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12/26/2025

**UPDATE: The parking ban ends at 4pm today, December 27, 2025—be sure to move your vehicle by 10pm if it is parked in a free parking lot**

A snow emergency parking ban is in place for the City of New Britain starting at 6:00pm tonight.

Those without off-street parking can park at Stanley Golf Course, Osgood Park, the City parking lot at Wildwood St. & Linden St. (next to Police substation), Washington Park, Martha Hart Park, City parking garages (Bank St/Chestnut St. & Columbus Blvd. at the corner of Washington St.), and all New Britain Public School Parking Lots. Remember, all cars must be removed within 6 hours of the parking ban being over.

Sign up to stay informed about parking bans and other emergency alerts at www.ctalert.gov.

12/19/2025

🎙️ Episode 27 is out now, and it's all about hobbies!

Omar, Anaida, and Liz share their hobbies, how they are beneficial for their mental and physical health, and how they discovered them

📷 Liz: Miss Connecticut pageants
🏓 Anaida: Pickleball
🏈 Omar: Coaching football

🎬 In this clip, Anaida highlights the importance of finding hobbies that you can enjoy at home!

🎧 Tune in at www.nbyouthprevention.com/podcast!

12/12/2025

🎙️ Episode 26 is out now, featuring special guests from Southington STEPS Coalition, Southington's substance-use prevention coalition!

💬 Katie and Ava from Southington STEPS sat with our Youth Leadership Council to shine a light on Kratom, express concerns regarding its unregulated status, and detail the legislative efforts they made to reduce its impact on Connecticut youth.

🎬 This clip highlights Southington STEPS' "It's Not Cheesy" campaign, which sought to foster open communication between parents and children in a fun and approachable way!

🎧 Tune in at www.nbyouthprevention.com/podcast!

12/10/2025

Check out the New Britain Meals and More calendar for December on the New Britain Hunger Action Team page. Follow their page to see future Meals and More calendars.

**Just a friendly reminder—please share the calendar directly from this page rather than copying it. The calendar has been updated twice since it was first shared, and copying it may cause you to miss those changes and unintentionally share incorrect information.**

12/05/2025

🎙️ Episode 25 is out now, and it's all about red flags! 🚩

💬 The group shares the red flags they keep an eye out for, red flags that are normalized, and how to address red flags!

🎬 In this clip, Malia shares a key point about being there for a friend whose behavior is starting to shift.

🎧 Tune in at www.nbyouthprevention.com/podcast!

12/04/2025

As the colder months approach, warming centers are available to ensure our community remains safe and warm. 🌡️

Take a look at the local resources for hot meals and the latest updates on cold weather policies in Central Connecticut.

☎️ Central Hub Phone Number: 860.544.6690
🔗 Visit www.nbhelps.org for more information and local resources!

12/02/2025

This Giving Tuesday, let’s spread the joy of giving!

Join us in supporting the Love Wins Toy Drive and help make the holidays brighter for families in New Britain.

Registry links:
🎁 Target: https://www.target.com/gift-registry/gift-giver?registryId=042e9a50-a474-11f0-9d8f-9d0b6cd5492c&type=CHARITY
🎁 Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/4KHF61AEMFO6

Every donation counts and brings joy to our community. Together, we can make a difference!

11/21/2025

🎙️ Episode 24 is out now, and it focuses on discovering healthy outlets and activities to help prevent substance use!

💬 The group shares the sports and activities they participate in, emphasizing the importance of afterschool activities in youth prevention.

🎬 In this clip, Jada highlights how her activities are shaping her future!

🎧 Tune in at www.nbyouthprevention.com/podcast!

11/17/2025

The “Love Wins” Community Toy Drive brings the community together to donate toys to New Britain families and children in need. With your support, we can show that love always wins, and we can all have a happier holiday season together! ❤️

Here's how you can get involved:
🎁 Donate: Visit one of the registry websites to donate a toy!
💬 Spread the word: Share this post to help us reach more people!

Registry links:
🎁 Target: https://www.target.com/gift-registry/gift-giver?registryId=042e9a50-a474-11f0-9d8f-9d0b6cd5492c&type=CHARITY
🎁 Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/4KHF61AEMFO6

Every contribution makes a difference. Let’s brighten this holiday season for families in the New Britain community!

11/12/2025

11/10/2025

🇺🇸 Join Us in Honoring Our Veterans! 🇺🇸

The City of New Britain, Mayor Erin E. Stewart, and the Veterans Commission invite the entire community to our VETERANS DAY SERVICE. Let's stand together to honor the incredible women and men who have served in the United States Armed Forces.

🗓️ Date & Time: Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at 11:00 AM
📌 Location: Central Park, Downtown New Britain

We look forward to seeing you there as we recognize the sacrifices and dedication of all of our veterans.

10/31/2025

As we wrap up Prevention Month, we would like to take a moment to reflect on our Hoops for Homeless basketball tournament! 🏀

It was truly inspiring to witness the New Britain community unite in support of youth homelessness, while students showcased their basketball talents to fundraise for initiatives that address homelessness among children and families in New Britain.

A heartfelt thank you to our sponsors, players, and volunteers for making this event a remarkable success!

Sponsors:
Axim Creative, Capitol Lunch, The Community Foundation of Greater New Britain, Central Connecticut State University, CSA, J Timothy's Taverne, Martin Rosol's, Inc., Mayor's Trophy Fund (Erin Stewart), Peter Towey, The Petit Family Foundation, The Platform for Support (Jason Gibson), Tomasso, Vale CO-OP, New Britain-Berlin YMCA