01/14/2021
01/14/2021
Local News for New Britain, Connecticut
01/14/2021
01/14/2021
City of New Britain to Host Annual Celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Virtually
New Britain, Conn. – Mayor Erin E. Stewart and the Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities announced today that the City of New Britain will hold its annual event honoring the life and legacy of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. virtually this year. The pre-recorded event will be aired on the City of READ MORE.
01/14/2021
Min Jung Kim of NBMAA named chair of Connecticut Arts Council
Min Jung Kim, executive director of New Britain Museum of American Art, has been appointed as chair of Connecticut Arts Council. Adriane Jefferson, executive director of City of New Haven, Department of Cultural Affairs, is the newest appointee. Read the rest of the article on courant.com READ MORE.01/13/2021
New Britain Herald: New Britain has two …
New Britain has two virus-associated deaths, Plainville one; plus area case updates: Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
01/13/2021
New Britain Herald: New Britain relaunches program …
New Britain relaunches program to provide technical, financial assistance to property owners: @erinstewartct Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
01/13/2021
New Britain Herald: League of Women Voters …
League of Women Voters New Britain giving residents chance to connect with local state legislators: Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
01/13/2021
New Britain Schools: A message from Superintendent …
A message from Superintendent Nancy Sarra regarding the events that unfolded at our nation’s Capitol on January 6: Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
01/13/2021
New Britain Schools: The New Britain Board …
The New Britain Board of Education will hold a regular meeting tonight at 6 PM. For more information, including the agenda and live stream, click here: . Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
01/13/2021
New Britain, CT: Christmas Tree pick-up begins …
Christmas Tree pick-up begins January 11th and runs through the 22nd! Be sure to check the City’s Public Works website for daily updates: Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.01/12/2021
New Britain museum celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. with a week of events
NEW BRITAIN – The New Britain Museum of American Art celebrates Martin Luther King Day this year with a series of events and free admission. The events, presented by the NBMAA’s Community Advisory Group, will focus on Dr. King’s message of love through special speakers, community chats, story times, performances and other activties. The celebration READ MORE.01/08/2021
Drug addiction recovery center breaks ground for new facility in New Britain
The Root addiction recovery center that offers methadone treatment in New Britain is building a behavioral management center for mental health and addiction clients. Read the rest of the article on courant.com READ MORE.
01/06/2021
Ex-CT Teacher Who Posed As Teen Sentenced For Soliciting, Receiving, Distributing Child Porn
An ex-teacher from Connecticut has been sentenced to 70 months in prison for soliciting, receiving, and distributing child pornography. Dylan Koerner, 29, of New Britain, formerly of West Hartford, was sentenced Monday, Jan. 4, said U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut John Durham. In addi… Read the rest of the article on bridgeport.dailyvoice.com READ MORE.
01/06/2021
New Britain youth theater offers virtual winter theater classes
NEW BRITAIN – No Boundaries Youth Theater Company’s winter classes begin Jan. 25 and are being held online. Space is limited and registration is encouraged, as soon as possible. While the website is being rebuilt, families can email patrique@nbyt.org to register for any of these classes. Playwriting with Ms Rae: Write a new play, and READ MORE.
01/04/2021
Students harness the power of technology to address larger issues
Local high school students are taking their interest in computer coding and using it to bring attention to national and global problems. Tech-savvy students Vincent Cai of Cheshire High School and Rifat Tarafder of CREC’s Academy of Science and Innovation in New Britain recently were recognized for their work in developing apps. Cai won the READ MORE.
01/03/2021
New Britain Schools: “Being culturally proficient includes justice, equity diversity and inclusion. This gives us a wide scope of who we are coming into the work around racial achievement gaps and for the adults to have a better understanding to meet our kids’ needs.” …
“Being culturally proficient includes justice, equity diversity and inclusion. This gives us a wide scope of who we are coming into the work around racial achievement gaps and for the adults to have a better understanding to meet our kids’ needs.” Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.01/02/2021
New Britain Herald: Black Ministerial Alliance of …
Black Ministerial Alliance of New Britain hosting live virtual Emancipation Worship Service, here’s how to attend: Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
01/02/2021
New Britain Schools: ProdiGy! – a new …
ProdiGy! – a new student engagement initiative that has kicked off at New Britain High School – is designed to pair students with NBHS staff who serve as mentors. Click to read more: Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
01/02/2021
New Britain Schools: We are now accepting …
We are now accepting applications for a Grade 9-12 School Counselor (Spanish-speaking preferred). To apply, please click here: Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
01/02/2021
New Britain educators: Teaching during the pandemic is ‘mental gymnastics every day’
When classes resume Monday, New Britain students and teachers will go into the heart of the school year expecting months of a fast-pivoting switch between virtual and in-person classes. Coaching and extra-help sessions will be done mostly on Google Teams, parents will hear about their children’s progress through videoconferences and school auditoriums will stay empty. READ MORE.
01/02/2021