Recreation Commission
27 West Main Street
Thu, May 9
6:00 pm
New Britain Public Library
Thu, May 9
6:00 pm
New Britain Museum of American Art
Yoga – An Artful Practice at the New Britain Museum of American Art
56 Lexington Street
Thu, May 9
6:30 pm
New Britain Public Library
New Britain Public Library: Family Story Hour
20 High Street
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Referendum Question 3 Obscures Charter Change On Granting Pay Raises To Elected Officials, Accelerated Water Bill Payments
By John McNamara Contributing Columnist The Common Council’s Republican Caucus Leader, Daniel Salerno, likes to preach to citizens who speak at public participation that they ought to stay, not leave after speaking on an issue, to watch the councilors “make the sausage” on selling city assets cheap, adopting a new policy or making budget decisions. […]
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Northend Elementary School Canvass Neighborhoods with Backpacks and School Supplies
By Brian K. Riley New Britain Independent Board President During the month of August, Spottswood A.M.E. Zion Church’s Bureau of Supply Missionary Society and Children’s Ministry, led by Jill Riley, Linda Kelly and Cheryl Niccols organized and collected backpacks and school supplies, which were donated to Northend Elementary School. The collected donations were delivered to […]
Prayer for Peace March held in New Britain
By Brian K. Riley New Britain Independent Board President A group of clergy, who call themselves “The Gatekeepers”, consist of Pastors and Ministers from within the New Britain Community. They were responsible for the planning and organizing, of the Prayer for Peace March, which took place on Saturday, August 13, 2016. Rev. Gervais Barger of […]
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CCAG’s 9th Annual Backyard BBQ Tomorrow!
News Brief Tomorrow, Saturday August 27, from 3:00 to 6:00 PM, CCAG is holding it’s 9th Annual backyard BBQ at the home of Rep. Peter Tercyak and Patricia Rehmer, 150 Belridge Rd. here in New Britain. This fundraising event supports CCAG’s work, the grassroots campaigns, and lobbying efforts of one of Connecticut’s oldest consumer advocacy […]
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From Iron to Soup
There is never enough storage in any home built before the 1990’s, especially when you take into account that women and men now have a room dedicated to all of their clothes. When homes began being built in New Britain, women only had a few dresses and men a few suits, so closets were very […]
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Black Ministerial Alliance to Hold a Unity Service
News Brief The Black Ministerial Alliance of New Britain will hold a Unity Community Service on Friday, August 26th. The service is dedicated to the theme of “Reviving the Heart of our Community through Unity”. The Guest Preacher for service, which will begin at 7pm, will be Supt. Dr. Ron Surrey, Pastor of New Mount Olive COGIC Church. […]
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Consolidated School District of New Britain to hold Back to School Bash Tonight!
By Rhona Cohen Executive Editor Tonight, Wednesday, August 24 from 5 – 7 PM, in Walnut Hill Park, New Britain’s school children, their friends, and family are invited to celebrate the new school year, which starts on Monday August29. The Consolidated School District of New Britain, in partnership with Whitsons and the New Britain Parks […]
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Black Democratic Club Continues Voter Empowerment
By Tim O’Brien Columnist New Britain has a great need for dedicated advocates for voter empowerment. Our community has a very real history of voter suppression by those charged with operating our election process. That is why it is more important than ever that New Britain’s people remain highly organized to fight for their rights and […]
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Art Perry’s Fighting Spirit and Boundless Optimism Will Not Be Forgotten
By John McNamara Contributing Columnist Originally posted in NB Politicus Augusy 13, 2016 New Britain’s and SEIU’s Art Perry died this week after an extended and brave battle with cancer at the age of 63. I knew and will not forget Art as a union organizer of fighting spirit and boundless optimism through too many […]
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Back to School Savings: Tax-Free Week Began Today!
Rhona Cohen Executive Editor While kids are enjoying their last weeks of summer, parents are thinking about what their children will need to get ready for the school year. Back to school shopping can be expensive, but will be a little less so during Connecticut’s sales tax during “Sales Tax-Free Week”. Timed every year to coincide […]