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On June 3, 2026, Connecticut Gov Ned Lamont (D) announced a plan to allocate $8.5…
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Mayor Bobby Sanchez (D) has announced that he, as well as other city officials, community…
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by John McNamara – NBpoliticus.com State Representative Matt Blumenthal on “No Excuse” Absentee Voting: “We Have…
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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,…
Latest News and Opinion
By Candyce Scott Peace and love this is Alderwoman Candyce Scott, and I am thrilled to report that the Mental Health Awareness Year is off to a good start. We have been prioritizing mental health and want to share some of the accomplishments we have made with Education and Environmental improvements, Cultural Awareness, Safety and […]
Mayor Bobby Sanchez (D) has announced that he, as well as other city officials, community leaders, and project partners will gather for ceremonies to celebrate the groundbreaking of the Willow Street Park Expansion Project. City Director of Operations & Communications Alisha Rayner said that the project is, “an investment that will enhance recreational opportunities, improve […]
By Joseph Wasserman Our nation must oppose the trillion dollar military budget proposed by the Trump administration. We do not need a military budget bigger than the next ten military powers put together . We do not need to be exporting weapons all around the world, engaging in endless wars and we not need the […]
Thu, Jun 11
9:30 am - 10:00 am
New Britain Public Library Jefferson Branch
Tiny Tales at New Britain Public Library Jefferson Branch
140 Horse Plain Road
Thu, Jun 11
10:00 am
Willow Street Park
Thu, Jun 11
4:00 pm
New Britain Public Library Jefferson Branch
Crafty Creatives Club at New Britain Public Library Jefferson Branch
140 Horse Plain Road
Thu, Jun 11
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Osgood Park
Thu, Jun 11
6:00 pm
City Hall
City Commission on Community and Neighborhood Development
27 West Main Street
Thu, Jun 11
6:00 pm
City Hall
City Board of Fire Commissioners and Fire Pension Trustees
27 West Main Street
Thu, Jun 11
6:00 pm
City Hall
City Civil Service Commission
27 West Main Street
Thu, Jun 11
6:00 pm
City Hall
City Parks and Recreation Commission
27 West Main Street
Thu, Jun 11
6:00 pm
Board of Education building
Board of Education meeting
272 Main Street
Thu, Jun 11
6:00 pm
New Britain Public Library
Thu, Jun 11
6:30 pm
New Britain Public Library
New Britain Public Library: Family Story Hour
20 High Street
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Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Annual Wreath Laying Planned, With Location Changed to Right Now Ministries
Jan Edwards, President of the Mary McLeod Bethune Club, has announced that, Due to the forecasted rain expected to affect our state this Saturday, April 12th we will be relocating the Wreath Laying Ceremony indoors to Right Now Ministries, located at 295 Arch St., New Britain The annual Wreath Laying Ceremony, held in honor of […]
Hungerford Nature Center Holding Beers & Bears Fundraiser
The Hungerford Nature Center is holding a Beers and Bears, “to raise critical funds for the continued support of its mission.” The Hungerford Nature Center, located on New Britain’s Hungerford Park, is an affiliate of New Britain Youth Museum. The Nature Center says that, This exciting evening is designed for adults ages 21 and older […]
Stewart Flat-Funds Schools Operating Budget Again
Mayor Erin Stewart (R) has proposed no increase in operating funds for New Britain’s schools for the upcoming budget year that begins in July, making her total city operating allocations for city schools over her twelve years as mayor just 3.48% higher in total – an average increase per year of only 0.29%. Stewart’s latest […]
“The 29th Connecticut” Documentary Film Screening and Discussion Planned
There is to be a film screening and discussion about the documentary, “The 29th Connecticut”. Wide Awake Films says that, “The 29th Connecticut” is a short documentary film about the eleven African-American soldiers who enlisted near Berlin, Connecticut, during the American Civil War. The 29th Regiment of United States Colored Troops, formed just after Lincoln’s […]
Racial Justice Coalition Calls Residents to Action for City Emergency Housing and Education Funding
Saying, “New Britain deserves better!” the New Britain Racial Justice Coalition is calling city residents to action, in support of city funding for emergency housing and education. Mayor Erin Stewart (R) is set to announce her budget for the upcoming year tomorrow. After that, the Council will consider the budget. “We’re calling on the New […]
Allen St. Storm-Sewer-Sanitary Problem-Project. Presentation #33
All of our recent flooding updates and narratives with photos, video interviews, documents, etc. are published on-line in the New Britain Progressive’s “Flooding Series”. Listen to and view our City Council Presentations on the City Web-Site… Go to newbritainct.gov. Click on government, common council, videos. To: Our Neighborhood Flooding Victims, Concerned Citizens/Taxpayers, City and State Officials: […]
Community Events and Meetings in New Britain from Apr 7th to 13th
In New Britain, community meetings and events from today to Sunday, April 7, 2025 include,
CCSU Center for Africana Studies Hosting Afro Festival
The CCSU Center for Africana Studies is planning its Afro Festival, saying it, “will highlight art, food, and music in African culture, from the Caribbean to the Americas.” CCSU says that, “Performances will take place throughout the day, including drumming by Leonard Epps, a dance performance from Nia Arts, and a musical performance by Iddrisu […]
Women’s Month Self Care Day Hosted by Candyce Scott
New England Counseling, LLC owner Candyce Scott hosted a Women’s Month Self Care Day, an event she invited people for, “fun, relaxation and sisterhood,” in honor of Women’s History Month. Scott said the event was, “a stress management event,” adding she, “hosted the event for women in the community so they could have a safe […]
Retirement Celebration Honoring Rep Peter Tercyak Held to Benefit Sanchez Mayoral Run
Democrats held an event to honor the service of former New Britain State Representative Peter Tercyak (D-26), who announced a year ago that he was retiring at the end of his term, after serving the city in the state House of Representatives for almost twenty-two years. The event, last Thursday, was to benefit the campaign […]