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On a party-line vote, the Democratic-majority New Britain City Council has approved a city budget…
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Director Sjöberg Shares Plans To Build Infrastructure For Reading In New Britain by John McNamara…
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By Tim O’Brien I was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of the great…
New Britain Racial Justice Coalition
CT People’s Survival Programs are hosting monthly Alternatives to Violence meetings. The community organization says, Join CT-PSP’s Alternatives to Violence Monthly Meetings!📅 First meeting: Wednesday, 6/4 at 115 W. Main St, New Britain, CT🕕 Held every first Wednesday Be part of a movement for peace and healing. Help us organize transformative events and train to […]
NAACP
“The rights he dedicated his life to are under threat” By John McNamara A wintry mix outside forced the organizers of the memorial wreath laying for the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. inside on Saturday April 12th to mark the anniversary of the assassination of the civil rights leader on April 4, 1968. The “Literacy […]
Flooding Series
All of our recent flooding updates and narratives with photos, video interviews, documents, etc. are…
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New Britain residents say they are planning to attend an upcoming, “No Kings Day of…
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“The rights he dedicated his life to are under threat” By John McNamara A wintry…
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Opinion by Dare to Struggle, On May 3rd, 2025, Dare to Struggle (DTS) confronted a…
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New Britain residents say they are planning to attend an upcoming, “No Kings Day of Defiance” rally in Hartford, as part of a nationwide day of protest on Flag Day. No Kings says that, In America, we don’t put up with would-be kings. NO KINGS is a national day of action and mass mobilization in […]
Staff Report Geraldine “Gerri” Brown-Springer, a beloved former Principal of Slade Middle School, was honored on June 3rd, with the re-naming of Brookside School adjacent to Pulaski Middle School in her honor. At the school naming ceremony Dean of Students Michael Peterson and Boys & Girls Club Executive Director James Jones recalled the support and […]
The 2025 New Britain Little Poland Festival is planned for Sunday, June 8th. The popular New Britain cultural and community event, celebrating its 12th year, is traditionally in springtime in New Britain’s vibrant Broad Street “Little Poland” neighborhood. Little Poland Festival organizers say the Festival features, “leaping folk dancers, mouth watering food, over 100 vendors, […]
Sat, Jun 7
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
New Britain Public Library
Community Give Back Day at New Britain Public Library
20 High Street
Sat, Jun 7
5:30 pm
Saint George Greek Orthodox Church
OIC Annual Awards Gala
301 West Main Street
Sat, Jun 7
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Osgood Park
New Britain PAL Hosting Summer “Midnight Basketball”
460 Osgood Avenue
Sat, Jun 7
8:00 pm
Hole in the Wall Theater
Circle Mirror Transformation at the Hole in the Wall Theater
116 Main Street
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Bysiewicz and Hayes Visit Plainville to Support Rebecca Martinez for State Representative
Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz (D) and Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (D-5) visited Plainville on Saturday for the State Representative campaign kickoff of Plainville Board of Education member Rebecca Martinez (D). Martinez, who has been Vice-Chair of the Plainville Board of Education, is running for election in the 22nd State Assembly district, taking on incumbent State Representative […]
Council Members Talk About Voting with Residents at Columbus Commons
Council members, Ald. Candyce Scott (D-3) and Ald. Nate Simpson (D-1) visited the Columbus Commons apartments recently to talk with residents about voting. Scott said, “the visit was amazing,” adding, Talking to people and educating them about the importance of voting is crucial. We need to educate and motivate people to vote during the presidential […]
Allen St. Basin and Hampton-Eton Sub-Basin: Water Line Break 8-1-24
To: Ward 4 Flooding Victims, Property Owners, Tax Payers, Residents, Constituents Yesterday 8-1-24 a crew from Public Works worked from late afternoon into the late night re-storing water service to Newbury Road. In the heat and the darkness this PW crew made it happen. Excellent effort. Public Works’ Associates have been completing these special repairs […]
Reader Encourages Voters to Research Congressional Candidates’ Issue Positions
To the Editor: Are you a registered “Independent”? In respect for your affiliation, and in understanding your desire to do your own research in choosing a candidate for our 5th Congressional District, I urge you to compare issues and achievements at the websites of our current 3rd term Congresswoman, Democrat Jahana Hayes and her opponent […]
Allen St. Project #2 Progress Update and Bulletin
Bulletin: August 2, 2024 This is an “all hands on deck” bi-partisan plea for assistance… As the current mayor noted in her recent interview with the CT Examiner; If all goes as planned, ground could be broken in late 2025 and the project completed in the first half of 2027. This news from Mayor Stewart […]
CCAG Conducts Climate Change Survey In New Britain
Residents Share Views At Main Street Market On Renewable Energy Vs. Fossil Fuels Interns from Connecticut Citizen Action Group are taking in the views of Greater New Britain residents this summer on “how climate change and energy companies are impacting their lives.” CCAG is conducting on the street surveys asking “Are you concerned about climate […]
Candyce Scott and Pergola Announce Back to School Supply Drive
Council member, Ald. Candyce Scott (D-3) and Pergola Events, LLC have announced that they are hosting, Back to School Supply Drive event aimed at supporting local students and families in need. With your help, we can ensure that every child has the tools they need to succeed in the classroom. Many families in our community […]
Dave DeFronzo Advocates for Expanded Mental Health Care for High School Students
Saying, “I believe every high school student, regardless of their income level, should have access to mental health services at their high school,” David DeFronzo, who is running for state representative in the open 26th Assembly District, is pressing for more funding for staffing and other resources for mental health services in high schools in […]
Community Health Center Hosting Community Health Fair
The Community Health Center, Inc. is hosting a Community Health Fair in honor of National Health Center Week. “This event offers family friendly fun and health education. Enjoy the free ice cream truck, arts and crafts, and DJ!”, the Community Health Center says. The event is to be August 5, 2024, from 11:00am to 2:00pm […]
Community Events and Meetings in New Britain, July 29th to Aug 4th
In New Britain, community meetings and events from today to Sunday, August 4, 2024 include