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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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New Britain Public Library
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Unshakeble Men at New Life II Recovery Community Center
117 West Main Street
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Council To Vote On New Police Chief
Petitions Filed For Major Changes To City Zoning Map At April 26th Meeting By John McNamara NEW BRITAIN – The Common Council is scheduled to select a new Chief of Police at the Wednesday, May 26th regular meeting. Three members of the Police Department’s(NBPD) command staff have been selected as finalists. The vote may come […]
NBHS Music Department Presenting “Back On the Broadway Stage”
The New Britain High School Music Department says it is presenting, “Back On the Broadway Stage”.
Community Events In New Britain April 24th – 30th
Community events and meetings during the week of Monday, April 24, 2023 to Sunday, April 30th 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 this web page. NBHS home […]
Happening in New Britain Apr 24th to 30th
New Britain city meetings and community events coming up during the week of Monday, April 24, 2023 to Sunday, April 30th 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 […]
Covid En Ste Lisi Comedy Show To Be At Trinity-On-Main
Che Campeche Inc’s “Covid En Ste Lisi” comedy play is to be performed at the Trinity-On-Main arts venue on April 23, 2023.
“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 […]