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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…
Opinion
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,…
Latest News and Opinion
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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2024 New Britain 4th of July Fireworks, “Great American Boom” Planned
New Britain’s widely attended July 4th “Great American Boom” fireworks display, celebrating Independence Day, is planned for the 2024 celebration. The 2024 Great American Boom fireworks event has been scheduled for Thursday, July 4, 2024 in Willow Brook Park. The event is to feature food trucks, DJ dance party and, of course, fireworks. An estimated […]
Attorney For Stalled East Street Project Seeks Dialogue With City
Developer Jim Sanders Says City Hall “Gag Order” Violates Property Rights By John McNamara NEW BRITAIN – The Attorney for Chamberlain Square LLC and its owner, James Sanders, is requesting further discussion with city officials on the “land use and economic development merits” of a proposed mixed use development at 600 East Street and an […]
Hunger Action Team Seeking New Members
“Do you have an interest in food insecurity issues and/or have lived experience with food insecurity?” the Hunger Action Team asks.
CCSU Scholars for Life to Host Presentation on the Declaration of Independence
CCSU Scholars for Life is hosting a presentation on the Declaration of Independence.
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 […]