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By John McNamara – nbpoliticus.com NEW BRITAIN – Thumbs up and honking of horns from…
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A local workshop aimed at empowering teenagers is offering a comprehensive summer program designed to…
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By Carol S. Austad, Ph.D The spotted lanternfly is no longer someone else’s problem. It…
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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 Carol S. Austad, Ph.D The spotted lanternfly is no longer someone else’s problem. It…
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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 […]
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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 […]
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To: Our Neighborhood Flooding, Sanitary Back-Up and Break VictimsConcerned Taxpayers and ResidentsCity, State, and Federal…
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A local workshop aimed at empowering teenagers is offering a comprehensive summer program designed to build vital life skills, support mental wellness, and encourage community involvement. “Gorgy Meets Youth,” presented by LEAD (Leaders for Educational Advocacy and Diversity) and featuring “Gorgy by Candy,” by Candyce Scott.invites local teens to participate in an ongoing series of […]
By John McNamara – nbpoliticus.com NEW BRITAIN – Thumbs up and honking of horns from motorists were frequent on Saturday afternoon, July 25th, at the corner of Corbin Avenue and West Main Street at a “pop up” protest organized by Indivisible Greater New Britain. Lorenzo Salgado Araujo and Johan Sebastian Duran Guerrero were killed during Immigration […]
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Tiny Tales at New Britain Public Library Jefferson Branch
140 Horse Plain Road
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Computer Lab at New Life II Recovery Community Center
117 West Main Street
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117 West Main Street
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Happy Thanksgiving from the New Britain Progressive
The New Britain Progressive wishes you a happy and peaceful Thanksgiving Day. From our families to yours, we hope that your day is filled with the joy of time with family and friends. Many of us have many things to be thankful for, all of which, of course, are reminders of what so many others, […]
Black Ministers Alliance and New Britain Police Hosting Thanksgiving Feast for Those in Need
The New Britain Black Ministers Alliance and the city Police are working together to organize a Thanksgiving Feast for people in need. New Britain Police have been collecting donations from people to support the event. Event organizers say that, “meals are takeout only,” though event organizers say that deliveries will be made, as well. The […]
Happening in New Britain Nov 21st to 27th
New Britain city meetings and community events coming up during the week of Monday, November 21, 2022 to Sunday, November 27th, 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 […]
Attorney Bill Rivera Is First Hispanic Elected To Probate Court
Democrat Reverses 2021 Special Election Loss To Republican Mike Carrier By John McNamara NEW BRITAIN – Attorney Bill Rivera, a Common Council Majority Leader in the 1990s, won a close race for Judge of Probate in the November 8th state election and is believed to be the first person of Hispanic heritage elected to office […]
Farmington And New Britain Hold Official Observances On Veterans Day
Staff Reports, Photography by Frank Gerratana Central Park Ceremonies Recognize City Vets Of Past Wars With Marine Corps League’s Hardware City Detachment NEW BRITAIN – The city Veterans Commission led Veterans Day services at Central Park Friday (November 11) with wreath layings, presentations of colors and remarks from Mayor Erin Stewart and Terry Crescimauno, a […]
Happening in New Britain Nov 14th to 20th
New Britain city meetings and community events coming up during the week of Monday, November 14, 2022 to Sunday, November 20th, 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 […]
Hayes’ Ground Game Came Late To A CT-5 Democratic Stronghold
New Britain Had 2.6K Fewer Voters Than ’18 Gubernatorial Election By John McNamara Urban votes in state and federal elections are the firewalls for Democratic candidates to win competitive races in Connecticut. New Britain, the most reliable Democratic town in non-municipal years in the 5th Congressional District (CT-5), joined other cities in a lower turnout […]
Honoring and Thanking New Britain’s Veterans
Today, on Veterans Day, New Britain and the nation solemnly remember all of our veterans’ sacrifices and offer them our thanks. It has always been important to the people of New Britain to remember, honor and thank veterans who have served our country, especially those who made the ultimate sacrifice. The 2022 observances in the […]
Farmington Results: Representative Demicco, Democratic Candidates Prevail in Farmington
Staff Reports FARMINGTON – State Rep. Mike Demicco (D-21) held off Republican challenger Joe Capodiferro in the Farmington-Unionville state assembly district as Democrats prevailed across the town’s ballot. Demicco received 5,486 (54.86%) to Capodiferro’s 4,919 (45.04%). Demicco will begin his sixth term in January. He was first elected to the legislature in 2012, after serving […]
Democrats Win Big in New Britain; Charter Questions Approved
Democrats appeared to have won big, across the board, in New Britain, but some multi-town elections, especially for the 5th Congressional District, were still left very close. Meanwhile, Charter ballot questions were approved, but with a large number of voters abstaining from voting on the questions.