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2026 Summer Music Series in New Britain
Evenings of live music at the Darius Miller Bandshell are one of the joys of summer for many people in New Britain. The 2026 Summer Music Series at New Britain’s historic Walnut Hill Park is planned, with a series of live band performances. The Summer Music Series offers free performances on Monday and Wednesday evenings, […]
School System Publishes 2022-2023 School Calendar
Summertime may still be ahead, but the school district has already published its calendar for the 2022-2023 school year.
Happening in New Britain May 23rd to 29th
New Britain meetings and community events coming up during the week of Monday, May 23, 2022 to Sunday, May 29th include Memorial Day weekend.
Happening in New Britain May 16th to 22nd
New Britain city meetings and community events coming up during the week of Monday, May 16, 2022 to Sunday, May 22nd include…
Probate Judge Contest Is A Rematch Of 2021 Special Election: Republican Carrier vs. Democrat Rivera
By John McNamara Attorney and former Common Council Leader William Rivera won the Democratic Party’s endorsement for Judge of Probate last week setting up a rematch of last year’s special election won by Attorney Michael Carrier. Convention delegates from Berlin and New Britain nominated Rivera without opposition. In accepting the endorsement Rivera acknowledged Carrier, who […]
State Auditor Geragosian Of New Britain To Lead National Association
State Auditor John Geragosian, a former New Britain state representative from the 25th Assembly District, is the incoming President of the National State Auditors Association (NSAA), an affiliate of the National Association of State Auditors, Comptrollers and Treasurers (NASACT). Geragosian, currently serving on the group’s executive committee, will be elected to the post in June. […]
Dionysos Greek Food Festival Upcoming
“Come join us for our annual Greek food festival,” the Saint George Greek Orthodox Church says. “Not Greek? Come! Be Greek for the day!”
Party Endorsements To Be Made For Congress, Legislators and Probate Judge
Lamont, Bysiewicz and Constitutional Officers Endorsed at Saturday’s Democratic Convention Delegates to party conventions will endorse candidates for U.S. Congress, the State Legislature and Judge of Probate May 9-12 following statewide endorsements at major party conventions this past weekend. U.S. Representative Jahana Hayes (D-5) is expected to be endorsed by acclamation on Monday, May 9th, […]
Happening in New Britain May 9th to 15th
New Britain city meetings and community events coming up during the week of Monday, May 9, 2022 to Sunday, May 15th include… Editor’s note: If you would like to submit an event for inclusion in the New Britain Progressive weekly events articles, email information on the event to [email protected]. NBHS home games are as available […]
Council Committee Nixes Registrars’ Plan To Reduce Polling Places
Deadline Is May 11th To Finalize Voting Locations By John McNamara A plan by both Democratic and Republican Registrars of Voters to reduce the city’s Election Day polling places from 17 to 12 was unanimously tabled by the Common Council’s Committee on Finance, Administration and Law on May 4th less than a week before the […]