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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…
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 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,…
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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 […]
Thu, Jun 25
9:30 am - 10:00 am
New Britain Public Library Jefferson Branch
Tiny Tales at New Britain Public Library Jefferson Branch
140 Horse Plain Road
Thu, Jun 25
5:30 pm
Oak Street Police Substation
North-Oak NRZ Meeting
99 Oak Street
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Happening in New Britain Nov 7th to Nov 13th
New Britain city meetings and community events coming up during the week of Monday, November 7, 2022 to Sunday, November 13th, include election day. 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 […]
New Britain Has Close To 34K Voters Eligible For State Election on Tuesday
Redistricting Means New Polling Places For Some Voters in 2022; Polls Open 6 a.m.-8 p.m. Staff Reports NEW BRITAIN – November 1 was the last day to register to vote across Connecticut to be officially on the rolls before the November 8th state election. In New Britain, Registrars of Voters counted 33,731 voters as of […]
North-Oak NRZ to Hold November Monthly Meeting
The North-Oak NRZ’s President, Manny Sandoval, has announced the November monthly meeting of the neighborhood organization. “Change is needed,” Sandoval said, adding, “it’s time to step up and get involved.” North-Oak Neighborhood Revitalization Zone (NRZ), the North-Oak neighborhood’s community organization, allows area residents and others involved in the neighborhood to work together to advocate for […]
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.