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Incumbent Gov Ned Lamont (D) appears to have been chosen by Democratic voters to run…
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By Friends of the New Britain Public Library The Annual Textbook Sale, sponsored by the…
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By Candyce Scott This year marks the 3rd anniversary of the Black Business Resolution in…
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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 Joseph Wasserman The Unites States and Russia both have nuclear missiles on hair trigger…
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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 […]
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Updated 8-17-26 Presentation #51: This updated record is being shared regarding the status of our…
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By John McNamara Saturday, March 7th was one of those days when New Britain lived…
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By Candyce Scott This year marks the 3rd anniversary of the Black Business Resolution in the City of New Britain. The Black Business Resolution is 3 years old in New Britain, CT. The first year the resolution was simply read. The second year, we had a small event. The third year, we were blessed with […]
By Joseph Wasserman The Unites States and Russia both have nuclear missiles on hair trigger alert, leaving a very brief window of minutes to decide if a warning is a false alarm or an oncoming attack. All of us should be aware of the many false alarms that could have resulted in the end of […]
Fri, Aug 28
All Day
New Britain schools
Fri, Aug 28
10:00 am
New Britain Public Library
New Britain Public Library: Time for Tots
20 High Street
Fri, Aug 28
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
New Life ll
Computer Lab at New Life II Recovery Community Center
117 West Main Street
Fri, Aug 28
3:00 pm
Central Park
City Puerto Rican Flag Raising
Main Street
Fri, Aug 28
5:00 pm
New Britain Museum of American Art
Art Happy Hour at New Britain Museum of American Art
56 Lexington Street
Fri, Aug 28
8:00 pm
Walnut Hill Park
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Review of EuroPLATE
A Review by Sean Gallagher Within the New Britain Little Poland neighborhood is a traditional Polish restaurant called EuroPLATE. Located on Broad Street, the restaurant offers a glimpse of Polish homemade cooking, and has authentic recipes putting emphasis on quality, fresh ingredients, and comfort. Whether you’re already familiar with and grew up with traditional Polish […]
Allen Street Area Activists Share Message on Taxpayer Flooding Mitigation Reimbursements
To: Our Neighborhood Flooding, Sanitary Back-Up and Break VictimsConcerned Taxpayers and ResidentsCity, State, and Federal Officials As Mayor Sanchez recently noted, “Our administration has been clear from the beginning: Taxpayers should not be forced to bear the financial consequences of the actions of former public officials.” Former Mayor Stewart failed to prioritize, fully fund, and […]
Letter to Editor – Daytime Fireworks Yesterday Traumatizing to New Britain Veteran(s)
By Molly Felth Dear New Britain Progressive, Thanks for the work that you do! I write on behalf of my Iraq War veteran partner. You may know that yesterday, July 5th, New Britain Parks and Rec discharged all the fireworks they were going to use on July 4th, during the day, at Walnut Hill Park […]
Pet Show to be at New Britain Public Library
The New Britain Public Library is hosting a Pet Show. “Children, teens and adults are invited to bring in their pets for our annual pet show! Or, just come and meet some new animal friends! Registration is required; please call the Children’s Department at 860-224-3155 x121.” the Library says. The event is Thursday, July 16, […]
Reader: New Britain opposed its urban highways—and it can do it again
By Thomas Broderick During the 1950s, 60s, and 70s the state of Connecticut disastrously gutted its cities by ramming urban freeways through their cores. Interstate 91 and Interstate 84 in Hartford, Interstate 95 (originally known as the Connecticut Turnpike) and Route 8 in Bridgeport, and Interstate 95 and the Oak Street Connector in New Haven […]
Mayor Sanchez Says Former Mayor Erin Stewart Missed Restitution Deadline
The deadline for former Mayor Erin Stewart (R) to make her initial restitution payment to the City of New Britain came and went on Wednesday without payment, according to a statement released by current Mayor Bobby Sanchez (D). The funds are intended to reimburse the city for legal expenses incurred as a result of Stewart’s […]
