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New Britain Mayor Bobby Sanchez (D) joined with Sen Rick Lopes (D-6), Rep Manny Sanchez…
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By Bike New Britain On Monday, Bike New Britain will be providing the 5th grade…
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By Joe Wasserman Members of Back from the Brink CT carried a poster into the…
News Analysis
The Common Council will hold three meetings (May 5,6,7) to review the Mayor’s proposed budget…
Featured Journalism
by John McNamara Sponsors and attendees at the New Britain Public Library’s (NBPL) 10th Annual Fundraiser on…
New Britain Racial Justice Coalition
By the New Britain Racial Justice Coalition, The New Britain Racial Justice Coalition (NBRJC) is raising serious concerns about Mayor Bobby Sanchez’s proposed FY27 budget, stating clearly that it reduces overall education funding while failing to meaningfully invest in libraries and community services. Despite public claims of increased support for schools, the full budget shows […]
Community Announcements
By Bike New Britain On Monday, Bike New Britain will be providing the 5th grade class at Smalley School in New Britain with a bike safety education program. Beginning on Monday, May 4th and continuing through Thursday, May 7th, members of Bike New Britain will be conducting safety education classes from 8am to 9:45am Then […]
Community Announcement by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Connecticut Big Brothers Big Sisters of Connecticut (BBBSCT) honored two New Britain residents during its annual Big Night celebration this Saturday, recognizing Big Sister Alex Steel as the 2026 Big of the Year and Jessica Mercado as the 2026 Parent Partner of the Year. Both were celebrated […]
History
By John McNamara Saturday, March 7th was one of those days when New Britain lived…
Schools
As the summer days wind down and back-to-school shopping begins, familiar signs of a new school year appear. Store shelves are stocked with school supplies, shopping carts start to fill, and a growing sense of anticipation starts to creep in. Across the town of New Britain, students are preparing to return to the school halls […]
Flooding Series
Updated 1-30-26 Presentation #50: This revised record shares the current status of our neighborhood’s storm,…
Latest News and Opinion
The Common Council will hold three meetings (May 5,6,7) to review the Mayor’s proposed budget for the July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027. City departments under the jurisdiction of the Planning, Zoning and Housing Committee (PZH) will be reviewed Tuesday, May 5. The Administration, Finance, Law and Public Services Committee (AFLPS) will continue the review on […]
By Bike New Britain On Monday, Bike New Britain will be providing the 5th grade class at Smalley School in New Britain with a bike safety education program. Beginning on Monday, May 4th and continuing through Thursday, May 7th, members of Bike New Britain will be conducting safety education classes from 8am to 9:45am Then […]
Tue, May 5
9:30 am
New Britain Public Library
Hunger Action Team Meeting
20 High Street
Tue, May 5
6:30 pm
City Hall
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Residents Advocate for Approval Tonight of $4 Million Upgrades to Stop Flooding
Residents of the Allen Street, Roxbury Road and CCSU area say they are pressing for Council members to approve $4 million in sewer and drainage improvements proposed by two Council members to address flooding they have experienced at the Council meeting tonight. Ald. Luz Ortiz-Luna (R-AL) and Ald. Desiree Costa (R-AL) introduced the proposal to provide […]
October New Britain Museum of American Art First Friday To Feature Al Fenton Big Band, Inc.
The New Britain Museum of American Art is to have live music from Al Fenton Big Band, Inc. at its First Friday event for October.
Black Democratic Committee Hosting Meet and Greet
The Black Democratic Committee of New Britain is to host a Meet and Greet event, inviting people to, “meet the committee members, learn about the mission for New Britain and member and volunteer opportunities.”
“The Great Debaters” Youth Movie Night Sponsored by Black Democratic Committee, Diaspora Society and NAACP
The Black Democratic Committee, Diaspora Multicultural Society and NAACP New Britain Branch are sponsoring a movie night for local youth, featuring “The Great Debaters”.
New Britain Events and Meetings From Sep 25th to Oct 1st
New Britain events and meetings, in the last week of September and beginning of October, Monday, September 25, 2023 to Sunday, October 1st, include, The New Britain Progressive, a publication of New Britain Independent Newspaper, Inc. is free to read and community supported. http://newbritainprogressive.com. Please feel free to help the New Britain Progressive with a […]
New Britain Area Interfaith Conference Hosting Talk About Healthcare and Well-Being
The New Britain Area Interfaith Conference has announced that it is hosting Talk About Healthcare and Well-Being.
League of Women Voters and YWCA Hosting “Eat Meet, and Greet” with Board of Education Candidates
The League of Women Voters and YWCA have announced that they are hosting an, “Eat Meet, and Greet”, for people to meet candidates running for Board of Education.
NAACP Economic Development Committee and Multicultural Business Coalition To Hold Meeting
The NAACP Economic Development Committee and Multicultural Business Coalition has announced its September meeting. The New Britain Progressive, a publication of New Britain Independent Newspaper, Inc. is free to read and community supported. http://newbritainprogressive.com. Please feel free to help the New Britain Progressive with a donation, and you are invited to purchase advertisements in the […]
CCSU Professor Appointed to State Freedom of Information Commission
Central Connecticut State University journalism professor Kate Farrish has been appointed to the state Freedom of Information Commission by Gov. Ned Lamont (D), the University has announced. “In June,” CCSU notes, “Farrish also became president of the Connecticut Foundation for Open Government, a non-profit group that educates the public on the importance of government transparency […]
New Britain Downtown District and Greater New Britain Chamber of Commerce Hosting “Brews, Vine & Spirits” Event
The New Britain Downtown District and Greater New Britain Chamber of Commerce have announced that they are hosting a “Brews, Vine & Spirits” event.