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The upcoming NAACP Economic Development Committee Multicultural Business Coalition meeting is to feature New Britain Pastor Dana Smith at New Life ll Ministries. The meeting is to include, “Visioning for Multicultural Businesses & Economic Development in New Britain and “Goal Development and Direction for 2025.” The meeting is Monday, February 17, 2025 from 5:00pm to […]
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The New Britain City Council’s Committee on Administration, Finance and Law and Public Services is…
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Secretary of the State Stephanie Thomas (D) and State Treasurer Erick Russell (D) are to…
News Analysis
By Tim O’Brien Editor’s note: The following commentary is a republication of an article originally…
History
Finding A Common Thread of Racial and Social Justice in 1988 and 2024 By John…
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Friendship Center’s Cold Weather Triage Program Is Open To Help Unhoused NEW BRITAIN – A…
Flooding Series
To: Allen St. Flooding Victims, Concerned Citizens, City and State Officials. When Mayor Stewart took…
Opinion
By Tim O’Brien Editor’s note: The following commentary is a republication of an article originally…
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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, […]
Editor’s note: Images from the official City of New Britain flag raising ceremony in honor of Black History Month are courtesy of Candyce Scott.
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; “The 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 […]
Wed, Feb 5
9:30 am
Central Park
Pan-African Flag Raising Ceremony
Main Street
Wed, Feb 5
10:00 am
New Britain Public Library
New Britain Public Library: Super Kids
20 High Street
Wed, Feb 5
12:15 pm
CCSU Copernicus Hall
CCSU Planetarium Hosting Free Shows on Binary Systems
1615 Stanley Street
Wed, Feb 5
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
New Britain Public Library
New Britain Public Library Teen Homework Center
20 High Street
Wed, Feb 5
5:30 pm
New Britain Public Library
Printmaking Workshop at New Britain Public Library
20 High Street
Wed, Feb 5
6:30 pm
City Hall
City Council Committee on Administration, Finance and Law and Public Services
27 West Main Street
Wed, Feb 5
7:00 pm
Deeper Life Bible Church
Al-Anon meeting
147 West Main Street
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Insight of New England Counseling Hosting Native American Heritage Month Activity Day
A Native American Heritage Month Activity Day is planned by Insight of New England Counseling, Candyce Scott, MA. LPC of Insight has announced. Light refreshments are to be served and, Scott adds, the event is to include the making of dream catchers and edible teepees. The event is to be Friday, November 22, 2024 at […]
New Britain Racial Justice Coalition Third Political Education Session on Gentrification to Discuss Navigating Gentrification
The New Britain Racial Justice Coalition is planning the third installment of its Political Education Series on Gentrification. The discussion is to be about Navigating Gentrification. The event is to be on Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 10:00am. The Coalition says, Join us for our upcoming Political Education Series on Gentrification!Together, let’s dive deep into […]
CCSU “Empty Bowls” Event at Smalley School to Benefit Friendship Center
The Central Connecticut State University Ceramics and Management and Organization has announced that its students, “will present Empty Bowls 2024. A basic meal of hearty soup in the handmade bowl of your choice will be served with a side of bread at Smalley Elementary School.” “‘Empty Bowl’” is an international project to fight hunger, personalized […]
New Britain Racial Justice Coalition Plans Community Meeting
The New Britain Racial Justice Coalition is planning its November Community Meeting. “The Election is Over… What’s Next?” says the Coalition. “Let’s reflect, strategize, and plan our next steps for building a more just and equitable future.” The event is planned for Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 6:30pm on Zoom. On online registration page is […]
Community Events and Meetings in New Britain from Nov 18th to 24th
In New Britain, community meetings and events from today to Sunday, November 24, 2024 include
Allen St. Drainage Improvements and Reconstruction Phase 2 Project Update
To: Property Owners and Residents in the Allen St. Basin and in the Hampton-Eton Sub-Basin. The Allen, Brighton, Stewart, Hampton, Eton, Newbury, Roxbury Neighborhoods. Mark Moriarty, Mark Czerepuszko, Jason Outlaw and Cardinal Engineers hosted an informational meeting Thursday 11-14-24. We were pleased with the presentation. The planning is moving along. The bid ready documents should […]
City Spent $25,239 on “Beehive Bridge Festival” in 2024
In a report to the City Council, the city disclosed that it spent $25,239 on the “Beehive Bridge Festival” in September, 2024. The report was in response to a Council petition filed by Council Majority Leader, Ald John McNamara (D-4). In New Britain, Council petitions are a process by which individual Council members can require […]
Post Election: Countering Fear and Exclusion Begins Here
By John McNamara NEW BRITAIN – Campaign promises threatening “mass deportation”, use of the military and law enforcement to go after political opponents (“the enemy within”) and rollbacks of policies for the common good dominated Trump on the stump in the closing weeks of 2024’s campaign. And so the Trump victory on November 5th is […]
Council to Consider 25 Year Tax Exemption for Solar Installation at Ellis Street Building
The City Council is set to consider a proposal to exempt a solar installation benefitting 321 Ellis Street. The exemption would allow “zero (0) tax increase resulting from the solar improvements for a period of twenty-five (25) years.” The new exemption would be on top of a 25 year tax reduction approved in 2021, limiting […]
CCSU to Host “Empty Bowls – Fall 2024” at Smalley School
The Central Connecticut State University Ceramics and Management and Organization has announced that its students, “will present Empty Bowls 2024. A basic meal of hearty soup in the handmade bowl of your choice will be served with a side of bread at Smalley Elementary School.” “‘Empty Bowl’” is an international project to fight hunger, personalized […]