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Updates from around the district, posted regularly. Hear from our students, supporters, and leadership team, all in one place.
CT Manufacturing Innovation Forum 2025: Celebrating Leadership, STEM, and Next-Gen Talent
From classroom to career, Connecticut’s future innovators (and FIRST programs!) were on full display at the 2nd Annual Connecticut Manufacturing Innovation Forum!
Sep 123 min read
![[ACTION] FRC Town Hall, fall recording](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/695840_a708839e7907473aa3a58a5f4bc24747~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_718,h_540,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/695840_a708839e7907473aa3a58a5f4bc24747~mv2.jpg)
![[ACTION] FRC Town Hall, fall recording](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/695840_a708839e7907473aa3a58a5f4bc24747~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_718,h_540,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_avif,quality_auto/695840_a708839e7907473aa3a58a5f4bc24747~mv2.jpg)
[ACTION] FRC Town Hall, fall recording
NE FIRST hosted our fall FRC Town Hall on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, from 7–8 p.m.! Find the recording, slides and notes here.
Sep 172 min read
![[MEMOS] FRC Mentor Memos, September 2025](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/695840_93c801db51df4b6ba12f3c118a781ae9~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_1307,h_980,fp_0.50_0.50,q_35,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/695840_93c801db51df4b6ba12f3c118a781ae9~mv2.png)
![[MEMOS] FRC Mentor Memos, September 2025](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/695840_93c801db51df4b6ba12f3c118a781ae9~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_1168,h_876,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_avif,quality_auto/695840_93c801db51df4b6ba12f3c118a781ae9~mv2.png)
[MEMOS] FRC Mentor Memos, September 2025
Now available: the New England FRC REBUILT season schedule! Plus NEMC session recordings, a new team practice field directory, and an opportunity to see FIRST CEO Chris Moore in person.
Sep 12 min read
![[MEMOS] FRC Mentor Memos, July 2025](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/695840_15f77b7c150840b6a7010a85338e90ab~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_1329,h_1000,fp_0.50_0.50,q_35,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/695840_15f77b7c150840b6a7010a85338e90ab~mv2.png)
![[MEMOS] FRC Mentor Memos, July 2025](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/695840_15f77b7c150840b6a7010a85338e90ab~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_1164,h_876,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_avif,quality_auto/695840_15f77b7c150840b6a7010a85338e90ab~mv2.png)
[MEMOS] FRC Mentor Memos, July 2025
New England Mentor Conference, FIRST Senior Mentor updates, We Are NE banner orders and.... a sneak peek at the FRC REBUILT season in 2026!
Jul 182 min read
![[MEMOS] FRC Mentor Memos, May 2025](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/695840_f10bdf643ba44796bc9f7a7501bee322~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_1249,h_940,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/695840_f10bdf643ba44796bc9f7a7501bee322~mv2.jpg)
![[MEMOS] FRC Mentor Memos, May 2025](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/695840_f10bdf643ba44796bc9f7a7501bee322~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_1164,h_876,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_avif,quality_auto/695840_f10bdf643ba44796bc9f7a7501bee322~mv2.jpg)
[MEMOS] FRC Mentor Memos, May 2025
Welcome to the off-season! This new post format will come and go throughout the year when there are opportunities to share with New England FRC mentors. The biggest topic right now? Off-season competitions! As of today, 13 local events and 3 exhibitions are scheduled between this weekend and early November.
May 162 min read
![[ACTION] Getting ready for the 2025 New England District Championship!](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/695840_0daf2b0b341f466a9072eff394817dd2~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_1333,h_1000,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/695840_0daf2b0b341f466a9072eff394817dd2~mv2.jpg)
![[ACTION] Getting ready for the 2025 New England District Championship!](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/695840_0daf2b0b341f466a9072eff394817dd2~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_1168,h_876,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_avif,quality_auto/695840_0daf2b0b341f466a9072eff394817dd2~mv2.jpg)
[ACTION] Getting ready for the 2025 New England District Championship!
District events in New England are almost done, and 96 teams will soon be invited to the New England District Championship at The Big E....
Mar 252 min read
![[ACTION] FRC District Event Info + Surveys](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/695840_524503685d2d49c2a814e883359b6a26~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_1329,h_1000,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/695840_524503685d2d49c2a814e883359b6a26~mv2.jpg)
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[ACTION] FRC District Event Info + Surveys
We are excited for the official REEFSCAPE competition season to start in just 10 days! We have created some new resources for teams this...
Feb 191 min read
![[ACTION] FRC Event Accommodations](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/695840_9d54924a731c4485a981a9094cc56bb2~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_1329,h_1000,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/695840_9d54924a731c4485a981a9094cc56bb2~mv2.jpg)
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[ACTION] FRC Event Accommodations
NE FIRST is committed to making our events accessible to everyone. Please fill out the form linked below or on nefirst.org/teams to help...
Jan 211 min read
Warm Holiday Wishes from NE FIRST!
We hope our students, alumni, mentors, teachers, team parents, volunteers, supporters, family and friends have a wonderful holiday...
Dec 23, 20241 min read
![[NOTICE] Sad news regarding the passing of Clare Greenlaw](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/695840_101d7eae4c934ceb8465ee4855ab0602~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_1329,h_1000,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/695840_101d7eae4c934ceb8465ee4855ab0602~mv2.jpg)
![[NOTICE] Sad news regarding the passing of Clare Greenlaw](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/695840_101d7eae4c934ceb8465ee4855ab0602~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_1164,h_876,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_avif,quality_auto/695840_101d7eae4c934ceb8465ee4855ab0602~mv2.jpg)
[NOTICE] Sad news regarding the passing of Clare Greenlaw
It is with heavy hearts that we learned of the sudden loss of Clare Greenlaw, mentor for FIRST Team 172, The Northern Force, and the...
Dec 8, 20241 min read
Make your impact in 2024!
As 2024 comes to a close, we need your help to celebrate our history—and invest in our future. What do YOU remember from your rookie year?
Dec 3, 20241 min read
![[FILE] FRC District Event Venue Request Flyer](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/695840_2d0f4dc706f74dabbbc7ca40812dd9d3~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_1333,h_1000,fp_0.50_0.50,q_35,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/695840_2d0f4dc706f74dabbbc7ca40812dd9d3~mv2.png)
![[FILE] FRC District Event Venue Request Flyer](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/695840_2d0f4dc706f74dabbbc7ca40812dd9d3~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_1168,h_876,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_avif,quality_auto/695840_2d0f4dc706f74dabbbc7ca40812dd9d3~mv2.png)
[FILE] FRC District Event Venue Request Flyer
NE FIRST is looking for venues interested in hosting a 2026 FRC District Event! A full list of requirements and expectations is available.
Nov 26, 20241 min read
![[UPDATE] New England Mentor Conference Recordings](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/695840_4b7193ea23554dee9eed6973f2fda8c5~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_1329,h_1000,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/695840_4b7193ea23554dee9eed6973f2fda8c5~mv2.jpg)
![[UPDATE] New England Mentor Conference Recordings](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/695840_4b7193ea23554dee9eed6973f2fda8c5~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_1164,h_876,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_avif,quality_auto/695840_4b7193ea23554dee9eed6973f2fda8c5~mv2.jpg)
[UPDATE] New England Mentor Conference Recordings
Thanks to everyone who made the inaugural New England Mentor Conference a success this summer! Recordings of presentations are now available
Nov 26, 20241 min read
![[OPPORTUNITIES] Fall 2024 - Altair Contest + Alltown Perks](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/695840_79833b77a32f4511a8645b703c630e6b~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_598,h_450,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/695840_79833b77a32f4511a8645b703c630e6b~mv2.jpg)
![[OPPORTUNITIES] Fall 2024 - Altair Contest + Alltown Perks](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/695840_79833b77a32f4511a8645b703c630e6b~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_598,h_450,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_avif,quality_auto/695840_79833b77a32f4511a8645b703c630e6b~mv2.jpg)
[OPPORTUNITIES] Fall 2024 - Altair Contest + Alltown Perks
Take advantage of opportunities and benefits thanks to our sponsors and supporters!
Nov 26, 20241 min read
![[UPDATE] FRC Town Halls - Fall 2024](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/yAilMPCpoK8/sddefault.jpg)
[UPDATE] FRC Town Halls - Fall 2024
NE FIRST hosted two town hall meetings in late November to share updates with FRC teams and take questions.
Nov 26, 20241 min read
![[ACTION] 2025 NE DCMP Updates](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/695840_853bc2abe81d42d3a57225beb3304874~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_1329,h_1000,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/695840_853bc2abe81d42d3a57225beb3304874~mv2.jpg)
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[ACTION] 2025 NE DCMP Updates
As we start planning for the 2025 New England District Championship, the planning committee is looking for some feedback from all of you!
Nov 26, 20241 min read
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