07 August, 2026

Community Announcements

4 mins read

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Connecticut Honors New Britain Mentor and Parent

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 […]

Schools

Latest News and Opinion

1 min read

Upcoming Community Event Seeks to Ignite Hope for Mental Health and Recovery in New Britain

As challenges like substance use and housing struggles continue to affect members of the community, an upcoming event aims to offer support, resources, and the vital message that no one should have to face these hardships alone. “From Faith to Freedom: Igniting Hope in Mental Health & Recovery” will be held on Saturday, August 22, […]
4 mins read

CT People’s Survival Programs: Coalition to Close Osborn Correctional Institution to Hold Rally

Opinion by CT People’s Survival Programs On Saturday, August 8 at 12:00 PM, the coalition Close Osborn Correctional Institution will hold a rally outside Osborn Correctional Institution (OCI), located in Somers, Connecticut, to demand the closure of the medium-security prison. Speakers will share statements from men currently incarcerated at OCI and highlight the ongoing health, […]

Click to read the

Police Blotter

Find community events this week at the New Britain Progressive's Community Events and Meetings Page.

Today in
New Britain



About the New Britain Progressive and New Britain Independent Newspaper, Inc.


Help support the New Britain Progressive with a donation.


Advertise on the New Britain Progressive.

1 min read

Council Calls for a Presentation on the Property Tax Revaluation Process and Effects

Ald.ย Francisco Santiago (D-5) has announced that the City Council will hold presentation on February 14, 2018 on the property tax revaluation that the city has just conducted. He encourages residents to come to the meeting to ask questions and express concerns about the process. At the presentation, City Assessor’s office will explain about what a […]

1 min read

2018 Parks and Recreation Summer Employment Applications Being Accepted

The cold, ice and snow of winter may still be upon the people of New Britain, but, with the hot days of summer ahead, applications for 2018 summer employment with city Parks and Recreation are now being accepted. Parks and Recreation is seeking applicants for positions in: Aquatics, including pool managers, swim instructors and lifeguards. […]

1 min read

OIC and ParaDYM Academy to Present โ€œDay of Tearsโ€ for Black History Month on Mar 3rd

Continuing the celebration of Black History Month on March 3rd,ย OIC of New Britain and Paradym Plus Academy will present a stage adaptation of Julius Lesterโ€™s book, โ€œDay of Tears.โ€ The event will be at 4:00pm onย March 3, 2018, at OIC, located at at 114 North Street. “Day of Tears” is a novel in dialogue by […]

3 mins read

NBHS Basketball and Volleyball Coaches Honored

Two New Britain High School coaches have been the recognized recently for their sporting accomplishments,ย Kurt Reis, New Britain High School Boys Basketball Coach, andย Michelle Abraham, New Britain High School Girlsโ€™ Volleyball Coach. Abraham has been named one of eight finalists for theย  National Coach of the Year Award from the National High School Athletic Coaches […]

1 min read

TRIAD Pancake Breakfast to Benefit “Senior Prom” Mar 18th

The New Britain TRIAD program will have a pancake breakfast March 18, 2018, to support TRIAD’s annual “Senior Prom.” The breakfast will be held from 8:00am to 11:00am at the New Britain Senior Center. The Senior Center is at 55 Pearl Street. Eggs, bacon, sausage, hash browns, orange juice, coffee and, of course, pancakes, will […]

2 mins read

Discussion About Economic Self-Empowerment of African-American Women – Kicking Off Black History Month

The Mary McLeod Bethune Club kicked off Black History Month with a discussion by Dr. Evelyn Phillips about African American women who overcame racist and sexist oppression, in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, to build economic vitality in the African American community out of the beauty products industry. Professor Evelyn Phillips, PhD., isย Co-Director […]

3 mins read

Borinquen Bakery Honored by State and Local Legislators on Anniversary

Theย owners and staff of the Borinquen Bakery were recognized by state and local legislators on February 1st, 2018 in celebration of sixteen years as a thriving business in the city and the one year anniversary at its new location on Arch Street. State Senator Terry Gerratana (D-6) and State Rep. Bobby Sanchez (D-25),ย together with City […]

4 mins read

HALS Student Wins Les Paul Legacy National Music Invention Contest

Topping entries from around the nation, HALS Middle School student Alice Bidoae has been named the winner of the VH1 Save the Music Foundationโ€™s national Les Paul Legacy Contest. As a result of Bidoae’s award, HALS’ music program will receive a Les Paul Epiphone Electric Guitar and Amplifier. The Les Paul Foundation says that, The […]