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New Britain, Connecticut Patch AM: a 5 min read

What's up New Britain! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

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In today's newsletter:

  • Is your Allen Street-area home eligible for New Britain’s flood fix?
  • How New Britain’s Race in the Park fuels cutting-edge breast cancer research.
  • How New Britain’s art museum benefits from this east-of-the-river funder

Also on today's calendar: Kids & Teen Book Sale and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What was left after the explosion at the cheese factory? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 67 and low of 39 degrees.
  • Friday: Cooler with plenty of sun, temps: high: 56, low: 31.
  • Saturday: Partly to mostly sunny, with a high of 60 and low of 33 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• New Britain working with state to mitigate flooding issues on Allen Street (wtnh.com) — New Britain is partnering with the state on nearly $7 million in grants to fix chronic flooding and drainage problems around Allen Street, including new stormwater pipes and road repairs. Residents can check an online map to see if their address qualifies for upgraded infrastructure, with construction expected to begin early next year.
   

• CT BHI awards research and education grants (bristolpress.com) — New Britain hosted the Connecticut Breast Health Initiative’s celebration of its 2026 research and education grant recipients, supporting projects from UConn, Yale, Hartford HealthCare and others. The group, known locally for its Race in the Park at Walnut Hill Park, keeps all funds in Connecticut and is already planning the 2027 race for Mother’s Day weekend.
   

• SBM Charitable Foundation (insidephilanthropy.com) — The SBM Charitable Foundation, focused on communities east of the Connecticut River, has supported the New Britain Museum of American Art along with many other arts, housing, health, and education nonprofits. Local organizations serving Hartford, Tolland, or Windham counties can start with an online pre-application and potentially secure grants ranging from a few hundred dollars up to $100,000, awarded quarterly.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Growing up, my parents never had the freedom to choose their own schedule.
    They worked hard, but the clock was never theirs. I promised myself that when the time came, I would do things differently. I'm William Rodriguez,… (Nextdoor Hidden Grove)
  • Chili's Grill & Bar posted a job opening for Busser in New Britain. Apply here.
  • Costco Wholesale Corporation posted a job opening for Meat Wrapper / Sanitation in New Britain. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near New Britain here.

🗞 Nearby News

Newington

  • Iconic Pizza Chain Announces Opening Date For Newington Site (patch.com)
  • Newington 2026 Election Voter Guide: Candidates, Ballot Question, Early Voting Details (patch.com)
  • Sally's Apizza announces opening date for Newington location (thehour.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What was left after the explosion at the cheese factory?" — da brie (Thank you Pam W. for sending it in!)
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