18 March, 2026
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New Britain Public Library to Host Healthy Aging Event for Older Americans Month

The New Britain Public Library is hosting a Healthy Aging Event for Older Americans Month. The event is Monday, May 20, 2024 from 12:00pm to 2:00pm. The Library says, Established in 1963, Older Americans Month (OAM) is celebrated every May to acknowledge the contributions and achievements of older Americans, highlight important trends, and strengthen our […]

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State Increasing Education Aid by $8.6 Million Amid Low Schools Funding by Stewart

The State Educational Cost Sharing Grant for New Britain schools is to increase by an estimated $8,647,194, providing an apparent lifeline for the city’s school system, amid continuing low local funding for education under Mayor Erin Stewart (R). The grant, already at $107,212,343 in the current state budget year, is set to increase to an […]

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NBMAA Hosting Access for All Community Day Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

The New Britain Museum of American Art is hosting an Access for All Community Day celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. The event is Saturday, May 18, 2024. The day promises performances, food and art-making, with hours of events, including, – 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.: Traditional Korean ink painting in Studio A– 11-11:20 a.m.: […]

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State Legislators Secure $10 Million More in Aid For New Britain; $4 for More Aid for City Budget

New Britain’s state legislators have announced they have secured $4 million for the city budget in a one-time allocation of federal ARPA funds, as a part of a $10.1 million overall increase in aid to the city. State Senator Rick Lopes (D-6), Rep. Peter Tercyak (D-26), Rep. Manny Sanchez (D-24), Rep. Gary Turco (D-27) and […]

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“Flick & Float” Events at New Britain City Pools

New Britain Parks and Recreation has two special “Flick & Float” events planned at the city’s pools. Two special “Flick & Float” events are planned at the city’s pools. At A.W. Stanley Park Pool on July 11, 2025, the event is to feature “Moana 2.” On August 1st, “Sonic 3” will be featured at Willow Brook Park […]

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“Flick & Float” Events at New Britain City Pools

New Britain Parks and Recreation has two special “Flick & Float” events planned at the city’s pools. Two special “Flick & Float” events are planned at the city’s pools. At A.W. Stanley Park Pool on July 11, 2025, the event is to feature “Moana 2.” On August 1st, “Sonic 3” will be featured at Willow Brook Park […]

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Pool Parties at New Britain City Pools

New Britain Parks and Recreation has its regular pool party programs planned at both of the city’s public pools. Parks and Recreation says that, “Pool Parties include a DJ Dance Party and pool inflatables. No outside inflatables will be allowed.” The pool parties at Willow Brook Park Pool are to include: The pool parties at […]