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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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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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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 […]
By John McNamara NEW BRITAIN – Campaign promises threatening “mass deportation”, use of the military and law enforcement to go after political opponents (“the enemy within”) and rollbacks of policies for the common good dominated Trump on the stump in the closing weeks of 2024’s campaign. And so the Trump victory on November 5th is […]
The City Council is set to consider a proposal to exempt a solar installation benefitting 321 Ellis Street. The exemption would allow “zero (0) tax increase resulting from the solar improvements for a period of twenty-five (25) years.” The new exemption would be on top of a 25 year tax reduction approved in 2021, limiting […]
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New Britain Public Library: Time for Tots
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New Britain Public Library
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Bringing the Community Together at Willow Street Park Community Day, July 29th
By Elena Trueworthy The North-Oak neighborhood volunteers never stop working. In a packed room at the Oak St. Police Substation on Monday night, members of the NRZ welcomed Fire Chief Ronalter to share information and respond to questions by the group. A good portion of the time, however, was also spent going over the final […]
Terry Turcotte Appointed as Principal of Roosevelt Early Learning Center
Roosevelt Early Learning Center’s Interim Principal has been elevated to serve as the school’s Principal. “I look forward to providing students and families with a foundation for success throughout their educational years by focusing on the academic, emotional, and social needs of the whole child,” said Turcotte. “As interim principal of Roosevelt Early Learning Center, […]
“Alice’s Adventures In Wonderland” Playing at the Hole in the Wall Theater
The Hole in the Wall Theater is presenting “Alice’s Adventures In Wonderland”. The play is an adaptation, by Rachel Teagle, of the famous story by Lewis Carroll. This production is directed by Mary Roane and produced by Elizabeth Hill. The Hole in the Wall invites people to, “Journey down the rabbit hole with Alice in this […]
Rescheduled “Finding Dory” at Willow Brook Pool ‘Flick & Float’ July 28th
The popular Disney movie “Finding Dory” will be shown at the Willow Brook Pool on Mill Street on Friday, July 28, 2017. The movie presentation is a city Parks and Recreation ‘Flick and Float’ event, one of the Parks and Recreation pool party programs held throughout the summer. The gates for the “Finding Dory” ‘Flick […]
New Britain Youth Theater’s “The Lion King Jr” Opening on July 28th
The New Britain Youth Theater‘s presentation of Disney’s “The Lion King Jr.” will open on Friday, July 28th at Holmes Elementary School. The NBYT describes the play: Along with Simba, Nala, Timon, Pumbaa, and other favorites from Disney’s blockbuster of the screen and stage, over forty children and teens from throughout Connecticut will participate on stage and behind […]
Justin Carlin Named Director of NBHS Golden Hurricanes Marching Band
Justin Carlin, who was a member of the Golden Hurricanes Marching Band, himself, as a New Britain High School student years ago, has returned to lead the Golden Hurricanes as its new Director. “As a product of the Consolidated School District of New Britain, I am both proud and humbled to be the next band director […]
2017 New Britain High School Freshman Orientation August 15th.
The New Britain school district has announced that New Britain High School will be holding freshman orientation for the incoming Class of 2021 will be held on Tuesday, August 15, 2017 at 10:00am. The orientation will be held in the NBHS auditorium. The school district says that, “We urge you to come on this day to […]
2017 Willow Street Park Community Day to be Held July 29th
The North-Oak neighborhood will celebrate the 2017 Willow Street Park Community Day on Saturday, July 29th. The event will be held at the Willow Street Park from 12:30pm to 3:00pm. There will be free food, arts and crafts, community resources and prayer and a three-on-three basketball tournament. The 2017 Community Day will be held in honor […]
‘Arresting Knowledge’ Event at Diaspora Multicultural Society July 22nd
The Diaspora Multicultural Society, Inc. will host an event by the organization Artists for Literacy, “Arresting Knowledge – Thinking Clearly About Media”. The non-profit Artists for Literacy says its purpose is to inspire critical thinking about media in the fake news era among adults from all walks of life. The organization is presenting, “the first-stop of […]
Public Library Hosts Discussions on Islam and Islamophobia
The New Britain Public Library will host upcoming discussions in its program, “Courageous Conversations with Our Muslim Neighbors”. In the program, the Library hosts presentations by the non-profit organization, Common Ground Institute and Services. On Saturday, July 22. 2017, the program will be “ISIS: Does ISIS Represent Islam?”. It will be held from 10:00am to 11:30am […]