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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
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 […]
The CT People’s Survival Program has announced a three-part Community Violence Intervention Series, noting that it is, “focused on equipping community members with practical skills to interrupt and transform violence.” The CT People’s Survival Program is a 501(c)(3) affiliate of the New Britain Racial Justice Coalition (NBRJC). The organization says that, In collaboration with the […]
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Brian Keith Albert (71) passed away in February 2025. He was a life long resident…
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All of our recent flooding updates and narratives with photos, video interviews, documents, etc. are…
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By Jonathan Sharp Veterans in Connecticut—particularly in New Britain—face a public health crisis that has…
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In New Britain, community meetings and events from today to Sunday, April 27, 2025 include
Brian Keith Albert (71) passed away in February 2025. He was a life long resident of New Britain and a dedicated community organizer as well as very active in the local NAACP chapter. I had the privilege of serving with him two terms on the Common Council of New Britain where we became close friends. […]
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.
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New Britain Public Library
New Britain Public Library: Terrific Tots
20 High Street
Mon, Apr 21
12:00 pm
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Mon, Apr 21
2:00 pm
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Mon, Apr 21
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
New Britain Public Library
New Britain Public Library Teen Homework Center
20 High Street
Mon, Apr 21
5:30 pm
Mattabassett District office
Mattabassett District Commission Engineering Committee
245 Main Street, Cromwell
Mon, Apr 21
6:00 pm
Board of Education building
Board of Education Curriculum Committee
272 Main Street
Mon, Apr 21
6:15 pm
Board of Education building
Board of Education Policy Committee
272 Main Street
Mon, Apr 21
6:30 pm
City Hall
City Historic Preservation Commission
27 West Main Street
Mon, Apr 21
7:00 pm
Mattabassett District office
Mattabassett District Commission
245 Main Street, Cromwell
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Community Events and Meetings in New Britain, May 6th to 12th
In New Britain, community meetings and events from today to Sunday, May 12, 2024 include,
Stewart Vetoes Transparency Ordinances For Developer Tax Breaks And City Purchasing
New Britain Mayor Erin Stewart (R) has vetoed two new ordinance proposals approved by the City Council that would have provided that final versions of deals for tax breaks for developers and city contracts appear on the publicly-available Council agenda. One proposed ordinance approved by the Council and vetoed by Stewart would have required that […]
“The Gathering” to be Hosted by Light of Hope Ministries
Light of Hope Ministries (LOHM) says that it, “will be hosting a community event at Walnut Hill Park, in New Britain, CT called ‘The Gathering’,” adding, This event will consist of music from the Latin, African, Caribbean and American genre. We will have food trucks, vendors and resources from the community such as the Community […]
Opinion: Reader Questions CCSU Decisions on Student Protests on Gaza
By Lily Mercado, CCSU IJC President Author’s Note: Article Originally Denied by The Recorder As a pretext, it should be known that this article was originally submitted to CCSU’s school newspaper, The Recorder, on Wednesday, April 24th, 2024, and denied publication. On Friday, April 26th, Managing Editor emailed me stating, “We’ve come to a mutual […]
Opinion: The Allen St. Problem/Project #2 Oak St. to Beacon St.
Dear Neighbors and Taxpayers, After our State Legislator’s Toured Allen St., it looks like the present administration may be worried about the political fallout. We may be stealing their thunder. We don’t really care who gets the credit, stop the flooding now. We always made it clear to everybody, the Allen St. storm-sewer issue is […]
Biden Delegates Chosen Include New Britain Council Leader
Delegates to represent Connecticut at this summer’s Democratic National Convention were chosen on Wednesday, including a New Britain City Council member. Council Majority Leader, Ald. John McNamara (D-4) was elected as one of the eight delegates representing the 5th Congressional District at the Democratic National Convention. All of the delegates are pledged to President Joe […]
“When Setting is a Character” by Author Margarita Barresi at New Britain Public Library
The New Britain Public Library is hosting author Margarita Barresi for a presentation on “When Setting is a Character”, saying that, Author Margarita Barresi discusses how writers can make a novel’s setting feel like a character, using her historical novel A Delicate Marriage as an example. A Delicate Marriage is set in 1930s to 1950s […]
Community Events and Meetings in New Britain, Apr 29th to May 5th
In New Britain, community meetings and events from today to Sunday, May 5, 2024 include,
Gil Gigliotti to Host Literacy Volunteers’ “Love of Literacy” Event
Gil Gigliotti, host of “Frank, Gil, & Friends” on CCSU’s WFCS 107.7, will host the Literacy Volunteers of Central CT “Love of Literacy” event. Gigliotti, a CCSU Professor of English and Latin, will host the event that organizers say, “will feature musical entertainment by the Valley Chordsmen, a four-course dinner, a cash bar, a plant […]
A Concerned, Vocal Citizen and Flooding Victim Questions the Mayor’s Motives and Election Tactics
To the editor, Your article regarding the $4M transfer from the General Fund to the Public Works account is puzzling to me. The mayor signed off on 2 different resolutions back in September and October. #36236 (See attachment) which the mayor approved the transfer (9-28-23) and #36258-1 (See attachment) which the mayor confirmed the transfer […]