Headlines
News
Gov Ned Lamont (D) has officially signed into law legislation that provides all eligible voters…
Community News
Editor’s note: The cover photo is by Dr Frank Gerratana. Mayor Bobby Sanchez (D) says…
Opinion
By Joe Wasserman Members of Back from the Brink CT carried a poster into the…
News Analysis
The Common Council will hold three meetings (May 5,6,7) to review the Mayor’s proposed budget…
Featured Journalism
by John McNamara Sponsors and attendees at the New Britain Public Library’s (NBPL) 10th Annual Fundraiser on…
New Britain Racial Justice Coalition
By the New Britain Racial Justice Coalition, The New Britain Racial Justice Coalition (NBRJC) is raising serious concerns about Mayor Bobby Sanchez’s proposed FY27 budget, stating clearly that it reduces overall education funding while failing to meaningfully invest in libraries and community services. Despite public claims of increased support for schools, the full budget shows […]
Community Announcements
By Bike New Britain On Monday, Bike New Britain will be providing the 5th grade class at Smalley School in New Britain with a bike safety education program. Beginning on Monday, May 4th and continuing through Thursday, May 7th, members of Bike New Britain will be conducting safety education classes from 8am to 9:45am Then […]
Community Announcement by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Connecticut Big Brothers Big Sisters of Connecticut (BBBSCT) honored two New Britain residents during its annual Big Night celebration this Saturday, recognizing Big Sister Alex Steel as the 2026 Big of the Year and Jessica Mercado as the 2026 Parent Partner of the Year. Both were celebrated […]
History
By John McNamara Saturday, March 7th was one of those days when New Britain lived…
Schools
As the summer days wind down and back-to-school shopping begins, familiar signs of a new school year appear. Store shelves are stocked with school supplies, shopping carts start to fill, and a growing sense of anticipation starts to creep in. Across the town of New Britain, students are preparing to return to the school halls […]
Flooding Series
Updated 1-30-26 Presentation #50: This revised record shares the current status of our neighborhood’s storm,…
Latest News and Opinion
Gov Ned Lamont (D) has officially signed into law legislation that provides all eligible voters in Connecticut with the option to cast their ballots using absentee ballots, without needing a specific excuse. The legislation removes long-standing state restrictions that limited absentee voting only to those who met specific criteria, such as illness, physical disability, or […]
Editor’s note: The cover photo is by Dr Frank Gerratana. Mayor Bobby Sanchez (D) says he is inviting residents to attend an open house at the city Department of Public Works. The event, on Thursday, May 21, 2026, from 4:30pm to 7:00pm, the city says, “will provide residents with an opportunity to meet Public Works […]
Tue, May 19
10:00 am
City Hall
City Hall Safety Committee
27 West Main Street
Tue, May 19
10:30 am
City Hall
City Local Prevention Council
27 West Main Street
Tue, May 19
2:30 pm
Hungerford Nature Center
Weekday Wild Encounters Events at Hungerford Nature Center
191 Farmington Avenue, Kensington
Tue, May 19
4:30 pm
Online
Tue, May 19
6:00 pm
City Hall
City Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities
27 West Main Street
Tue, May 19
6:00 pm
City Hall
City Building Commission
27 West Main Street
Tue, May 19
6:30 pm
Police Headquarters
City Board of Police Commissioners
10 Chestnut Street
Tue, May 19
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
New Britain Public Library
Evening Book Club at New Britain Public Library
20 High Street
Tue, May 19
7:00 pm
Mattabassett District office
Mattabassett District Commission
245 Main Street, Cromwell
Tue, May 19
7:00 pm
NBHS
NBHS Music Department Presents Spring Pops
110 Mill Street
No event found!
5 mins read
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 […]
3 mins read
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 […]