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 Mayorโs proposed budget…
Featured Journalism
by John McNamara Sponsors and attendees at the New Britain Public Libraryโs (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 Sanchezโs 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.” โMemorial 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 Mayorโs 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 […]
Fri, May 8
10:00 am
New Britain Public Library
New Britain Public Library: Time for Tots
20 High Street
Fri, May 8
11:00 am
Hungerford Nature Center
Weekday Animal Tales Events at Hungerford Nature Center
191 Farmington Avenue, Kensington
Fri, May 8
2:30 pm
Hungerford Nature Center
Weekday Animal Tales Events at Hungerford Nature Center
191 Farmington Avenue, Kensington
Fri, May 8
4:00 pm
New Britain Museum of American Art
NBMAA New Britain Family Night
56 Lexington Street
Fri, May 8
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
NBHS
NBHS Music Department Presents “Back on Stage” Vol V
110 Mill Street
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BLFC Academy and Boys & Girls Club to Host Soccer Clinic
BLFC Academy and Boys & Girls Club are to host a soccer clinic on May 6, 2023 at the Boys & Girls Club.
Democrats Invite Candidates To Run For City Offices
Staff Reports NEW BRITAIN – The Democratic Town Committee (NBDTC) is seeking candidates for all municipal offices for the November 7th election. This year New Britain voters will elect candidates for Mayor, Treasurer, Common Council (15), Board of Education (3), Board of Assessment Appeal (2) and Constable (4). “New Britain Democrats believe that local government […]
Tercyak To Host Polish Constitution Ceremony At State Capitol
Ceremonies Mark A National Holiday In Poland Staff Reports HARTFORD- Polish Constitution Day (ลwiฤto Konstytucji) will be commemorated on Wednesday, May 3rd as part of the 32nd annual “Polish Day at the State Capitol.” State Representative Peter Tercyak (D-26) will host the event and will be joined by Lieutenant Governor Susan Bysiewicz and other Polish […]
New Britain Happenings from May 1st to 7th
NEW BRITAIN, CT From Monday, May 1, 2023 to Sunday, May 7th, New Britain community events and meetings includeโฆ 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 […]
Divided Council Confirms Stewart Pick For Chief Of Police
By John McNamara NEW BRITAIN – The Common Council confirmed Mayor Erin Stewart’s nomination of Captain Matthew Marino to become the city’s 16th Chief of Police at its April 26th meeting. The decision appeared to split council members, with a majority in favor of the Mayor’s choice but members from both Democratic and Republican caucuses […]
CCSU Planetarium Hosting Free Planetarium Show on the James Webb Space Telescope
“The first week of May is International Astronomy Week,” the CCSU Copernican Planetarium and Observatory says. “What better way to celebrate than to look at recent discoveries made by JWST?”
NBYT Hosting Drag Queen Bingo Fundraising Event
The No Boundaries Youth Theater is hosting a Drag Queen Bingo fundraising event.
Jr. Canes Holding 8th Annual Safe Start Tacking Clinic
New Britain Hurricanes Youth Football & Cheerleading is hosting its 8th Annual Safe Start Tackling Clinic.
“Next to Normal” On Stage At CCSU
The CCSU Theatre Department is presenting “Next to Normal”. The Theatre Department says that “Next to Normal”, includes, “music by Tom Kitt, book and lyrics by Brian Yorkey, and direction by Janelle Robinson,”
Zoning Changes Proposed For Downtown, Other Areas Across The City
NEW BRITAIN – The City Council’s Republican leader, Alderman Robert Smedley (R-4), has introduced a sweeping series of zoning changes on the Council agenda for April 26th. The changes would have various effects in seven key parts of the city, changing the type and density of development that would be allowed into the future in […]