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New Britain Downtown District Selects New Executive Director
NEW BRITAIN – After five months of searching, the New Britain Downtown District Board of Commissioners has appointed Nicole Bosco as its new executive director.
Bosco will be taking over for Dennis Morrell, who served as interim director after Gerry Amodio’s retirement in February 2022.
Bosco will be taking over for Dennis Morrell, who served as interim director after Gerry Amodio’s retirement in February 2022.

Art in Our Heart Features Creative Artisans in Central Park
The 2nd Annual Art in Our Heart event, hosted by the New Britain Downtown District, in Central Park included vibrant, artistic talent and a wonderful sense of community. Many of the incredible artisans lived right here in New Britain. This is an annual event, so see you next year.

Jasko Development Continues Demolition of Final Structure to Make Way for New Apartments and Retail.
The start of a new project is always exciting, but surmounting the challenges for this one is very rewarding. This was the 3rd of 3 buildings coming down to make room for new development including: The Brit.

Memorial Day Parade Honors Veterans Who Served
The Annual New Britain Memorial Day Parade held in the City on Memorial Day. It was a great event remembering all those who served and sacrificed to protect this country.

Downtown District and Major Stewart Celebrate St Patrick’s Day
The NB Downtown District and the Office of Mayor Stewart celebrated St Patrick’s Day with a flag raising in Central Park, in downtown.

New Britain’s latest downtown eatery, The Hook & Ladder Bar and Restaurant, celebrates grand opening
NEW BRITAIN – Those working or having lunch downtown Thursday afternoon may have seen one of New Britain’s fire trucks pull in the lot of the newly opened The Hook & Ladder Bar and Restaurant, but not for what you may think.