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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 โ 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 Libraryโs (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 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
April 26, 1929 โ 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 โfor greater consistency and efficiencyโ 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 […]
Sat, Jun 27
10:00 am - 11:00 am
St Francis of Assisi Church
Mayor Bobby Sanchez Ward 4 Listening Tour
1755 Stanley Street
Sat, Jun 27
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
New Britain Public Library
Chess Club at New Britain Public Library
20 High Street
Sat, Jun 27
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
114 West Main Street
Sat, Jun 27
2:00 pm
New Britain Public Library
Banned Book Club at New Britain Public Library
20 High Street
Sat, Jun 27
8:00 pm
Hole in the Wall Theater
“Lady Jigsaw” at the Hole in the Wall Theater
116 Main Street
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Pathways/Senderos Hosting Event Celebrating 30th Anniversary
“Please join Pathways/Senderos as we celebrate our 30th Anniversary,” the Pathways/Senderos Center says.
โMotherโs Day Flowers Workshopโ Activity to be at New Britain Public Library
“Join us to create a special gift for mom,” the New Britain Public Library says. “Participants will have the chance to select from a variety of craft ideas to personalize their creations!”
New Britain Leads Polish Day At State Capitol
Staff Reports HARTFORD – State leaders, honorees and a large contingent of attendees from New Britain’s Polish community crowded into the state Capitol’s North lobby Wednesday, May 3, to mark the anniversary of Polish Day At The Capitol. The event, catered with coffee and dozens of paczki (Polish donuts) from New Britain’s Roly Poly Bakery, marked […]
Space Foundation and School District to “Launch” ‘Space in the Community’ in New Britain
“Get ready to launch in New Britain with the Space Foundation!,” the New Britain school district says, about the upcoming Space in the Community event at Slade Middle School.
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?”