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10/12/2026 · Windham County
The Three-Second Pause That Protects Your Day
You don’t need a dramatic boundary speech to stop overcommitting. One ordinary sentence, used consistently, can give you back the space to make honest choices.
The Tiny Bird That Refuses to Quit
Emily Dickinson turns hope into a small, stubborn creature that sings without asking permission—or payment. Read this poem once, and you may never think of optimism as a grand speech again.
10/12/2026
The Sentence That Can Expose a Foolish Thought
George Orwell had a wonderfully rude theory about bad writing: it does not merely reflect muddled thinking—it helps produce it. Try his test today on the next sentence you write.
10/12/2026
Tariffs, Shutdown Threats, and the Price of Political Theater
Washington keeps turning routine governing into a cliffhanger, while families absorb the costs through higher prices and thinner public services. Four stories explain why the noise matters, plus one quieter fight that could reshape American health care.
10/12/2026
Immersive Van Gogh Is Not a Museum. Good.
The giant projection room gets mocked for turning masterpieces into wallpaper. I say it should stop apologizing and admit what it really is: a very expensive, occasionally moving screensaver with excellent snacks.
10/12/2026
Cut Your First Hand-Cut Dovetail with a $15 Saw
A small keepsake box is the perfect excuse to learn dovetails: four joints, inexpensive lumber, and no table saw required. The secret is not superhuman precision—it’s cutting on the correct side of the line.
10/12/2026
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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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