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In its meeting yesterday, the City Council approved a contract award of $2,147,633.75 to Colossale…
The Arts
By Carlos Ayala Gone Lessons learnedAnother bridge burnedAnother hatchet buriedDeath it’s my turnPlease take me in a hurryNo pain no liesPlease shut my eyesNo living no lifeNo stress no sightNo breath no dramaI’m sorry Momma Chains The weakest link gets brokenFamily tree can’t be chosenIt all leads to a explosionThe ghetto pick your poisonIt’s Me […]
New Britain’s Hole in the Wall Theater is planning an Acting Workshop, with sessions starting in September and running through December. The Theater says that the workshop is, An opportunity to grow, learn, and exercise the emotional and physical skills of acting. Join us in this lesson where we encourage the development of the many […]
History
Finding A Common Thread of Racial and Social Justice in 1988 and 2024 By John…
Flooding Series
To: Ward 4 Constituents, Taxpayers, Property Owners, Flooding Victims, City and State Officials This updated…
Community News
New Britain ROOTS is hosting annual Garden Crawl event. “Tour our beloved school gardens,” says…
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Dear Governor Lamont, My wife Sharon and I have been communicating with our local officials…
News Analysis
A report from the city on its use of federal COVID relief funds so far…
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A 2013 report “New Britain Urban Forest” prepared for the City of New Britain by…
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New Britain ROOTS is hosting annual Garden Crawl event. “Tour our beloved school gardens,” says the organization, “and learn more about our work in the community.” The event is September 29, 2024, starting at 11:00am at the Senior Center, located at 55 Pearl. “Participants will have the opportunity to see and experience the work that […]
Central Connecticut State University has announced that it is hosting a conference on Virtual Reality and Artificial Intelligence to discuss, “how AI can revolutionize and enhance both educational practices and workforce skills development.” “The conference reflects Central’s ongoing initiative to advance Virtual Reality and Artificial Intelligence education,” CCSU says, “while empowering educators and students to […]
New Britain Public Library is welcoming the community to a “Game Night Social.” “New to the area and looking to meet new people who like to play board games?” asks the Library. “Have an established gaming group and looking for a new spot to play?” “Join us on the last Thursday of the Month,” the […]
Wed, Sep 18
10:00 am
New Britain Public Library
New Britain Public Library: Super Kids
20 High Street
Wed, Sep 18
11:00 am
Senior Center
Senior Center Hosting Best Buddies Program
55 Pearl Street
Wed, Sep 18
11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Central Park
2024 Main Street Farmer’s Market
Main Street
Wed, Sep 18
12:00 pm
Board of Education building
City School Building Committee
272 Main Street
Wed, Sep 18
12:00 pm
Online
Wed, Sep 18
12:15 pm
CCSU Copernicus Hall
“Interstellar Dust Bunnies” to be Featured at CCSU Planetarium Shows
1615 Stanley Street
Wed, Sep 18
1:00 pm
New Britain Museum of American Art
New Britain Museum of American Art: Adult Studio: Watercolor with Mary Smeallie
56 Lexington Street
Wed, Sep 18
2:00 pm
CRCOG Office
CRCOG Micromobility Workshop and Demo
350 Church Street, Hartford
Wed, Sep 18
4:00 pm
City Hall
City Parking Ticket Appeals Board
27 West Main Street
Wed, Sep 18
4:00 pm
New Britain Public Library
New Britain Public Library: mBot Activity for Kids
20 High Street
Wed, Sep 18
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
New Britain Public Library
“Lawyers in the Library” at New Britain Public Library
20 High Street
Wed, Sep 18
6:00 pm
City Hall
City Commission on Youth and Family Services
27 West Main Street
Wed, Sep 18
6:00 pm
Mt. Pleasant, Jane Johnson Community Center
City Housing Authority Board
18 Armistice Street
Wed, Sep 18
6:30 pm
Board of Water Commissioners building
City Board of Water Commissioners
50 Caretaker Road
Wed, Sep 18
7:00 pm
Deeper Life Bible Church
Al-Anon meeting
147 West Main Street
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The Truth about Hoarding: A Real Dilema
By Leslie Jacobs Columnist The first time I ever was in a hoarders house was in the early 80s. I had become friends with a group of people at work and I dropped off one of them at home—she invited me in to let me go to the bathroom. As I walked into the […]
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CCSU Drops NEC Tournament Opener
By Robert Held Staff Writer The Central Connecticut State University, Baseball team lost their first game in the Northeast Conference Tournament. Despite being the visiting team, it felt like a home game for the Central Connecticut State University baseball team on Thursday. The game took place at Dodd Stadium, in Norwich, this was Central’s first game […]
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CCSU Pitcher Named NEC Player of the Week
By Robert Held Staff Writer Casey Brown is a senior, starting pitcher, on Central Connecticut State University’s baseball team, and his final home start earned him a well deserved award. On Monday, Brown was named the Northeast Conference Pitcher of the Week, by the league office. Brown was recognized because he helped Central qualify for […]
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Connecticut Cabaret Theatre Features Several New Britain Residents
By Robert Held Staff Writer The Connecticut Cabaret Theatre is located in Berlin, right next door to New Britain. Several of the shows preformed at the Cabaret Theatre feature actors or crew from New Britain. The Connecticut Cabaret Theatre is currently in its 19th season. Currently playing every Friday and Saturday night until June 25th, […]
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“Go Ape” at A.W. Stanley Park!
By Sheridan Cyr Staff Writer The enormous treetop adventure course, Go Ape, is coming up on its one year anniversary at its New Britain location in A. W. Stanley Park. The exhilarating excursion allows those brave enough to tackle the zip lines, rope ladders and wobbly pathways a chance to connect with their inner primate. […]
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CCSU New Basketball Coach Marshall Off to Fast Start
By Robert Held Staff Writer Donyell Marshall is the new men’s basketball coach at Central Connecticut State University, and he has a long way to go to get the program at CCSU to the prominence of his alma mater UConn. However, with two of the recruits he has brought in, Central may be on their […]
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Senator Gerratana Rises To The Challenge Of Re-election
By Nathan Cheatham Executive Editor As the Presidential election sweeps the country, Connecticut towns are gearing up for state elections. Among those preparing for re-election is state Senator Terry Gerratana, who may be challenged for the seat by another Democrat in a possible August primary. Last month Gerratana announced her campaign for re-election to […]
South Church – For The Heart of the City
By Geoff ElterichStaff Writer The words carved on the Arch Street wall of South Church’s Fellowship House, the former Sears and Roebuck building, is central to the identity of the church: “IN THE HEART OF THE CITY — FOR THE HEART OF THE CITY.” It is a mantra the church has tried to embody since […]
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Bees’ Greenwood Signs with Minnesota Twins
By Robert Held Staff Writer The New Britain Bees were added to the Atlantic League in part to help players get back with Major League Baseball teams or their minor league affiliates. For Nick Greenwood, that is exactly what has happened. Greenwood’s contract has been purchased by the Minnesota Twins. He has been sent […]
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Receiving without Guilt
By Leslie Jacobs Staff Writer On TV, Sheldon from The Big Bang theory said to Penny during the Christmas episode “Receiving gifts are obligations. I know you think you are being generous, but the foundation of gift giving is reciprocity. You haven’t given me a gift. You’ve given me an obligation.” An obligation meaning […]