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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…
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
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 […]
Thu, Jul 30
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, Jul 30
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Computer Lab at New Life II Recovery Community Center
117 West Main Street
Thu, Jul 30
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
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Arts and Crafts at New Life II Recovery Community Center
117 West Main Street
Thu, Jul 30
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Osgood Park
Thu, Jul 30
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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New Britain Symphony to Hold “Symphony Sampler” Concert in Walnut Hill Park
The New Britain Symphony Orchestra has announced that it is presenting a free concert, featuring five musical ensembles at Walnut Hill Park.
Does New Britain need a chief operating officer and a full time mayor?
Misleading Referendum Proposes High Level Patronage Job To Manage Municipal Government by John McNamara NEW BRITAIN – Creating a new chief operating officer to manage the municipality and making town clerk and tax collector jobs appointed instead of elected offices are big and very different questions for a referendum vote in November.Voters, however, won’t have […]
Happening in New Britain Aug 22nd to 28th
New Britain city meetings and community events coming up during the week of Monday, August 22, 2022 to Sunday, August 28th, include…
“Barbecue” to Be Performed at Hole in the Wall Theater
The Hole in the Wall Theater is to perform Robert O’Hara’s “Barbecue”, during the end of August and beginning of September.
Summer Music Series at Walnut Hill Park to Feature “Nightshift”
The 2022 Summer Music Series is planned to feature “Nightshift” at an upcoming concert at New Britain’s historic Walnut Hill Park.
Racial Justice Coalition & North Oak NRZ Planning “Back to School Giveaway Fest”
The New Britain Racial Justice Coalition and the North-Oak NRZ are planning a “Back to school giveaway fest” for the start of the 2022-2023 school year.
Happening in New Britain Aug 15th to 21st
New Britain city meetings and community events coming up during the week of Monday, August 15, 2022 to Sunday, August 21st, 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 email […]
30th Annual, and Final, Osgood Shoot-Out This Weekend
The Osgood Shootout, New Britain’s venerable benefit basketball tournament, will be played for its 30th and final time this weekend.
Primary Day Brings Top Leaders to New Britain
Gov. Ned Lamont (D-CT) and Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz (D-CT) were among the top leaders in attendance at polls on Tuesday’s primary.