New Britain CT
CCSU Hosting 17th annual Global Environmental Sustainability Symposium
Central Connecticut State University is to host the 17th annual Global Environmental Sustainability Symposium. Event organizers say that, The Global Environmental Sustainability Action Coalition (GESAC), Central Connecticut State University Geography Department, and Central Public History Program will present the 17th annual Global Environmental Sustainability Symposium on Thursday, April 25, in Alumni Hall. The symposium is […]
CCSU Hosting 17th annual Global Environmental Sustainability Symposium
Central Connecticut State University is to host the 17th annual Global Environmental Sustainability Symposium. Event organizers say that, The Global Environmental Sustainability Action Coalition (GESAC), Central Connecticut State University Geography Department, and Central Public History Program will present the 17th annual Global Environmental Sustainability Symposium on Thursday, April 25, in Alumni Hall. The symposium is […]
New Britain Public Library to Host Open Mic Night
The New Britain Public Library is hosting an “Open Mic Night,” saying that, Have a song to sing, a poem to share, or stand up routine to try out? Come make some noise at the library at our Open Mic Night! Pre-registration for performers is required, please register on our website, over the phone at […]
Democrats Seek Transparency On Contracts And Tax Agreements
Common Council Budget Review Begins For the 2024-2025 Fiscal Year This report is the second in a series to keep the community informed about Council business and to encourage public participation in city government from the perspective of the Democratic Majority Caucus. The details of municipal purchasing, tax and and leasing agreements will be reported […]
Caribbean Play Comes to New Britain
By Jessica Angelo-Julien, MBA, JP Over two hundred nationals mostly from the island of St. Lucia descended on the City of New Britain to attend a play at Trinity on Main. This is the third year that this acting team of Ché Campeche, Inc has graced our city with their talents. This time they presented […]
Homeless Liberation Initiative and Dare to Struggle CT Plan “Rally Against Gentrification”
The organizations, Homeless Liberation Initiative and Dare to Struggle CT, are planning a, “Rally Against Gentrification” with a series of demands for a prominent downtown developer. The organizations say that the rally, on Monday, April 22, 2024 at 3:30pm in New Britain’s Central Park, is to, “to bring attention to the gentrification unfolding in New […]
Stewart Budget Leaves Schools With Less Local Funding After Inflation
The level of local operating funding New Britain Mayor Erin Stewart (R) has proposed in her budget for the upcoming year appears to leave city schools more than $2 million less, after inflation, than the city’s funding for the current year. Stewart’s budget would increase overall city spending by $3.7 million. But a small fraction […]
Residents Again Appeal to Officials on Proposed Allen Street Flood Control Project
Dear Public Officials, Local Dignitaries and Influencers, We have re-launched our yard sign campaign. We are hoping to take our protests directly to the Mayor’s local public appearances hoping to see some real results with the stalled Allen St. Project. We have appeared and presented our 3 minute snippets to the city council and the […]
CCSU Students Plan “Rally for Palestine”
CCSU Intersectional Justice Coalition (IJC) has announced a rally and march on the campus of Central Connecticut State University. Organizers say that they are protesting to, “both a show of support for Palestine and a protest to the university’s ongoing complicity.” The groups say that they, “feel incredibly disappointed, disheartened, and neglected by the CCSU […]
North-Oak NRZ to Meet
North-Oak NRZ President Manny Sandoval has announced that, Hello Smalley Elementary School parent’s and North Oak NRZ members, Neighborhood Housing Services of New Britain will be presenting information for programming being provided to those looking for first time home ownership, financial management and literacy, and a renters survivors workshop. People we need you all to […]