2020
City Democrats to Consider Mail-In and Early Voting Resolution
The New Britain Democratic Party is set to consider a resolution proposed by John McNamara to urge mail-in and early voting in the 2020 election and beyond.
Medical Face Shields Being Made at NBHS
New Britain High School has become a manufacturing site to make 22,000 medical face shields for local health care workers and first responders.
Council to Hold Hearing on HUD Funds Allocations
The New Britain City Council will hold a call-in hearing on proposed allocations of funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
New School Meal Distribution Site at Jefferson School
The school breakfast and lunch program will now have an eighth distribution site during the COVID-19 school closings, at Jefferson Elementary School.
Democrats Criticize Republicans Over COVID-19 Resolutions
New Britain Democrats have been speaking out forcefully against Republican Mayor Erin Stewart and Republican City Council members over COVID-19 resolutions.
Happy Easter
Happy Easter from the New Britain Progressive. Best wishes to everyone celebrating the Easter holiday, and may the celebration be one of joy.
Springtime City Leaf Collection to Begin
The New Britain Public Works Department will begin its 2020 springtime leaf collection this month.
Happy Passover
Best of wishes from the New Britain Progressive, as Passover begins tonight. May the holiday be a joyous celebration for Jewish families everywhere.
Call-In Public Participation Available for Council Meetings
For the two meetings of the City Council tonight, April 8, 2020, there is the opportunity for the public to express their opinion by calling in.
Republican Leader Apparently Held Up Democrats’ Proposals From Agenda
The City Council’s Republican leader apparently blocked two Democratic COVID-19 resolutions, for days, from being included in the Council’s agenda.