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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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Bees Sign Several Connecticut Natives
By Robert Held Staff Writer. The New Britain Bees do not start their season until April 21st, however that has not stopped the team from signing plenty of former Major League talent, a lot of which comes from Connecticut. On April 4th the Bees announced the signings of four pitchers, Josh Outman, Eric Fornataro, Josh […]
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Les Is More: How To Deal With Unwanted Paper
By Leslie Jacobs Columnist One person piles it up, another tosses it in a drawer, and a third person sticks in a bag. What is the point of this? There are many ways to organize paper but none of the above are the correct way. Motivation, passion whatever you call […]
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Youth Theater Brings Enrichment To New Britain
By Olivia Jablonski, Managing Editor Theater can encourage the young minds of children and adolescents by giving them the ability to think creatively of bright ideas and to collaborate with one another on teamwork. It can also foster self-confidence and their self-esteem, and also develop social and academic skills through their involvement in a program […]
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Pro Soccer Team Kicks Off in New Britain
By Robert Held Staff Writer New Britain not only has a new minor league baseball team in the Bees, but has also added a new professional soccer team called Connecticut United Football Club to the city. New Britain has not had a professional soccer team since the Connecticut Wolves left in 2002. “This is a […]
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Trifle Is A Treat During Barbecue Season
By Charlotte Ayres Contributing Writer Memorial day is just around the block and with that comes barbecue season. When everyone is expected to bring something it can be difficult to find the perfect dish. One dessert that is unique enough to grab everyone’s attention at the party, but simple enough to put together last minute, […]
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Salvador Dali at New Britain Museum of American Art
By Olivia Jablonski, Managing Editor A showcase of works done by one of the most celebrated and influential artist of all time, Salvador Dali, is currently in exhibition mode at the New Britain Museum of American Art. The exhibition is titled “The Cycle of Life in Print by Salvador Dali” and held an opening reception […]
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Congressmen Larson Fundraises At Elmers
By Ruth Bruno Staff Writer Connecticut Congressman John Larson was in Central Connecticut as he made an appearance for his fundraiser at Elmer’s Bar, and discussed the various platforms he is currently running on. Larson is preparing for the coming election season through fundraising events where he hopes to gain local support through constituents in […]
Mayor Stewart Fears Cuts to Town Aid.
By: Edward M. Corey Staff Writer Legislators in Hartford reached a deal on Tuesday to eliminate the state budget deficit for the current fiscal year. Mayor Erin Stewart (R-New Britain) has expressed concerned about potential future cuts to municipal aid from the state. “While we have made immense progress over the last three years to […]
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New Britain Bees Keep Stadium Open
By Robert Held Staff Writer Baseball will be returning to New Britain this season, despite doubts from last year. For a long time the New Britain Rock Cats, and before that the New Britain Red Sox have been fixtures in the hardware city. The New Britain Bees will now be playing 70 home games in the […]
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Spring is that you? Nine Ways to Kick Start Your Spring Cleaning.
By Leslie Jacobs Columnist Growing up in New Britain, I knew when Dairy Queen opened for the season, spring was upon us. This year, when Dairy Queen opened in early March it was my signal to call Vietnam veterans (800-775-8387) and schedule an appointment for their donations pick up. It’s one of my […]