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Mayor Bobby Sanchez (D) and the New Britain state legislative delegation, State Sen Rick Lopes…
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April 26, 1929 – June 21, 2026 With heavy hearts and deep gratitude for a…
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NEW BRITAIN COMMON COUNCIL UPDATES Municipal bidding procedures for the purchase of supplies and contractual…
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by John McNamara Sponsors and attendees at the New Britain Public Library’s (NBPL) 10th Annual Fundraiser on…
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By Joseph Wasserman Our nation must oppose the trillion dollar military budget proposed by the…
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,…
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April 26, 1929 – June 21, 2026 With heavy hearts and deep gratitude for a life beautifully lived, Peggy and Christine, together with our family, announce the passing of our cherished mother, grandmother, and beloved matriarch, Reverend Nannie Lou Lampkin. Nannie passed away peacefully of natural causes at her home on Sunday, June 21, 2026, […]
NEW BRITAIN COMMON COUNCIL UPDATES Municipal bidding procedures for the purchase of supplies and contractual services have been revised “for greater consistency and efficiency” for the first time in more than 11 years. The Common Council amended Chapter VIII of the ordinances at its June 10th meeting, increasing the threshold for competitive bidding from $7,500 to $25,000, The […]
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CCSU Scholars for Life to Host Presentation on “The Revolution in Television in the 1970s and the 1980s”
CSU Scholars for Life is hosting a presentation on, “The Revolution in Television in the 1970s and the 1980s”.
Back to School “Blast Off” Carnival Hosted by Stewart, Parks and Recreation and New Britain Youth Prevention
Mayor Erin Stewart, city Parks and Recreation and New Britain Youth Prevention are hosting a Blast Off” back-to-school carnival
First “Negra” Sanchez Back to School Drive Event Planned
On August 5, 2023, from 1:00pm to 3:00pm the first “Negra” Sanchez Back to School Drive event is planned. The event is being held in partnership with House of Pizza.
Free Family Unity Ice Cream Social to be Hosted by Unity Lodge #148 CT Freemasons And Greater New Britain Community Collaborative – Registration Required
The Unity Lodge #148 CT Freemasons and Greater New Britain Community Collaborative are hosting a back-to-school free Family Ice Cream Social. Registration for the space limited event is to be by August 15, 2023.
Tee Cruz Lavoy’s 3rd Annual Back-To-School Backpack Giveaway Announced
Tee Cruz Lavoy has announced his Third Annual Back-To-School Backpack giveaway event for the upcoming 2023-24 school year.
New Britain Museum of American Art Hosting First Friday, Featuring The Miles Elliot Experience
The New Britain Museum of American Art is to have live music from The Miles Elliot Experience.
City Hosting Purple Heart City Designation Ceremony
The city Veterans Affairs Department is to host a Purple Heart City Designation Ceremony to, “City Hosting Purple Heart City Designation Ceremony.”
Secretary of the State Stephanie Thomas Speaks on Elections and Business at NAACP Event
Secretary of the State Stephanie Thomas spoke at a meeting of the New Britain NAACP Economic Development Committee and Multicultural Business Coalition on Monday. Secretary Thomas spoke on voter participation, civics, community participation and business empowerment. Thomas leads the state agency responsible for elections and business registration. She is the first African-American to hold the […]
Registration Available for Jr Canes Fall Football and Cheer
The New Britain Jr Canes are still accepting cheer and football registration for the Fall season, including 8U football, grades 3 to 4, tiny cheer, grades K to 2 and cheerleading, grades 5 to 8. The Jr Canes website is at nbyouthhurricanes.com. New Britain Jr Hurricanes Youth Football and Cheerleading says that it offers, a […]
Events in New Britain, July 31st to Aug 6th
From Monday, July 31, 2023 to Sunday, August 6th, meetings and events in New Britain 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 purchase […]