21 August, 2026

Community Announcements

Latest News and Opinion

3 mins read

Connecticut Politics, Dannel Malloy, In Memoriam, Nancy Wyman, State Government

By John McNamara – NBPoliticus.com Politics was always โ€œlocalโ€ to Nancy Wyman whether it was entering the fray to become a Tolland board of education member or running to become the first woman to win a state constitutional office that had been exclusively reserved for men since it was established in 1876. Her successful statewide […]
5 mins read

New Britain Set to Implement Traffic Enforcement Cameras Amid Statewide Concerns

Governor Lamont Calls For 30-Day Pause In Use of License Plate Readers Over Data Collection Issue by John McNamara New Britain became the 18th community approved for use of traffic enforcement cameras on August 7th on the same day Governor Lamont called for a 30-day pause on their use primarily because of opposition to โ€œflockโ€ […]

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

No event found!



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.

3 mins read

Connecticut Politics, Dannel Malloy, In Memoriam, Nancy Wyman, State Government

By John McNamara – NBPoliticus.com Politics was always โ€œlocalโ€ to Nancy Wyman whether it was entering the fray to become a Tolland board of education member or running to become the first woman to win a state constitutional office that had been exclusively reserved for men since it was established in 1876. Her successful statewide […]

5 mins read

New Britain Set to Implement Traffic Enforcement Cameras Amid Statewide Concerns

Governor Lamont Calls For 30-Day Pause In Use of License Plate Readers Over Data Collection Issue by John McNamara New Britain became the 18th community approved for use of traffic enforcement cameras on August 7th on the same day Governor Lamont called for a 30-day pause on their use primarily because of opposition to โ€œflockโ€ […]

1 min read

Pathways/Senderos Planning Annual Walk-a-Thon

Pathways/Senderos is hosting its Annual Pathways Walk-a-Thon. About the event, on September 27, 2026, organizers say that, The 27th Pathways Walk-a-Thon is Pathways/Senderos’ largest fundraiser of the year. Registration begins at 9:30, with the walk kicking off at 10:00, followed by refreshments and a raffle. Sponsorship opportunities are available; please contact Heather at [email protected] for […]

7 mins read

Neighborhood Activists: Updated Flooding Presentation #51

Updated 8-17-26 Presentation #51: This updated record is being shared regarding the status of our neighborhood’s storm-sewer system and the City and State responses. Our concerns must be given the highest priority. To: Our Neighborhood Flooding, Sanitary Back-Up, and Break VictimsConcerned Taxpayers and ResidentsCity, State, and Federal Officials Brief History: The Allen St. Storm-Sewer System […]

2 mins read

Gov Lamont Directs Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Former Lt Gov Nancy Wyman

Former Connecticut Lieutenant Governor Nancy Wyman passed away early Wednesday morning, prompting Gov Ned Lamont to direct that all US and state flags on Connecticut state government buildings be lowered to half-staff immediately. Wyman, who served as the state’s 108th lieutenant governor from 2011 to 2019, was remembered as a trailblazing leader and a tireless […]

1 min read

Lamont and Shea Win Their Primaries, Including in New Britain

Incumbent Gov Ned Lamont (D) appears to have been chosen by Democratic voters to run for a third term as Connecticut’s Governor, as unofficial results of the Democratic primary show him defeating State Rep Josh Elliott (D) by a more than two-to-one margin. In New Britain, unofficial results show Lamont winning by 1,557 votes to […]

2 mins read

Lamont, Bysiewicz, Hayes, Sanchez and other Democrats Rally in New Britain Ahead of the Tuesday Primaries

Gov Ned Lamont (D), Lt Gov Susan Bysiewicz (D), Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (D-5), Mayor Bobby Sanchez (D) and other Democrats on Sunday ahead of Democratic and Republican primaries, concluding on Tuesday. The rally as held at that Democratic Party Headquarters on Bassett Street. Voters this year will be selecting party nominees for the upcoming State […]