Community
Rebuilding Together April Rebuilding Day Postponed
Rebuilding Together would normally be preparing for its traditional April National Rebuilding Day, but that event has been postponed due to COVID-19.
2020 Little Poland Festival Cancelled
New Britain’s popular 2020 Little Poland Festival is to be July 26th, event organizers have announced, changing the event from its originally scheduled date
New School Meal Distribution Site at Jefferson School
The school breakfast and lunch program will now have an eighth distribution site during the COVID-19 school closings, at Jefferson Elementary School.
Happy Easter
Happy Easter from the New Britain Progressive. Best wishes to everyone celebrating the Easter holiday, and may the celebration be one of joy.
Springtime City Leaf Collection to Begin
The New Britain Public Works Department will begin its 2020 springtime leaf collection this month.
Happy Passover
Best of wishes from the New Britain Progressive, as Passover begins tonight. May the holiday be a joyous celebration for Jewish families everywhere.
Call-In Public Participation Available for Council Meetings
For the two meetings of the City Council tonight, April 8, 2020, there is the opportunity for the public to express their opinion by calling in.
School Board Votes to “Work Through” April Break
The New Britain school district has announced that the Board of Education has, “voted to work through the scheduled April break.”
Scene in New Britain
With COVID-19 increasingly keeping people isolated from one another, some may find time to notice details all around that might have missed their attention.
New Britain ROOTS Seeking Youth for Summer Youth Employment Program
New Britain ROOTS says that, “As of now, our Summer Youth Employment Program is still happening,” encouraging youth to apply. “We are anticipating a huge need this summer with limited slots available,” the organization says. “If you are a youth that has been involved in our programs, please reach out to us directly if you plan […]