NAACP
The NAACP Economic Development Committee and Multicultural Business Coalition April meeting has been planned. The meeting is to occur on Monday, April 28, 2025 at 6:00pm at the Downtown District office at 33 Court Street. Hunter Mathena, the interim President of the Chamber of Commerce is to be the meeting’s guest.
“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
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 […]
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At its public hearing on the city budget the City Council heard residents’ concerns about…
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Director Sjöberg Shares Plans To Build Infrastructure For Reading In New Britain by John McNamara…
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Opinion
By Dare to Struggle CT To the editor, The Rally Against Shelter Abuse, which took…
Flooding Series
All of our recent flooding updates and narratives with photos, video interviews, documents, etc. are…
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At its public hearing on the city budget the City Council heard residents’ concerns about the need for greater funding for city schools, emergency housing, completion of the Allen Street project and the Public Library. Public Library Library Director Viktor Sjöberg and others spoke in favor of additional funding for the New Britain Public Libary. […]
In New Britain, community meetings and events from today to Sunday, May 4, 2025 include,
Common Council Begins Review of Mayor’s Proposed Budget for New Fiscal Year The Common Council will hold a Public Hearing on the Mayor’s proposed Municipal Budget for the next fiscal year on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at 6 p.m. in Council Chambers, 27 West Main Street. Individuals seeking to join the public hearing and speak […]
Wed, Apr 30
10:00 am
New Britain Public Library
New Britain Public Library: Super Kids
20 High Street
Wed, Apr 30
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
New Britain Public Library
New Britain Public Library Teen Homework Center
20 High Street
Wed, Apr 30
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Hospital for Special Care Research and Education Center
Autism Fair
370 Osgood Avenue
Wed, Apr 30
5:00 pm
CCSU Torp Theatre
CCSU Sports Film Fest: ‘The Whalers’
1615 Stanley Street
Wed, Apr 30
5:30 pm
New Britain Public Library
New Britain Public Library Hosting Game Night Social
20 High Street
Wed, Apr 30
6:00 pm
City Hall
City Council Audit Subcommittee
27 West Main Street
Wed, Apr 30
6:00 pm
New Britain Public Library
Wed, Apr 30
7:00 pm
Deeper Life Bible Church
Al-Anon meeting
147 West Main Street
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School Funding, Emergency Housing, Libraries and Infrastructure Concerns Raised by Residents at City Council Budget Hearing
At its public hearing on the city budget the City Council heard residents’ concerns about the need for greater funding for city schools, emergency housing, completion of the Allen Street project and the Public Library. Public Library Library Director Viktor Sjöberg and others spoke in favor of additional funding for the New Britain Public Libary. […]
Community Events and Meetings in New Britain from Apr 28th to May 4th
In New Britain, community meetings and events from today to Sunday, May 4, 2025 include,
Council Update: Public Hearing On Budget To Be Held April 29th
Common Council Begins Review of Mayor’s Proposed Budget for New Fiscal Year The Common Council will hold a Public Hearing on the Mayor’s proposed Municipal Budget for the next fiscal year on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at 6 p.m. in Council Chambers, 27 West Main Street. Individuals seeking to join the public hearing and speak […]
Grace Church Celebrating 83 Years “Loving God, Doing Good”
Community news from Grace CME Church Grace Church celebrates 83 years “Loving God, Doing Good” this Sunday! New Britain, April 27, 2025 – Pastor Thomas A. Mills, Jr. and congregation are pleased to announce that the Reverend Olu Brown of Atlanta, Georgia will preach this Sunday, April 27, 2025 at the 10 am worship service. […]
Alderwoman Sanchez Is Panelist at UCONN’s Latina Campaign School Saturday, April 26
Common Council Assistant Majority Leader Iris Sanchez (D-3) will participate in a panel discussion at the “Together United” conference sponsored by the University of Connecticut School of Social Work’s Puerto Rican/Latino Studies Project on Saturday, April 26th. The conference will be held at the Legislative Office Building, 300 Capitol Avenue in Hartford from 8:30 a.m. […]
Dare to Struggle CT Letter to the Editor: 3/10 “Rally Against Shelter Abuse”
By Dare to Struggle CT To the editor, The Rally Against Shelter Abuse, which took place in front of one of New Britain’s homeless services centers/shelters on 61 Arch Street March 10th, was characterized by mass participation from the Arch Street neighborhood, threats of retaliation from the Friendship Center, and the directors not responding to […]
We Are $8M Short for the Allen Street Project On Mayor Stewart’s 12 Year Watch!
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. Presentation #34: To: Our Neighborhood Flooding and Sanitary Back-Up Victims, Concerned […]
City Council Approves $2 Million Toward $13.9 Million Allen Street Project
In a special meeting on Wednesday, the New Britain City Council approved $2 million toward the $13.9 million Allen Street project. The project is to alleviate mounting concerns about flooding caused by drainage infrastructure in need of improvements affecting the neighborhood between Allen Street and Roxbury Road near CCSU neighborhood. That neighborhood has been facing serious […]
Central Sports Film Fest Planned to Celebrate Connecticut’s Athletic Heritage
Central Connecticut State University has announced that it will host the Central Sports Film Fest. CCSU says that, “the Central Sports Film Fest is a cinematic celebration of Hartford sports legends and the stories that defined Connecticut’s athletic heritage. The two-day event features dynamic film screenings and conversations with creators and performers behind each production.” […]
City Council to Hold Special Meeting on Allen Street Project Funding
The City Council is set to hold a special meeting to take up a resolution to bond $2 million for the Allen Street drainage infrastructure project. The $2 million proposal would be funding toward the proposed $13.9 million Allen Street project drainage project that is to alleviate mounting concerns about flooding caused by drainage infrastructure […]