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10/11/2026 · Windham County
The Five-Minute Pause That Protects Your Time
You don’t need a dramatic boundary speech to stop overcommitting. Try this small, surprisingly powerful habit before you answer any request today.
The Red Wheelbarrow: Eight Lines That Make You Notice Everything
William Carlos Williams’s tiny poem looks almost too simple to be called a poem—until you notice what its line breaks make your mind do. Read it once, then look at an ordinary object differently.
10/11/2026
James Baldwin’s Hard Rule for Changing Anything
Baldwin did not promise that courage would solve every problem. He offered something more useful: a precise distinction between what can be changed and what must first be admitted.
10/11/2026
Washington Plays Chicken While Everyone Else Pays the Bill
Congress keeps treating basic government as a bargaining chip, while voters absorb higher prices, thinner services, and another round of political theater. The economy, foreign policy, and technology story all point to the same problem: leaders keep chasing the next headline instead of managing the machinery.
10/11/2026
Museum Audio Guides Need to Stop Talking
The modern museum audio guide has become a tiny, overeducated roommate who follows you from painting to painting, explaining things you were perfectly capable of noticing yourself. I propose a radical fix: let us look at the art in peace.
10/11/2026
Lanesboro, Minnesota: The Little River Town That Makes You Slow Down
Take the pretty way into Lanesboro, park once, and spend the day wandering beside the Root River. You’ll get bike trails, limestone bluffs, a very good burger, and one surprisingly dramatic waterfall.
10/11/2026
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Announcements
View allNew Britain Common Council Invites the Public to Attend a Discussion on Homelessness
The New Britain Common Council is pleased to invite all New Britain residents to attend a public discussion on homelessness. This important session will provide an opportunity for community members to share their perspectives, concerns, and ideas regarding homelessness in our city. The Common Council is committed to understanding the multifaceted nature of this issue and to working collaboratively towards effective solutions. Your participation is vital as we seek to address the challenges faced by individuals experiencing homelessness in New Britain. Details regarding the date, time, and location of the discussion will be announced shortly. Please monitor the City of New Britain website and official social media channels for further updates.
New Britain Commission on Community and Neighborhood Development Overview
COMMISSION ON COMMUNITY AND NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT CHAIRPERSON: COMMISSIONERS: Michael R. Clark Lisa M. Lanza Thomas D. McBride Susan M. Miller Michael A. O'Connell Kevin L. Porter David P. Rabe Michael A. Ryan Richard J. Smith Diane R. Stockwell Elaine T. Williams MEETING DATES: Agendas and Minutes are posted on this page as they become available. PURPOSE: The Commission on Community and Neighborhood Development (CCND) serves to advise the Mayor and the City Council on all matters relating to community development, including but not limited to, housing, urban renewal, code enforcement, housing rehabilitation, community services and programs designed to enhance the quality of life for the residents of New Britain. FUNCTIONS: 1. To review and make recommendations to the Mayor and City Council on all applications for Federal, State and Private Funding for community development projects and programs. 2. To review and make recommendations to the Mayor and City Council on all proposed zoning changes, special permits and variances that may affect the community and neighborhood development within the City. 3. To identify and analyze the needs of the City's neighborhoods and recommend strategies to address these needs. 4. To encourage and promote resident participation in community development activities. 5. To promote and encourage inter-agency cooperation and coordination in the delivery of community services. 6. To promote and encourage neighborhood revitalization and the preservation of affordable housing. 7. To promote and encourage the development of programs for youth and seniors. 8. To promote and encourage the development of programs for persons with disabilities. 9. To promote and encourage the development of programs for public safety. 10. To promote and encourage the development of programs for economic development. For information contact the Office of the Mayor at (860) 826-3100.
Upcoming Meetings for New Britain's Youth and Family Services Commission Announced
The Commission typically meets monthly. Please check the city's official calendar for the most up-to-date meeting schedule and agendas.
Public Notices
View allLegal Notice - Item No. 37252 - Administration, Finance and Law Public Hearing
Public Hearing - 09/24/2026
Legal Notice - Item No. 37257 Planning, Zoning and Housing Public Hearing
Public Hearing - 09/24/2026
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