New Britain CT
Rep. Gary Turco Advocates for Children’s Free and Reduced-Price Lunch Program
Rep. Gary Turco (D-27), whose district includes the southeastern corner of New Britain, is advocating for legislation to provide funding for free or reduced-price lunch for children in schools. Rep. Turco advocated for legislation and for the legislature’s budget-writing Appropriations Committee to provide funding to support the school lunch program. “Funding school meals is an […]
Council and Board of Education Discuss Schools Budget
The New Britain City Council and Board of Education met to discuss the city schools budget in the budget to be considered for the budget year that is to begin July 1, 2024 and continue to June 30, 2025. Superintendent Tony Gasper presented to the Council and Board on the school district budget proposal for […]
2024 New Britain Dionysos Greek Festival Planned
The Saint George Greek Orthodox Church has announced its 2024 Dionysos Greek Festival. The event is to be ​Friday, May 17, 2024, from 11:00am to 1:00am, Saturday, May 18th, from 11:00am to 1:00am and Sunday, May 19th, 12:00pm to 8:00pm. “Homemade Greek food and pastries, dine in or take home,” event organizers say, adding that […]
CCSU Hosting Closing Reception for ‘Impermanence’ Exhibit by Artist Traé Brooks
A closing reception is planned at Central Connecticut State University’s S.T. Cheng Fine Arts Center for Windsor artist Traé Brooks’ exhibit, ‘Impermanence.’ The event is to be April 4, 2024, from 4:00pm to 7:00pm. “The artist will discuss his exhibition during the reception at 4:30 p.m. at the S.T. Cheng Fine Arts Center of Maloney […]
Allen St. and Surrounding Neighborhood Flooding Update: City Council Meeting 3-27-24
Get Involved. Stay Informed. Attend City Council Meetings and the Board of Finance and Taxation Meetings… OUR VOICES MUST BE HEARD! This updated record is being shared regarding the status of our neighborhood’s storm-sewer system and State-City responses. Our concerns need to be given the highest priority. Our quality of life is suffering and our […]
“Already Gone” Eagles Tribute Band to be Featured at New Britain Museum of American Art’s First Friday
Eagles tribute band “Already Gone” are to perform at the New Britain Museum of American Art’s popular First Friday event. The event is to be on April 5, 2024, from 5:30pm to 8:00pm The Museum says that, Our signature social event features live music, art, food, spirits, and good friends. New Britain’s best Happy Hour, […]
Community Events and Meetings in New Britain, Mar 25th to 31st
In New Britain, community meetings and events from today to Sunday, March 31, 2024 include,
Rep. Tercyak Discusses Legacy, Hopes for Country’s Future
State Representative Peter Tercyak (D-26) spoke about his father’s and his legacy, and his hopes and concerns about the future in the country, as he announced that he will retire at the end of his current term of office. Tercyak, who succeeded his father, Rep. Anthony J Tercyak, in representing New Britain’s 26th Assembly District, […]
State Representative Tercyak Announces Retirement
New Britain State Representative Peter Tercyak (D-26) has announced that he will not seek re-election this year, retiring after serving the city in the state House of Representatives for almost twenty-one years. Rep. Tercyak, a Democrat, made the announcement at the New Britain Democratic Town Committee Thursday evening at City Hall. The announcement was widely […]
Council and Board of Education Leaders Announce Joint Meeting on Schools Budget
New Britain City Council President Pro-Tempore Francisco Santiago (D-5) and Board of Education President Joseph Listro (D) have announced, “a special joint meeting dedicated to discussing the crucial topic of the school budget process for the upcoming fiscal year 2024-2025.” Santiago and Listro said, in a statement, that, “this collaborative gathering underscores the commitment of […]