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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Final Weekend of Hole in the Wall Theater Performance of “The Niceties”, June 30th and July 1st
New Britain’s Hole in the Wall Theater’s presentation of Eleanor Burgess’ “The Niceties” is having its final weekend, June 30th and July 1st.
New Britain Public Library Hosting “Ice Cream Tasting”
The New Britain Public Library is hosting ice cream tasting event. “Come sample some delicious Ice Cream from Frisbie’s Dairy barn to celebrate National Ice Cream Month!” the Library says. “While supplies last.”
Christian Torres to Perform at Art Happy Hour New Britain Museum of American Art
“Enjoy cocktails, live music, and activities on Thursday nights all summer long,” the New Britain Museum of American Art says, “with a front-row seat to the best view of Walnut Hill Park.”
“Minions: The Rise of Gru” to be Featured at Parks and Recreation ‘Flick and Float’ Pool Party July 7th
New Britain Parks and Recreation is planning one of it’s two “Flick and Float” events, featuring the popular movie, “Minions: The Rise of Gru”.
City Commission on Persons With Disabilities Hosting “Walk and Roll” Ability Awareness Day in July, Celebrating the 33rd Anniversary of the ADA
The “Walk and Roll” Ability Awareness Day hosted by the City Commission on Persons With Disabilities is planned for July 26, 2023.
Happening in New Britain June 26th to July 2nd
From Monday June 26, 2023 to Sunday, July 2nd, events in New Britain, Connecticut 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 the […]
New Life II Recovery Community Center Celebrates First Anniversary
New Life II, led by Pastor Dana Smith and Pastor Evelyn Smith celebrated its first anniversary at its downtown Recovery Community Center at 117 West Main Street. New Life II points to its work as, “Connecticut’s first Black, faith based, peer-led recovery community center,” saying that it, “is involved in community re-entry from the prison […]
New Britain Racial Justice Coalition Hosting Summer Mutual Aid Program
The New Britain Racial Justice Coalition is again hosting its Summer Mutual Aid Program in 2023. The program will be held at Willow Street Park and Mount Pleasant.
Jr Canes Hosting First Annual Golf Tournament
The New Britain Jr Canes is hosting its first annual Golf Tournament on June 30, 2023.
Rudewicz Evening of Polish Music to be Presented at CCSU
“The Polish American Foundation of Connecticut and the Polish Studies Program-the Rudewicz Evening of Polish Music along with the Department of Music at Central Connecticut State University present the 2023 Summer Concert Series,” CCSU says.