06 March, 2026

New Britain Racial Justice Coalition

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Local Organizations to Host Iftar Event – From Prison to Power: Black Muslim Resistance

The CT Peopleโ€™s Survival Programs (CT-PSP) and the Muslim Justice Center have announced an event, โ€œBlack History Iftar & Discussion: From Prison to Power: Black Muslim Resistance.โ€ An Iftar, organizers note, “is the evening meal during the month of Ramadan, when Muslims break their daily fast at sunset. Beyond nourishment, iftar is a sacred time […]

NAACP

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Council Fills Ward 3 Vacancyโ€ฆCity Backs Immigrant Rightsโ€ฆEvents Mark Black History Month

News briefs for week ending February 14, 2026 By NB Politicus Council fills Ward 3 vacancy Democrat Alberto Borrero, a Concord Street homeowner, is the new Alderman from Ward 3 on the New Britain Council succeeding State Rep. Iris Sanchez (D-25) who was elected to the state House of Representatives in a January 6 special election. The Common […]

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Council to Hold Hearing on Charges Against Ald Smedley for Online Comments

The New Britain City Council has scheduled a special meeting and hearing to determine whether Ald Robert Smedley should be disciplined or removed from office following a series of online comments that the charges against him said appeared defamatory, dangerous, profane and โ€œdisgracefulโ€. This formal proceeding follows the Council’s approval of Resolution No. 37071 in […]
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New Britain Symphony Orchestra Presenting “A Time for Peace” Symphony Concert

The New Britain Symphony Orchestra says that it, “ushers in spring in this, its 76th year,” announcing that it is presenting “A Time for Peace” symphony concert. The Orchestra says that, Under the baton of Maestro Toshi Shimada, the NBSO welcomes the Farmington Valley Chorale, directed by Ellen Gilson Voth. The program includes Ralph Vaughan […]

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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 Schoolโ€™s โ€œHotstixโ€ 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 […]