New Britain, Connecticut

09/15/2026

Business 360 is tomorrow!

New Britain business owners and entrepreneurs, stop by the VFW anytime from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM to connect with organizations offering resources, financing, business support, and more.

It’s free to attend and no registration is required. We hope to see you there!

Calling all New Britain business owners and entrepreneurs!

Join Mayor Bobby Sanchez and the City of New Britain for Business 360: a FREE, one-stop resource fair designed to connect our local business community with the tools, programs, and organizations that can help them succeed.

📅 Tuesday, September 15
⏰ 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
📍 New Britain VFW Post 511 | 41 Veterans Drive

Whether you're thinking about starting a business, looking to grow, seeking financing or grants, hiring employees, or simply want to learn what resources are available to you — Business 360 is the resource you're looking for.

Connect directly with City and State agencies, business development organizations, lenders, workforce partners, and other resources — all in one place.

✅ FREE to attend
✅ No pre-registration required
✅ Stop by anytime between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Come connect, learn, and grow with us!

09/14/2026

Invest in your business and strengthen our local economy with the City of New Britain Microgrants Program.

Eligible businesses can apply for up to $7,500 for signage, equipment, or security improvements through this initiative led by Mayor Bobby Sanchez and the City’s Department of Planning & Development.

🗓️ Deadline: Friday, November 6, 2026 at 4pm (Applicants are encouraged to apply early)

Want to learn more? Join us tomorrow for New Britain’s Business 360, our first business resource fair! Stop by anytime from 9:00 AM–2:00 PM at the New Britain VFW, 41 Veterans Drive. Our team will be there to answer any questions you may have about the program.

09/14/2026

Our community came together to mark the 25th anniversary of September 11 and honor the lives lost, the families forever affected, and the courage of our first responders.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Remembrance Ceremony at Central Park and the reception that followed at City Hall. May we always remember.

09/10/2026

Please join us tomorrow as we mark the 25th anniversary of 9/11 with a Remembrance Ceremony at Central Park. Together, we will honor the lives lost, remember the families affected, and recognize the courage and sacrifice of our first responders. We invite our community to come together for a moment of remembrance and reflection.

📅 Friday, September 11
🕣 8:30 AM
📍 Central Park, New Britain

We hope to see you there.

09/10/2026

Ward 2 residents—please join us! Join Mayor Sanchez, city representatives, and elected officials are holding a Listening Tour meeting and want to hear from you. This is an opportunity for open dialogue about the opportunities and challenges facing your neighborhood.

🗓 Thursday, September 17
⏰ 6:00 – 7:00 PM
📍Casablanca Hall, 209 Smalley St, New Britain, CT 06051

In addition, all Ward 2 residents are encouraged to complete our survey to help us better understand your concerns, needs, and opportunities for growth.
🔗 Complete the survey here: https://forms.gle/EW7aUH46GSBRuxxU7

Your feedback, both in person and online, will directly inform how we shape the future of New Britain.

Watch for more Listening Tours coming soon!

09/09/2026

Common Council Regular Meeting

09/02/2026

Administration, Finance and Law Public Hearing and Meeting

08/31/2026

Join us this Thursday! The Citywide Joint NRZ Meeting is an opportunity for residents to come together, hear updates, and learn more about ways to stay involved in their neighborhoods. The New Britain Police Department will also discuss Neighborhood Block Watch programs and how residents can get involved.

📅 Thursday, September 3
🕕 6:00–7:00 PM
📍 New Britain Senior Center, 55 Pearl Street

All are welcome!

08/31/2026

Happy First Day of School, New Britain! There’s nothing quite like the excitement of a new school year!

Today, our students are back in the classroom, our teachers and staff are starting another great year, and our schools are once again filled with energy and opportunity.

Mayor Bobby Sanchez and the City of New Britain wish all of our students, educators, administrators, staff, and families a safe, successful, and exciting school year!

Work hard, dream big, be kind to one another, and make this year great!