Our Community of New Britain
New Britain, population 71,538, was settled as early as 1687 though
it was not chartered as a township until 1850. In 1871 it became the
“City of New Britain.” In the 20th century, the city acquired the
nickname, “The Hardware Capital of the World” since major manufacturers
such as the Stanley Works and Corbin Locks were headquartered in the
city. More information is available by visiting www.new-britain.net. FLCR is a member of NEWBAIC, the New Britain Area Interfaith Conference, and hosts community meetings of the Friendship Service Center (an organization offering shelter and transitional services to the homeless), the New Britain Food Security Collaborative and Race in the Park, among other groups.
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