16 May, 2024
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June 5th to 11th — Events in New Britain

In New Britain, Connecticut, community events and meetings from June 5, 2023, 2023 to Sunday, June 11th include… New Britain Progressive, a publication of New Britain Independent Newspaper, Inc. is free to read and community supported. http://newbritainprogressive.com Please feel free to help the New Britain Progressive with a donation, and you are invited to purchase […]

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U.S. Rep. Hayes Votes No On Debt Ceiling Deal

Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05), citing cuts to food assistance programs, joined progressive opposition to a compromise budget bill to avert default on the nation’s debt. “I voted no on the budget agreement,” said Hayes in a statement following approval in the House of Representatives on May 31. “I acknowledge and recognize the immense consequences of […]

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Honeybees Get New Home At Smalley School

Students To Learn About Pollination, Honey Making At School-Based Beehive By John McNamara NEW BRITAIN – Smalley Elementary School’s second floor room for STEAM learning (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) is now home to a colony of honeybees made possible by two nonprofit organizations, New Britain Roots and the New Haven-based Huneebee Project. Teachers […]