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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Pre-Registration Required for Parks and Recreation ‘Flick and Float’ Pool Party, Featuring “Lightyear”
New Britain Parks and Recreation is planning one of it’s two “Flick and Float” events, featuring the popular movie, “Lightyear”.
Democrats Endorse Anderson For Mayor
With incumbent Republican Mayor Erin Stewart apparently headed for the nomination of her party for a sixth term, former City Council member Chris Anderson has been endorsed for Mayor by the Democratic Town Committee. Anderson, who is the Chair of the New Britain Democratic Party, took issue with Stewart’s self-characterization as setting the city on […]
Secretary of the State Stephanie Thomas to Speak at NAACP Economic Development Committee and Multicultural Business Coalition Meeting
The New Britain NAACP says that its Economic Development Committee and Multicultural Business Coalition will welcome Secretary of the State Stephanie Thomas as the special guest speaker at its upcoming meeting.
CCSU Scholars for Life to Host Presentation on “Total Solar Eclipses”
CCSU Scholars for Life is hosting a presentation on, “Total Solar Eclipses”.
CCSU Offers Summer “Tech It Out” Programs for Kids
“Does your middle- or high-school-age student need something to do for the rest of the summer?” Central Connecticut State University says. “The CCSU Office of Continuing Education can help! Register your student for the last session of our popular Tech it Out summer youth program from July 31 to Aug. 4.” “Technology is everywhere in […]
New Britain Public Library Hosting Live Music With Rich Badowski
“Come to a live performance from local Connecticut artist Rich Badowski!,” the New Britain Public Library says.
The Black Matriarchs Series Exhibit on Display at New Britain Museum of American Art
The Black Matriarchs Series Exhibit is being shown at the New Britain Museum of American Art through December 31, 2023. Community leader J. Elizabeth Nkonoki-Ward says that people can, “Enjoy viewing portraits of local New Britain, CT Black Matriarchs from the 1920’s through 1990’s who influenced the lives of New Britain’s Black youth (Laura Bellamy; […]
State School Aid to New Britain Up 56% Since 2012; Grant Will Reach $115.5 Million By 2025
“Flat Funding” Claim By Mayor Stewart Is Contradicted By The Actual Numbers By John McNamara The new state budget adopted last month brought increases in Educational Cost Sharing (ECS) funds to the New Britain School District over the next two years. The $11.9 million increase approved by the legislature and Governor will bring the total […]
Happening in New Britain July 17th to 23rd
Events and meetings in New Britain, from Monday, July 17, 2023 to Sunday, July 23rd, include, 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 […]
“Medical Marijuana Discussion with Higher Med” Planned at Britain Public Library
“Join us for a presentation about the health and wellness benefits of Medical Marijuana from Paulina Miklosz at Higher Med,” the New Britain Public Library says.