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Incumbent Gov Ned Lamont (D) appears to have been chosen by Democratic voters to run…
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The Community Foundation of Greater New Britain (CFGNB) has announced that it is hosting an…
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By Candyce Scott The City of New Britain’s third-year anniversary of the Black Business Resolution…
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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 F&S Chase Updated 8-30-26 Presentation #52: This updated record is being shared regarding the…
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By Friends of the New Britain Public Library The Annual Textbook Sale, sponsored by the Friends of the New Britain Public Library will be held from August 29 – September 19 this year, on the Main floor of the library on 20 High Street in New Britain. It will be open during library hours (visit […]
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By F&S Chase Updated 8-30-26 Presentation #52: This updated record is being shared regarding the…
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By John McNamara Saturday, March 7th was one of those days when New Britain lived…
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The Community Foundation of Greater New Britain (CFGNB) has announced that it is hosting an event, “for nonprofit professionals who spend their days supporting others,” to have, “an opportunity to step away from the day-to-day demands of their work and dedicate a day to their own health, wellbeing, priorities, and goals.” The Foundation will host […]
By F&S Chase Updated 8-30-26 Presentation #52: This updated record is being shared regarding the status of our neighborhood’s storm-sewer system and the City and State responses. Our concerns must be given the highest priority. To: -Our Neighborhood Flooding, Sanitary Back-Up, and Break Victims-Concerned Taxpayers and Residents-City, State, and Federal Officials For the record, this […]
By Gleb Tsipursky, PhD New Britain already has two pieces of the workforce model the AI era needs. Central Connecticut State University’s AI Corridor is built around applied research, hands-on learning and industry-connected projects. This spring, Connecticut also highlighted newly certified apprenticeship coursework at Lincoln Technical Institute in New Britain, where students combine rigorous instruction […]
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New Britain Public Library
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New Britain Public Library
New Britain Public Library: Super Kids
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Central Park
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New Britain Public Library
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New Life ll
Unshakeble Men at New Life II Recovery Community Center
117 West Main Street
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CCSU Planetarium Hosting Show on Stars
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City Council Committee on Administration, Finance and Law and Public Services
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CCSU Scholars for Life to Host Presentation on “Aeschylus and His Oresteia”
CCSU Scholars for Life is hosting a presentation on, “Aeschylus and His Oresteia”.
New Britain Public Library Hosting “Author Talk” with Robert Markowitz on Writing Fiction
The New Britain Public Library is hosting an “Author Talk,” event with Robert Markowitz.
New Britain Museum of American Art to Host Artist Talk with Randy Gilman – Postponed
The New Britain Museum of American Art invites people to, “Join Randy Gilman for an Artist Talk about his work on the three-dimensional models in Walter Wick: Hidden Wonders!“
New Britain Community Events, July 3rd to July 9th
Events in New Britain from Monday July 3, 2023 to Sunday, July 9th include the celebration of Independence Day. 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 […]
Summer Music Series: “The Heavy Hitters” – Rescheduled to July 11th
The 2023 Summer Music Series is planned to feature “The Heavy Hitters” party band at an upcoming concert at New Britain’s historic Walnut Hill Park.
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.