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NAACP
The NAACP Economic Development Committee and Multicultural Business Coalition April meeting has been planned. The meeting is to occur on Monday, April 28, 2025 at 6:00pm at the Downtown District office at 33 Court Street. Hunter Mathena, the interim President of the Chamber of Commerce is to be the meeting’s guest.
“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 […]
New Britain Racial Justice Coalition
The New Britain Racial Justice Coalition are hosting an online City Budget Webinar and their April Community Meeting. Inviting people to its Budget Webinar, the Coalition says that, At the beginning of April Mayor Erin Stewart dropped her proposed budget — and once again, it’s full of the same old nonsense that ignores our community’s […]
Saying, “New Britain deserves better!” the New Britain Racial Justice Coalition is calling city residents to action, in support of city funding for emergency housing and education. Mayor Erin Stewart (R) is set to announce her budget for the upcoming year tomorrow. After that, the Council will consider the budget. “We’re calling on the New […]
News Analysis
Common Council Begins Review of Mayor’s Proposed Budget for New Fiscal Year The Common Council…
Opinion
By Dare to Struggle CT To the editor, The Rally Against Shelter Abuse, which took…
News
In a special meeting on Wednesday, the New Britain City Council approved $2 million toward…
Community News
Community news from Grace CME Church Grace Church celebrates 83 years “Loving God, Doing Good”…
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Director Sjöberg Shares Plans To Build Infrastructure For Reading In New Britain by John McNamara…
History
“The rights he dedicated his life to are under threat” By John McNamara A wintry…
Flooding Series
All of our recent flooding updates and narratives with photos, video interviews, documents, etc. are…
Latest News and Opinion
In New Britain, community meetings and events from today to Sunday, May 4, 2025 include,
Common Council Begins Review of Mayor’s Proposed Budget for New Fiscal Year The Common Council will hold a Public Hearing on the Mayor’s proposed Municipal Budget for the next fiscal year on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at 6 p.m. in Council Chambers, 27 West Main Street. Individuals seeking to join the public hearing and speak […]
Community news from Grace CME Church Grace Church celebrates 83 years “Loving God, Doing Good” this Sunday! New Britain, April 27, 2025 – Pastor Thomas A. Mills, Jr. and congregation are pleased to announce that the Reverend Olu Brown of Atlanta, Georgia will preach this Sunday, April 27, 2025 at the 10 am worship service. […]
Tue, Apr 29
12:15 pm
CCSU Copernicus Hall
CCSU Planetarium Hosting Free Shows on “Island Universes” – Galaxies
1615 Stanley Street
Tue, Apr 29
2:00 pm
City Hall
City Police and Fire Pension Committee
27 West Main Street
Tue, Apr 29
5:00 pm
Online
Tue, Apr 29
6:00 pm
City Hall
City Board of Finance and Taxation
27 West Main Street
Tue, Apr 29
6:00 pm
City Hall
City Council Public Hearing on City Budget
27 West Main Street
Tue, Apr 29
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
The Hall at Parkville Market
CRCOG Priority Pathways Plan Presentation
1400 Park St., Hartford
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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 […]
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New Superintendent of Schools Welcomed
By Andrew J LegnaniStaff Writer The new Superintendent was introduced to the community on Wednesday. Jefferson Elementary School’s “Hotstix” Drum band welcomed the New Superintendent of Schools with a bang inside New Britain High School’s cafeteria. The 2 hour event started at 5 p.m. and included refreshments. Nancy Sarra, who begins her role as the […]