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By Candyce Scott The City of New Britain’s third-year anniversary of the Black Business Resolution…
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Incumbent Gov Ned Lamont (D) appears to have been chosen by Democratic voters to run…
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Central Connecticut State University’s Division of Campus & Community Engagement is partnering with the New…
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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 F&S Chase Updated 8-30-26 Presentation #52: This updated record is being shared regarding the…
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By Friends of the New Britain Public Library The Annual Textbook Sale, sponsored by the Friends of the New Britain Public Library will be held from August 29 – September 19 this year, on the Main floor of the library on 20 High Street in New Britain. It will be open during library hours (visit […]
Flooding Series
By F&S Chase Updated 8-30-26 Presentation #52: This updated record is being shared regarding the…
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By John McNamara Saturday, March 7th was one of those days when New Britain lived…
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Central Connecticut State University’s Division of Campus & Community Engagement is partnering with the New Britain Public Library for a special screening of TCB: The Toni Cade Bambara School of Organizing, about artist and activist Toni Cade Bambara. Bambara, the Library says was, “an influential writer and cultural worker whose works helped define Black Arts […]
The Community Foundation of Greater New Britain (CFGNB) has announced that it is hosting an event, “for nonprofit professionals who spend their days supporting others,” to have, “an opportunity to step away from the day-to-day demands of their work and dedicate a day to their own health, wellbeing, priorities, and goals.” The Foundation will host […]
By F&S Chase Updated 8-30-26 Presentation #52: This updated record is being shared regarding the status of our neighborhood’s storm-sewer system and the City and State responses. Our concerns must be given the highest priority. To: -Our Neighborhood Flooding, Sanitary Back-Up, and Break Victims-Concerned Taxpayers and Residents-City, State, and Federal Officials For the record, this […]
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New Britain Public Library
Fri, Sep 4
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
New Life ll
Computer Lab at New Life II Recovery Community Center
117 West Main Street
Fri, Sep 4
5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
New Britain Museum of American Art
New Britain Museum of American Art: First Friday – The Soul Factory
56 Lexington Street
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Art League of New Britain
Fri, Sep 4
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CCSU Copernicus Hall
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1615 Stanley Street
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Democrats Oppose $13M City Hall Budget Increase
City Council Democrats have proposed a resolution opposing a $13 million budget increase proposed by Republican Mayor Erin Stewart’s city Finance Board.
Chute Nominated Chief of Police
A resolution confirming the nomination of Acting Police Chief of Police Christopher Chute for the permanent position of Chief is before the City Council.
“Spark the Park” North-Oak Clean-Up
Continuing its active community organizing, the North-Oak NRZ is teaming up with EbLens for a “Spark the Park” springtime neighborhood clean up in April.
History Was Made and Continues at CCSU
Article by Rev. Brian K. Riley March 20, 2019 This evening at Central Connecticut State University, the naming ceremony of the Social Science Building took place. The building was named after Ebenezer D. Bassett. Mr. Bassett is an Alumnus, Distinguished Scholar, Civil Rights Leader, Humanitarian and Diplomat. He was the first African American to attend […]
Apparent Attempts to Censor the Progressive
Another attempt of dubious merit has been made to have content published on the New Britain Progressive disappear from the online world.
Meetings and Events Mar 18th to Mar 24th
City meetings and community events coming up during the week of Mon, Mar 18, 2019 to Sun, Mar 24th includes the dedication of Ebenezer Bassett Hall.
North-Oak NRZ to Hold March Meeting
The North-Oak Neighborhood Revitalization Zone (NRZ) has announced that it will hold its regular monthly meeting on March 28th.
NBHS Boys Basketball 2nd Place – Waterford Wins Final 63-56
The New Britain High School Boys basketball team are the second place Division II team in the state after first ranked Waterford won the Championship Game.
“In the Heights” Presented by NBHS
An all NBHS student cast will perform the award-winning musical “In the Heights,” which, NBHS says, “brings a slice of New York City to our stage.”
Blogoslawski Apparently Charged With DUI
Republican City Tax Collector Cheryl Blogoslawski appears to have been arrested by police for driving under the influence in Southington. The police blotter reported on March 15, 2019 by the Southington Observer noted that, “Cheryl Blogoslawski, 54, of 34 Edbert Dr., New Britain, was charged with driving under the influence.” The alleged incident occurred on […]