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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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 […]
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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“Stranger Still” Opening at the Hole in the Wall Theater
George Sebastian-Coleman’s play “Stranger Still” is to open at New Britain’s Hole in the Wall Theater this Friday, April 21st. The Theater says that “Stranger Still”, is based upon Albert Camus’ L’Etranger, but imagining the character as having his sentence commuted to life on “Devil’s Island” the prison island off French Guiana. The setting is […]
North-Oak NRZ Planning Earth Day Neighborhood Clean-Up
The North-Oak NRZ is holding an Earth Day neighborhood clean-up event on Saturday, April 22, 2023.
Mayor’s Proposed Budget Will Bring 12.58% Tax Hike
Public Hearing Is April 24th; Common Council Adoption Due By June 7th Staff Reports NEW BRITAIN – Mayor Erin Stewart’s proposed $265,849,055 city budget would increase property taxes by 12.58% for the fiscal year that begins July 1st, with a 5.92% spending increase over current year expenditures. The Mayor’s General Fund Budget Book 2023-2024 Stewart’s […]
NBHS African American Club Spring Talent Showcase POSTPONED
The NBHS African American Club is Hosting Spring Talent Showcase on April 22nd at 7:00pm at NBHS.
Happening in New Britain Apr 17th to 23rd
New Britain city meetings and community events coming up during the week of Monday, April 17, 2023 to Sunday, April 23rd include… Editor’s note: If you would like to submit an event for inclusion in the New Britain Progressive weekly events articles, or would like to update something already listed, here, feel free to visit […]
GoNetSpeed Wires New Britain For Fiber Optic With $5 Million In City’s Federal Covid Funds
Company Rolls Out New Internet Service At Introductory Rates To Homes, Businesses; Citywide Access Expected By Early Summer By John McNamara NEW BRITAIN – A new internet service provider (ISP) is offering residential and business customers high-speed connectivity in all parts of the city thanks to a $5 million public subsidy. In June 2022 the […]
Dionysos Greek Festival 2023 Announced
The Saint George Greek Orthodox Church has announced its Dionysos Greek Festival 2023 for May 29th to 21st.
MLK Remembered At Memorial Wreath Laying To Mark Anniversary Of Assassination
Next Step For MLK Corridor Initiative Announced By John McNamara NEW BRITAIN – The Mary McLeod Bethune Club, the Black Ministerial Alliance and the City of New Britain joined together on Saturday, April 8th, for the annual memorial wreath laying marking the assassination of the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. on April 4, 1968. Evelyn […]
Happening in New Britain Apr 10th to 16th
New Britain city meetings and community events coming up during the week of Monday, April 10, 2023 to Sunday, April 16th include… Editor’s note: If you would like to submit an event for inclusion in the New Britain Progressive weekly events articles, or would like to update something already listed, here, feel free to visit […]
Alderman Ayalon Counters Mayor’s State of The City Address
Ward 3 Democrat Cites Administration’s “Extreme Partisanship”, Increasing Debt Service And Gentrification Moves By John McNamara NEW BRITAIN – Alderman Aram Ayalon (D-3) , the Common Council Minority Leader, responded to Mayor Erin Stewart’s widely publicized State of The City address delivered on March 8th at the only scheduled regular council meeting last month. City […]