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New Britain Honors 65th Infantry on National Borinqueneers Day
Photojournalism by Dr Frank Gerratana. Cover photo by Dr Frank Gerratana. Article staff report. Today, the City of New Britain held annual ceremonies for National Borinqueneers Day in honor of the Borinqueneers, the widely honored 65th Infantry Regiment from Puerto Rico, who served the United States with distinction in both World Wars and the Korean […]
School System Publishes 2026-2027 School Calendar
The New Britain school district has published its calendar for the 2026-2027 school year. The 2026 – 2027 calendar says that the school year begins on August 31, 2026, except that grades 6 and 9 start on as early dismissal day on August 28th. The last day of schools is on June 11, 2026. The […]
National Borinqueneers Day 2026 to be Hosted by Mayor Bobby Sanchez, Rep Iris Sanchez and New Britain Veterans Commission
The office of Mayor Bobby Sanchez (D) has announced that he, State Rep Iris Sanchez (D-25) and the city Veterans Commission, “will host the annual National Borinqueneers Day Celebration on Monday, April 13th, starting at 10:30 a.m. at the Borinqueneers Monument located at 246 Beaver Street in New Britain.” The Borinqueneers, Mayor Sanchez’s office pointed […]
10th Annual Public Library Fundraiser Will Mark Growth, Expanded Community Engagement
by John McNamara Sponsors and attendees at the New Britain Public Library’s (NBPL) 10th Annual Fundraiser on Friday, April 10th will enjoy food, music and camaraderie with NBPL patrons, staff and volunteers right next to the book stacks and reading areas this year. The event will be held at the High Street main library to showcase recent […]
“Paint Your Healing” Wellness Class Planned
Continuing work to prioritize mental health and holistic wellness in the Hardware City, Ald Candyce Scott (D-3) and community leader Luis Malave are bringing a unique, art-centered healing space to downtown New Britain. The event, titled “Paint Your Healing,” is part of the “Write to Rise” class series. It is scheduled for Wednesday, April 17, […]
“Paint Your Healing” Wellness Class Planned
Continuing work to prioritize mental health and holistic wellness in the Hardware City, Ald Candyce Scott (D-3) and community leader Luis Malave are bringing a unique, art-centered healing space to downtown New Britain. The event, titled “Paint Your Healing,” is part of the “Write to Rise” class series. It is scheduled for Wednesday, April 17, […]
Mayor Bobby Sanchez and City Health Department – Save a Life Day
The Office of Mayor Bobby Sanchez (D) says that, As part of National Public Health Week, the City of New Britain is hosting “Save A Life Day” to provide free, hands-on training in administering naloxone, a life-saving medication that can reverse opioid overdoses. New Britain EMS will lead the sessions, teaching participants how to identify […]
100% Democracy Author to Speak at New Britain LWV Forum on April 20th
Making The Case for “Universal Voting” and Voter Access Miles Rapoport, a former Secretary of the State and co-author of 100% Democracy: The Case for Universal Voting, and Evelyn Mantilla, former legislator and longtime Latina advocate, will lead a discussion on democracy and election reforms on Monday, April 20th, at New Britain City Hall’s Community Room, […]
SERC Annual Awards to be in New Britain; Mayor Sanchez to Deliver Opening Remarks
New Britain Mayor Bobby Sanchez (D) is to deliver opening remarks tonight for the State Education Resource Center (SERC) 2nd Annual Awards Night at the New Britain Museum of American Art. The event, which begins at 5:30 pm at 56 Lexington St., aims to celebrate “individuals making positive changes in the education of Connecticut children.” […]