News
New Britain Mayor Bobby Sanchez (D) joined with Sen Rick Lopes (D-6), Rep Manny Sanchez…
Community News
New Britain Mayor Bobby Sanchez (D) has announced availability of the 2026 New Britain Arts…
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 Mayor’s proposed budget…
Featured Journalism
by John McNamara Sponsors and attendees at the New Britain Public Library’s (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 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…
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
New Britain Mayor Bobby Sanchez (D) has announced availability of the 2026 New Britain Arts and Cultural Organizations (NBACO) State-Funded Grant Program. The City says that the program, made possible through the Connecticut Office of the Arts’ Directed Local Funds Grant, administered by the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development, “is designed to support […]
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.” “Memorial 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 Mayor’s 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 […]
Sat, May 9
Walnut Hill Park
Connecticut Breast Health Initiative Race in the Park
Walnut Hill Road
Sat, May 9
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Health Department
Sat, May 9
10:00 am
Gallery 66
Gallery 66 Hosting “Let’s Talk Art”
66 West Main Street
Sat, May 9
10:00 am
Hungerford Nature Center
Weekday Wild Encounters Events at Hungerford Nature Center
191 Farmington Avenue, Kensington
Sat, May 9
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
New Britain Public Library
Chess Club at New Britain Public Library
20 High Street
Sat, May 9
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Gallery 66
Gallery 66 Color of Change Exhibit Opening Reception
66 West Main Street
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New Britain 2024 Fall Leaf Collection Underway
The 2022 Fall curbside leaf collection program conducted by the New Britain Public Works Department is to begin on November 7th.
Governor Lamont Stumps With Dem Candidates In Farmington
Staff Reports FARMINGTON – Candidates and local Democrats gathered at The Rebel Dog Coffee Co Tuesday morning (November 1) for a Meet & Greet with Governor Ned Lamont ahead of the final televised gubernatorial debate. 2022 Campaign State Rep. Mike Demicco (D-21) joined with other Farmington candidates in the final stretch of the campaign before […]
Voters’ Choices on Proposed City Charter Changes Discussed at Forum
Former Mayor, Senator and state Commissioner, Donald DeFronzo, was joined by John McNamara, a contributing writer to the New Britain Progressive and former Democratic Town Committee Chair at a discussion on the questions in front of voters on changes to the City Charter.
New Britain Kids Participate in Hartford Marathon’s FitKids “Final Mile”
More than 130 New Britain Kids participated in the Hartford Marathon Foundation’s FitKids in School final mile event, the Foundations says.
Happening in New Britain Oct 31st to Nov 6th
New Britain city meetings and community events coming up during the week of Monday, October 31, 2022 to Sunday, November 6th, 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 […]
New Life II Holding Second Distribution of Winter Gear and Coats
“We need Donations,” said Pastor Dana Smith of New Life II recently, announcing a second distribution of winter gear and coats to families in need on November 19, 2022.
Black Ministerial Alliance Presenting Unity in the Community Worship Service
The Black Ministerial Alliance of New Britain is presenting a Unity in the Community Workshop Service, with Guest Preacher, Rev. Albert Bailey Jr.
City Charter Changes To Be Discussed At Library
Progressive To Sponsor Forum On Referendum Questions NEW BRITAIN – An open forum on two ballot questions asking for significant changes to the City Charter will be held on Wednesday, November 2nd from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the New Britain Public Library, 20 High Street. On November 8th city voters will decide on Question […]
Confederate Flag Removed From Registrar of Voters Office
CCSU Students Confront A “Hurtful” Symbol of Racism At City Hall By John McNamara NEW BRITAIN – Taina Manick, a senior and President of the Social Work Club at Central Connecticut State University, didn’t expect to see what she saw at the Registrar of Voters office on Monday. Taina went to City Hall to pick […]
Berlin Legislator Goes Low With “Pro Criminal Democrats” Rhetoric
By John McNamara BERLIN – State Rep. Donna Veach (R-30), a first-term Republican state representative representing Berlin and Southington, is calling Democrats “pro-criminal” on a campaign billboard. Rep. Veach, however, received a rebuke from constituents at a candidate forum held at the Berlin Senior Center last week when she again attacked Democrats and, by implication, […]