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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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Queen Ann Nzinga’s Center Hosting ‘Kwanzaa in May’
The Queen Ann Nzinga’s Center is hosting a “Kwanzaa in May’ year end celebration event. The Center says that the event, “Featuring games, face painting, a DJ, a cookout with hot dogs and hamburgers and more,” is, “Open to all – participants, family members and the community.” The event is Saturday, May 4, 2024, from […]
CCSU Planetarium Presenting Show on “Island Universes” – Galaxies
The CCSU Copernican Planetarium and Observatory is presenting a show on galaxies, or as they were once called, “island universes.” “What objects are full of stars, stellar corpses, gas, dust, and dark matter?” asks the Planetarium. “Galaxies! Join us in celebrating the amazing properties of galaxies at our next free public shows.” The events are […]
CCSU “Empty Bowls 2024” to be at Smalley School
CCSU says that its, “Ceramics and Management and Organization students present Empty Bowls 2024.” ““Empty Bowls” is an international project to fight hunger, personalized by artists and art organizations on a community level,” CCSU says. “Proceeds from this event will benefit the Friendship Service Center in New Britain.” At the event, organizers say, “A basic […]
Dave DeFronzo Announces Qualifying for Citizen Election Program
Former City Council member Dave DeFronzo (D-AL) has announced that he has enough qualifying contributions to participate in the state’s Citizen Election Program, sometimes called the “clean election program,” in his run for the 26th District State Representative seat. “This program epitomizes a clean election process,” DeFronzo explained. “It bans dark money and emphasizes grassroots […]
CCSU Hosting Community Engagement Internship Event and Clothing Drive
CCSU is hosting a Community Engagement Internship Event and Clothing Drive event, inviting its students to, “Learn about community engagement internships during a clothing drive to benefit New Britain’s Friendship Service Center.” “While all clothing donations are welcome,” CCSU says, “clothing specifically for men is requested. Refreshments will be provided.” The event is to be […]
“The 70’s Project” to Perform at New Britain Museum of American Art’s First Friday
The New Britain Museum of American Art is to host the band, “The 70’s Project”, at its popular First Friday event. The event is to be on May 3, 2024, from 5:30pm to 8:00pm. “Paying tribute to the greatest Billboard hits from one of the most influential and musically diverse eras ever,” the band introduction […]
New Britain Council Democrats Criticize Stewart Veto of Public Reports on Land Deals
Mayor Stewart, in Veto Message, Calls Use of Word “Transparency” Political, While Belittling Council Democrats Council Democrats are strongly criticizing the veto by New Britain Mayor Erin Stewart (R) of city legislation to provide for public reports to the City Council on final land deals, calling the mayor’s act, “a striking blow against the principles […]
Speedbumps and Speedhumps Work – Will New Britain make residents’ Safety a priority?
The Board of Public Works of the city of New Britain issued in June 2023 a policy banning the use of speed bumps and humps on city streets. While the policy statement claims to place “high priority on reducing accidents and injuries and increasing safety on its road network” it claims that, for many communities, […]
City Council to Hold Public Hearing on City Budget
The Majority Leader of the City Council, Ald. John McNamara (D-4) announced that, The Common Council will hold a Public Hearing on the Mayor’s Proposed General Fund Budget, Capital Improvement Program Budget and Special Revenue and Enterprise Funds Budget for the 2024-2025 Fiscal Year on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at 6 p.m. in Council Chambers, […]
Allen St. Project #2 Oak St. to Beacon St: Flooding Updates City Council Meetings 4-23 and 4-24-24.
To: All Past and Present City Officials and All 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 property […]