News
New Britain Mayor Bobby Sanchez (D) joined with Sen Rick Lopes (D-6), Rep Manny Sanchez…
Community News
Mayor Bobby Sanchez and the City of New Britain have announced the 2026 Annual Memorial…
Opinion
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
Mayor Bobby Sanchez and the City of New Britain have announced the 2026 Annual Memorial Day Parade, honoring New Britain’s, longstanding tradition honoring the brave men and women who have served our country.” “Memorial Day is a time for our community to come together in remembrance and gratitude for the brave men and women who […]
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 […]
Thu, May 7
9:30 am - 10:00 am
New Britain Public Library Jefferson Branch
Tiny Tales at New Britain Public Library Jefferson Branch
140 Horse Plain Road
Thu, May 7
10:50 am - 12:05 pm
CCSU Vance Academic Center
Playing for Change – Peace Concert with Pat Lamanna at CCSU
1615 Stanley Street
Thu, May 7
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
New Britain Public Library
Thu, May 7
6:00 pm
Senior Center
East Side and Arch NRZ Regular Meeting Time
55 Pearl Street
Thu, May 7
6:30 pm
New Britain Public Library
New Britain Public Library: Family Story Hour
20 High Street
Thu, May 7
6:30 pm
City Hall
Thu, May 7
10:00 pm - 4:00 pm
New Britain Public Library
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Council Tables Proposal on Moratoriums for Group Homes, Churches, Mechanics and Self Storage
The City Council has tabled a proposal that would have temporarily blocked certain human service, religious, community and business uses under city zoning ordinances. The Council’s City Council’s Zoning Subcommittee had given an unfavorable recommendation to the full Council on the proposals at its meeting on September 12th. The proposals would have included moratoria on […]
CCSU Hosting Film and Discussion on Peruvian Culture
CCSU is to to host a film screening, panel discussion on Peruvian culture. The film is Tradiciones sin Fronteras” (“Traditions Across Borders”) by Boceto Media’s Maricarmen Cajahuaringa.
New Britain Symphony Orchestra to Hold First MainStage Concert of Season
The New Britain Symphony Orchestra has announced its first MainStage concert of its 75th Anniversary Season.
North-Oak NRZ To Hold Monthly Meeting at House of Pizza
North-Oak NRZ President Manny Sandoval is inviting North-Oak neighborhood residents to the next neighborhood meeting at House of Pizza, saying,
New Britain Public Library Unveiling Neighborhood Collage
The New Britain Public Library is holding an unveiling event for its neighborhood collage.
Council Committee Gives Unfavorable Recommendation on Moratoriums for Group Homes, Churches, Mechanics and Self Storage.
The City Council’s Zoning Subcommittee has taken the unusual step of making an unfavorable recommendation on a proposal to temporarily block certain human service, religious, community and business uses under city zoning ordinances. The proposals include moratoria on new human services group homes, motor vehicle repair and sales businesses and self-storage facilities. Another proposal would […]
New Britain Racial Justice and SURE Program Hosting Event on Conflict Resolutions for Women and Femmes
The New Britain Racial Justice Coalition and SURE Program have announced that they are to, “present to the New Britain community, Conflict Resolutions for Women and Femmes!”
New Britain Museum of American Art Hosting Opening Reception for 53rd Annual Juried Members Exhibition
The New Britain Museum of American Art is hosting the opening reception for, “Nor’Easter: The 53rd Annual Juried Members Exhibition”.
New Britain Events and Meetings Sep 11th to 17th
In New Britain, from Monday, September 11, 2023 to Sunday, September 17th, meeting and community events include, The New Britain Progressive, a publication of the 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 […]
Study Finds New Britain Residents Have Low Opinion of Local Government and Civic Life
New Britain residents are less satisfied than Connecticut residents as a whole with their local government and civic life in the city, according to a New Britain-specific report by the research organization, DataHaven. DataHaven’s New Britain 2023 Equity Profile found that New Britain residents, by a 61% to 67% margin, are less likely to feel […]