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Mayor Bobby Sanchez (D) and the New Britain state legislative delegation, State Sen Rick Lopes…
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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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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 […]
Editor’s Note: The cover photo by Dr Frank Gerratana By Sean Gallagher On Sunday, June 15th, 2026, on Broad Street in New Britain the Polonia Business Assoc. held the annual Little Poland Festival. The festival is a major cultural celebration that welcomes thousands of people from all over the area and showcases New Britain’s Polish […]
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Republicans to Consider Changing District Council Elections
City Council Republicans are proposing a Charter Revision Commission to propose changes in Council representation and other changes.
COVID Test Kits To Be Distributed On North Street
Pastor Dana Smith has announced that COVID test kits are to be distributed on Monday in the North-Oak neighborhood.
New Britain Forum with Pastor Dana Smith
Pastor Dana Smith is the guest on the January 21, 2022 edition of the New Britain Forum by the New Britain Progressive.
Pastor Dana Smith Next Guest on New Britain Forum
Pastor Dana Smith is to be featured on the next edition of the New Britain Forum by the New Britain Progressive.
Board of Education to Hold Special Meetings on Superintendent Search
The New Britain Board of Education is to hold two meetings today, Thursday, January 20, 2022, on a search for a new superintendent of schools.
Art League Taking Entries for “Nothing But Flowers” Exhibit
The Art League of New Britain is planning a, “themed exhibit celebrating flowers,” and has put out a call for artists.
Happening in New Britain Jan 17th to Jan 23rd
New Britain meetings and events the week of Mon, Jan 17th to Sun, Jan 23rd include honoring Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
Call at MLK Day Event to Never Forget Racist Oppression
Rev. Dr. John Walker said to never forget racist oppression against Black Americans at the 2022 Martin Luther King Worship Service.
Diaspora Society Offering ‘Readers of Diaspora’ Book Club for Teens
The Diaspora Multicultural Society is sponsoring an eight week “Readers of Diaspora” book club for teens, and is seeking applicants.
Legislators Welcome Housing Development Funds
Sen. Rick Lopes, Rep. Robert Sanchez, Rep. Manny Sanchez and Rep. Peter Tercyak, thanked Gov. Ned Lamont (D) for $1.4 million …