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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 The City of New Britain’s third-year anniversary of the Black Business Resolution…
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by John McNamara Sponsors and attendees at the New Britain Public Libraryโs (NBPL) 10th Annual Fundraiser on…
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By Gleb Tsipursky, PhD New Britain already has two pieces of the workforce model 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 โ 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
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 Gleb Tsipursky, PhD New Britain already has two pieces of the workforce model the AI era needs. Central Connecticut State Universityโs AI Corridor is built around applied research, hands-on learning and industry-connected projects. This spring, Connecticut also highlighted newly certified apprenticeship coursework at Lincoln Technical Institute in New Britain, where students combine rigorous instruction […]
By Candyce Scott The City of New Britain’s third-year anniversary of the Black Business Resolution inspired a Remarkable Black Business Expo this year at the New Britain Art Museum. The first year that I submitted the resolution it was simply read. The second year we had a small event. This year was blessed with a […]
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Fashion Show at the Library Celebrates Black History Month
That Fashion Show, โBlack New Britainโ, held at the New Britain Public Library for Black History month was an experience of empowerment and community, according to participants. The event was a part of the Library’s, โA Celebration of Black America: Past, Present & Futureโ featuring a film screening, author talk and fashion show on February […]
Allen St. Storm-Sewer-Sanitary Time Line
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”. View and listen to our City Council presentations on the City Web-Site; Go to newbritainct.gov. Click on government, common council, videos. Presentation #32 to our New Britain City Officials. To: Allen […]
Local Attorney Reports Aggressive Immigration Capture in New Britain for Tourist Overstay
Prominent local attorney and community leader, Adrian Baron, reported on social media today that federal agents in New Britain stopped his car and removed a client who had been working to adjust his tourist visa status. “I was giving my client a ride home after court,” said Baron, noting that, “He was not convicted of […]
NBRJC to Hold February Community Meeting
The New Britain Racial Justice Coalition is planning its February Community Meeting. The Coalition says, Join us for our February Community Meeting! ๐ฌโ๐ฝ๐ Thursday, 2/27 @ 6:30 PM on Zoom๐ฃ๏ธ Agenda:๐น Open discussion on national politics๐น City budget priorities๐น Legislative session updates๐ Register here: tinyurl.com/NBRJCO125๐ข All are welcomeโletโs build power together!
Community Events and Meetings in New Britain from Feb 24th to Mar 2nd
In New Britain, community meetings and events from today to Sunday, March 2, 2025 include
Ordinance Proposal Seeks to Clarify When Tenants Can Seek Relief for High Rents
A new City Council proposal seeks to clarify when New Britain residents seeking relief from rents can allege that rents are excessive when their landlords have begun eviction proceeding for nonpayment of rent in certain cases. The proposal, introduced by Ald Jerrell Hargraves (R-2) and Ald Neil Connors (D-4) is on the agenda of the […]
HB 6338 If Approved Will Undermine Tenant Protection
By Aram Ayalon As the Connecticut legislator is making a concerted effort in the 2025 session to address homelessness and shortage of affordable housing, one legislation proposal could undermine this effort. The housing committee of the Connecticut legislator is considering HB 6338 that would allow landlords to request the police to evict individuals whom the […]
150 People Celebrate Swearing-In New NAACP Officers
NAACP State Council President Scot X. Esdaile led a crowd of 150 in celebrating the swearing in of newly elected New Britain NAACP President Jan E. Edwards and other New Britain NAACP officers in a ceremony Tuesday evening. Other newly elected officers included First Vice President, Dr. Violet Jimenez-Sims, Treasurer Samuel Simmons, Assistant Treasure Kim […]
Community Events and Meetings in New Britain from Feb 17th to 23rd
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NBRJC to Hold New Britain For All Community Budget Forum
The New Britain Racial Justice Coalition is planning a Community Budget Forum on the city budget. The Coalition says, “Please join the New Britain Racial Justice Coalition for a Community Budget Forum as a part of our New Britain for All anti-gentrification campaign.” “We plan to analyze the current city budget, explain how a city […]