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Clay Trinket Fridge Magnets for Teens & Adults at NBPL
20 High Street
Teen Video Game Tournament: Guilty Gear at NBPL
20 High Street
City Board of Assessment Appeals
27 West Main Street
Board of Education Curriculum Committee
272 Main Street
Board of Education Policy Committee
272 Main Street
City Historic Preservation Commission
27 West Main Street
Mattabassett District Commission
245 Main Street, Cromwell
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Deputy Consul General Suguru Minoya from Japan to Speak at CCSU Lunar New Year Celebration
Deputy Consul General Suguru Minoya, Consulate General of Japan in Boston, Ministry of Foreign Affairs is to speak at Central Connecticut State Universityโs celebration of the Lunar New Year. The event is planned for Wednesday, February 12, 2025, from 12:30pm to 3:30pm at Alumni Hall. CCSU says that the celebration is, โfeaturing three dance performances; [โฆ]
New Britain NAACPโs Newly Elected President Jan Edwards and Executive Committee to be Sworn in
The New Britain NAACP will hold a ceremony to swear in to office its newly elected President, Jan Edwards, and its newly elected Executive Committee. The event is to be Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 6:30pm. The ceremony will be held at the South Church at 90 Main Street.
A Call for Hope, Pride and Activism from Ald Scott at Black History Month Flag Raising
By Ald Candyce Scott, speaking at the raising of the Pan African flag in front of New Britain City Hall in honor of Black History Month. I know today many people are feeling sad, confused, angry, and scared. Even though we are going through some horribly scary, frightening times, we have to remain positive and [โฆ]
City Youth Theater/City Stage Company to Present โFive Guys Named Moeโ in Honor of Black History Month at Trinity-on-Main (CANCELLED)
Editorโs Note (2/17/2025): The Trinity-on-Main website says that these events are cancelled. City Youth Theater/City Stage Company is presenting Five Guys Named Moe, โa vibrant celebration of Black music and storytelling,โ at New Britainโs Trinity-on-Main honor of Black History Month. The performance company says that. This beloved musical tells the story of Nomax, a man [โฆ]
State and Local Leaders Hosting โChampions of Change: A Black History Month Tributeโ
Secretary of the State Stephanie Thomas (D) and State Treasurer Erick Russell (D) are to be special guests at an event presented by Sen Rick Lopes (D-6), Rep Bobby Sanchez (D-25), Rep Manny Sanchez (D-24), Rep David DeFronzo (D-26), Rep Gary Turco (D-27), the City Council President, Ald Francisco Santiago (D-5), the Council Majority Leader, [โฆ]
Celebrating Black History Month: Images from the Official City Flag-Raising
Editorโs note: Images from the official City of New Britain flag raising ceremony in honor of Black History Month are courtesy of Candyce Scott.
Allen Street Flooding Presentation #30 to our New Britain City Officials
To: Allen St. Flooding Victims, Concerned Citizens, City and State Officials. When Mayor Stewart took office in the fall of 2013, she noted the following; โThe Allen St. Project is our most pressing need. The Allen St. Project is critical to resolving chronic issues including flooding due to storm-sewer failures, sanitary back-ups and breaks due [โฆ]
Tax Abatement Proposed for Schaller Auto Expansion
The New Britain City Councilโs Committee on Administration, Finance and Law and Public Services is set to consider a business tax abatement phasing in increased assessments on renovation and expansion by Weezy LLC, La Provence Realty, LLC and Schaller Auto World for facilitates on Veterans Drive. The resolution proposing the abatement, proposed by Ald Robert [โฆ]
Community Events and Meetings in New Britain from Feb 3rd to 9th โ Happy Black History Month!
In New Britain, community meetings and events from today to Sunday, February 9, 2025 include
League of Women Voters Plans 2025 Legislative Brunch
The League of Women Voters of the New Britain Area is planning its 2025 Legislative Brunch. The League says it invites the public to -Hear our New Britain, Newington and Plainville State Legislators -Ask them your Questions -Enjoy Coffee/Tea & Brunch Goodies The event is Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 10:00am in the New Britain [โฆ]