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The perfect time for students to join new sports and clubs is at the start of the school year. Joining activities early on can feel less intimidating because everyone is still adjusting. Students from all backgrounds get involved with school programs every year, so there’s less pressure to feel “behind.” The start of the year […]
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 […]
News Analysis
By John McNamara State Bonds Are Covering 95% Of $70 Million In Construction Costs A…
News
The major party candidates for Mayor of New Britain, the Democratic candidate, Rep Bobby Sanchez…
NAACP
The New Britain NAACP #2006 has announced its 2025 Freedom Fund Dinner. The event is planned for October 24, 2025 at 5:30pm at the Pavilion at the Back Nine at Stanley Golf Course.
“The rights he dedicated his life to are under threat” By John McNamara A wintry mix outside forced the organizers of the memorial wreath laying for the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. inside on Saturday April 12th to mark the anniversary of the assassination of the civil rights leader on April 4, 1968. The “Literacy […]
New Britain Racial Justice Coalition
By the New Britain Racial Justice Coalition, The New Britain Racial Justice Coalition (NBRJC) strongly condemns Mayor Erin Stewart’s June 7 veto of the City Council’s amended FY 2025 budget, which prioritized long-overdue investments in education, housing, and public services. The veto reverses a budget that was shaped by extensive community input and advocacy. Over […]
Flooding Series
Updated 10-5-25 Presentation #45: This updated record is being shared regarding the status of our…
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By Dr Peggy LampkinMinistry of Health Dept. at Spottwood AME Zion Church The Spottwood AME…
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Opinion by Ava Alers, What do you do if, for some reason, a loved one…
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Director Sjöberg Shares Plans To Build Infrastructure For Reading In New Britain by John McNamara…
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“The rights he dedicated his life to are under threat” By John McNamara A wintry…
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Updated 10-5-25 Presentation #45: This updated record is being shared regarding the status of our neighborhood’s storm-sewer-sanitary system and the City and State Responses. To: Our Neighborhood Flooding and Sanitary Back-Up VictimsConcerned Taxpayers and ResidentsCity and State Officials So we are clear, the City of New Britain’s bond ratings are; Moody’s Positive, Fitch Positive and […]
In New Britain, community meetings and events from today to Sunday, October 12, 2025 include
Updated 10-3-25 Presentation #44: This updated record is being shared regarding the status of our neighborhood’s storm-sewer-sanitary system and the City and State Responses. To: Our Neighborhood Flooding and Sanitary Back-Up VictimsConcerned Taxpayers and ResidentsCity and State Officials So we are clear: Here is the excerpt from Mayor Stewart’s follow-up letter to State Reps. Napoli […]
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Art League of New Britain
Photography Open House at the Art League of New Britain
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Updated 10-5-25 Presentation #45: Allen St. Problem/Project: Mayor Stewart and Candidate Beloin-Saavedra are still $6M short for the Allen St. Project. Our Taxpayers Deserve Better Than This!
Updated 10-5-25 Presentation #45: This updated record is being shared regarding the status of our neighborhood’s storm-sewer-sanitary system and the City and State Responses. To: Our Neighborhood Flooding and Sanitary Back-Up VictimsConcerned Taxpayers and ResidentsCity and State Officials So we are clear, the City of New Britain’s bond ratings are; Moody’s Positive, Fitch Positive and […]
Community Events and Meetings in New Britain from Oct 6th to 12th
In New Britain, community meetings and events from today to Sunday, October 12, 2025 include
Allen St. Problem/Project: Mayor Stewart and Candidate Beloin-Saavedra are still $6M short for the Allen St. Project. Our Taxpayers Deserve Better Than This!
Updated 10-3-25 Presentation #44: This updated record is being shared regarding the status of our neighborhood’s storm-sewer-sanitary system and the City and State Responses. To: Our Neighborhood Flooding and Sanitary Back-Up VictimsConcerned Taxpayers and ResidentsCity and State Officials So we are clear: Here is the excerpt from Mayor Stewart’s follow-up letter to State Reps. Napoli […]
Candidates for Mayor Debate Ahead of City Elections
The major party candidates for Mayor of New Britain, the Democratic candidate, Rep Bobby Sanchez (D-25) and the Republican, Ald Sharon Beloin-Saavedra (R-1) debated ahead of the November city elections. The debate was held at the New Britain Public Library, and was moderated by Capitol Reporter Robert Storace of the CT Examiner, which sponsored the […]
Rep Sanchez and Ald Beloin-Saavedra to Debate
Mayoral candidates, Democratic Representative Bobby Sanchez (D-25) and Republican Alderperson Sharon Beloin-Saavedra (R-1) are to face each other in a debate held in New Britain Public Library, on Thursday, October 2nd 6:00-7:30 pm. The last New Britain mayoral candidate debate was held 6 years ago due to mayor Erin Stewart refusal to debate her last […]
Hearing Planned on Proposal for Four Year Department Head Terms of Office
The New Britain City Council will hold a hearing on a proposal to require that city department heads have four-year renewable terms of office. The proposal was made by Ald Candyce Scott (D-3) at last week’s Council meeting. The new city ordinance (local law) would require that, At the conclusion of each four-year term, any […]
Allen St. Problem/Project: Mayor Stewart is still $6M Short for the Allen St. Project. Our Taxpayers Deserve Better Than This!
Updated 9-28-25 Presentation #43: This updated record is being shared regarding the status of our neighborhood’s storm-sewer-sanitary system and the City and State Responses. To: Our Neighborhood Flooding and Sanitary Back-Up VictimsConcerned Taxpayers and ResidentsCity and State Officials Thank you. F&S Chase For more information visit: https://newbritainprogressive.com/category/neighborhood-flooding/ or call Frank Chase at 860-989-7205 https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/residents-of-new-britain-neighbors-blame-city-for-flooding-issues/3104083 https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/new-britain-residents-push-state-to-fund-infrastructure-project-to-fix-flooding-issue/3466141 […]
Community Events and Meetings in New Britain from Sep 29th to Oct 5th
In New Britain, community meetings and events from today to Sunday, October 5, 2025 include
Reader: Bail Agents Share How They Changed the Way Bail is Processed to Help Clients
Opinion by Ava Alers, What do you do if, for some reason, a loved one gets arrested, and you are away on vacation? What if the unthinkable happens while you are home alone with the kids, and your significant other is arrested? Not too long ago, families had to drive to the police station to […]
Gov Lamont Appoints Elena Trueworthy State Commissioner of Office of Early Childhood
Gov Ned Lamont (D) announced that he has appointed prominent former New Britain resident Elena Trueworthy to be Commissioner of the Connecticut state Office of Early Childhood (OEC). Trueworthy is to succeed Commissioner Beth Bye who announced retirement from state service. Gov Lamont’s office said that, “Trueworthy has been with OEC since 2019, first as […]