2022
NAACP New Britain Branch To Hold Elections
The NAACP New Britain Branch #2006 is hold elections on Saturday, December 17, 2022 for officers, committee chairs and board members. The election is among people who are members of the NAACP, who are to receive notification by email of how to cast their ballots online. The voting to be begin at 9:00am and continue […]
Trinity-On-Main Hosting TubaChristmas Concert
The music of tubas will once again celebrate the season, as the eighth annual New Britain TubaChristmas is to be performed. Once again, New Britain will join other cities across the country and world for the annual event. “The Tubas return to Trinity On Main for the annual free concert,” Trinity-On-Main says. The New Britain […]
“Proof” to be Performed by Hole in the Wall Theater
New Britain’s Hole in the Wall Theater is to perform David Auburn’s play “Proof”, calling it, “a passionate, intelligent story about fathers and daughters, the nature of genius, and the power of love.” In the play, the Theater says, “Catherine has inherited her late father’s mathematical brilliance, but she is haunted by the fear that […]
Happening in New Britain Nov 28th to Dec 4th
New Britain city meetings and community events coming up during the week of Monday, November 28, 2022 to Sunday, December 4th, include… Editor’s note: If you would like to submit an event for inclusion in the New Britain Progressive weekly events articles, or would like to update something already listed, here, feel free to visit […]
“A Christmas Carol” to be Performed by Connecticut Theatre Company
New Britain’s Connecticut Theatre Company is to perform a theatrical production of Charles Dickens’ classic tale “A Christmas Carol.” The Theatre says, in the traditionally told holiday story, “Ebenezer Scrooge is a prosperous curmudgeon who believes that personal wealth is far more valuable than the happiness and comfort of others.” But thanks to the guidance of three […]
North/Oak NRZ Turkey Drive Helps Families At Thanksgiving
Group Holds Meeting To “Re-Brand” For 2023 Organizing Staff Reports NEW BRITAIN – Resident leaders of the North/Oak Neighborhood Revitalization Zone (NRZ) held a “rebranding” meeting on November 17th at the Howey House on North Street to plan outreach activities that will engage more neighbors in 2023. Led by NRZ President Manny Sandoval, participants discussed […]
Happy Thanksgiving from the New Britain Progressive
The New Britain Progressive wishes you a happy and peaceful Thanksgiving Day. From our families to yours, we hope that your day is filled with the joy of time with family and friends. Many of us have many things to be thankful for, all of which, of course, are reminders of what so many others, […]
Black Ministers Alliance and New Britain Police Hosting Thanksgiving Feast for Those in Need
The New Britain Black Ministers Alliance and the city Police are working together to organize a Thanksgiving Feast for people in need. New Britain Police have been collecting donations from people to support the event. Event organizers say that, “meals are takeout only,” though event organizers say that deliveries will be made, as well. The […]
Happening in New Britain Nov 21st to 27th
New Britain city meetings and community events coming up during the week of Monday, November 21, 2022 to Sunday, November 27th, include… Editor’s note: If you would like to submit an event for inclusion in the New Britain Progressive weekly events articles, or would like to update something already listed, here, feel free to visit […]
Attorney Bill Rivera Is First Hispanic Elected To Probate Court
Democrat Reverses 2021 Special Election Loss To Republican Mike Carrier By John McNamara NEW BRITAIN – Attorney Bill Rivera, a Common Council Majority Leader in the 1990s, won a close race for Judge of Probate in the November 8th state election and is believed to be the first person of Hispanic heritage elected to office […]