Sanchez Named Chair of Education Committee
State Representative Bobby Sanchez (D-25) has been named as the Chair of the state House of Representatives’ Education Committee.
Top 10 of 2018: #3 – Stewart Budget Increases Taxes and Freezes Education
Stewart used her powers in the city’s strong mayor system to put her original proposed budget into effect, including the tax increase and education freeze.
Emancipation Proclamation Day Celebrated
The Black Ministers Alliance rang in the New Year with New Britain’s 2019 annual celebration of Emancipation Proclamation Day.
Happy New Year, 2019!
Happy New Year to the New Britain community from the New Britain Progressive! New Year’s Day is a great time to take a break from the troubles of the world, all of the terrible and troubling news and worries from the rest of the year, and to take a step back and image how the […]
Meetings and Events Dec 31st to Jan 6th
City meetings and community events coming up during the week of Monday, December 31, 2018 to Sunday, January 6, 2019
Top 10 of 2018: #4 – Pizzeria Owners Threatened With Deportation
It seemed so alien to many that a soft-spoken couple with a young child who own a pizzeria on Broad St would be the targets of Trump’s anti-immigrant agenda
Top 10 of 2018: #5 – The Blue Wave
In a “Blue Wave” election, Democrats swept all of the legislative elections in New Britain and New Britain contributed to statewide wins for Democrats.
Top 10 of 2018: #6 – $115 Million Stewart Debt Plan to Push Costs to Future
Mayor Stewart’s plan to borrow $115 million was seen as the result of her pushing debt into the future to artificially lower costs during her administration
2019 Little Poland Festival Planned for June 2nd
New Britain’s Little Poland Festival is expected to bring big crowds June 2nd to enjoy a vibrant celebration of Polish culture, music and cuisine.
2019 Little Poland Festival Planned for June 2nd
The 2019 Little Poland Festival will be held on June 2nd, Adrian Baron, President of the Polonia Business Association has announced.