New Holmes Elementary School Nears Completion

By John McNamara Renovations and expansion of the Stanley H. Holmes Elementary School on Stanley Street will be completed in the coming weeks. Members of the School Building Committee toured the K-5 school on April 22 with Kamil Musical , Newfield Construction’s project manager, and School District staff members. The Holmes School was built in … Continue reading New Holmes Elementary School Nears Completion

Common Council Update: City Upgrades Cyber Security, Recognizes Earth Day & OKs Road Paving Funds

Common Council OKs New Cybersecurity System The Common Council appropriated funds for new cybersecurity services at its April 8th meeting in the wake of a January "ransomware" attack on the city's information technology operations. Approved was a three-year agreement with Cowbell MDR (Managed Detection and Response) for information technology (IT) systems at City Hall as … Continue reading Common Council Update: City Upgrades Cyber Security, Recognizes Earth Day & OKs Road Paving Funds

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 … Continue reading 10th Annual Public Library Fundraiser Will Mark Growth, Expanded Community Engagement

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 … Continue reading 100% Democracy Author to Speak at New Britain LWV Forum on April 20th

Remembering April 4, 1968

New Britain will observe the 58th anniversary of the assassination of the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Saturday April 11th with a wreath laying at MLK Park at 11 a.m. The annual observance will be hosted by the Mary McLeod Bethune Club, City of New Britain and the Black Ministerial Alliance with remarks by … Continue reading Remembering April 4, 1968