Columnists
10/12/2026 · Windham County
The Career Pivot Is Not a Personality Makeover
You don’t need to become a networking machine or invent a dazzling five-year plan. You do need to stop hiding behind “research” and make a few uncomfortable, trackable moves.
The Group Chat, the Stolen Credit, and Other Small Daily Crimes
One reader is trapped in a family group chat full of passive-aggressive thumbs-up. Another keeps watching a coworker take credit for her ideas. Darla has words—and a plan.
10/10/2026
Stop Calling a Room Full of Projectors an “Immersive Experience”
I have nothing against giant digital paintings, but we need to stop pretending that standing inside a screensaver is the same as encountering art. Sometimes a projection show is magic. Sometimes it is a screensaver wearing a beret.
10/10/2026
Vertical Dramas Are Eating Television One Tiny Rectangle at a Time
The next big TV hit may be watched with one thumb, one eye, and absolutely no respect for subtlety. Meanwhile, traditional streaming keeps serving us eight-hour movies about emotionally complicated furniture.
10/10/2026
<em>The Studio</em> Is Hollywood’s Funniest Nervous Breakdown
Hollywood has finally made a comedy about Hollywood that understands the industry’s true religion: panic. Plus, four picks for your weekend and one expensive-looking thing you can safely ignore.
10/10/2026
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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
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