New Britain CT
Public Library Hosting Concert, “Stories of Fortitude: Women Composers of the Baroque”
The New Britain Public Library is inviting people for a musical event, “Stories of Fortitude: Women Composers of the Baroque”. The event, the Library says is, Featuring vocalists Agnes Coakley Cox and Alicia DePaolo accompanied by musicians Hideki Yamaya on theorbo and baroque guitar and Juan A. Mesa on keyed lyre and organ The concert […]
New Britain Council Set to Vote on City Budget
The New Britain City Council is set to vote on Wednesday on a city budget for the upcoming year, in a special meeting, “dedicated to deliberating and voting on various budgetary proposals vital for the city’s operations and development,” a statement from the Council said. The Council’s Democratic majority said that, “This special meeting underscores […]
Community Events and Meetings in New Britain, May 20th to 26th
In New Britain, community meetings and events from today to Sunday, May 26, 2024 include,
$4M Transfer Time Line Assigned To The Allen St. Project #2 Oak St. to Beacon St. – for City Council Meeting 5-22-24
To: All Past and Present City Officials and All Present Department DirectorsAll Long Suffering Flood Victims; Property Owners and Residents This updated record is being shared regarding the status of our neighborhood’s storm-sewer system and Federal-State-City responses. Our concerns need to be given the highest priority. Our quality of life is suffering and our property […]
Ayalon Announces Education Platform in State Legislative Campaign
Former City Council member Aram Ayalon (D-3) has announced an series of priorities for education, as part of his campaign for state representative. Ayalon is running for state legislature in the 26th Assembly District. Another former Council member, Dave DeFronzo (D-AL), has also announced that he is seeking the seat. Ayalon, who is a retired CCSU education […]
New Britain Public Library Banned Book Club Hosting Movie Day
The New Britain Public Library says that its Banned Book Club will be hosting a Movie Day. The event is May 23, 2024 from 6:00pm to 7:00pm. The Library says, We’ll be taking a break from our planned book discussion to watch “The ABC’s of Book Banning”, a short film about the effects of book […]
Council Member Wins Parking to Help Local Business
Third Ward City Council member, Ald. Candyce Scott (D-3) says she is celebrating a win that will help a small business in her district. “The owner of Express Pizza told me that his customers were being ticketed for parking outside the restaurant on Allen Street,” Ald. Scott said. So she pressed for a change for […]
New Britain Chooses to Have Only One Location for Early Voting for Primary
The city of New Britain has chosen to have only one polling location for early voting under the new law that allows people to vote before election day, at least for the August 13th primary. The office Secretary of the State Stephanie Thomas (D) says that, “Early Voting allows you to vote in person safely […]
“The April 8th Solar Eclipse: The Good, the Bad, and the Cloudy” by CCSU Scholars for Life
CCSU Scholars for Life is hosting an event on, “The April 8th Solar Eclipse: The Good, the Bad, and the Cloudy”. Scholars for Life says, Now that the Great American Eclipse, Part 2, is in the history books, let’s take a behind-the-scenes look at what went right (millions of people successfully observing the eclipse), what […]
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 […]