2023
CCSU Hosts Peace and Unity Event
Central Connecticut State University Office of Equity and Inclusion and Division of Student Affairs hosted a “Unity-Peace Walk” on Friday to provide, the University says, “a demonstration of support for peace around the world, starting with the Central campus.” “The purpose of the event is to reaffirm and remind all members of the university community […]
Former Mayor Tim Stewart Ethics Dilemma
According to the minutes of the City of New Britain Zoning Board of Appeals, former mayor Tim Stewart has been representing applicants to obtain zoning variances for them since 2020 and continued to do so for at least 7 cases (cases: #4931, #4943, #4955, #4994, #4995, #4976, #4977) since being appointed by his daughter, mayor […]
Newly Elected Council Chooses Leadership
The New Britain City Council, at the first meeting since the 2023 election, elected and named its key leaders for the next two year term. Ward 5 Council member, Alderperson Francisco Santiago (D-5) was elected as the Council’s President Pro Tempore, which, under the city Charter is essentially the deputy mayor. Ald. Santiago is a […]
Thanksgiving Dinner for Those in Need to be Held by Black Ministers Alliance, Police and Fire Departments and CCSU and Goodwin Tech Staff and Students
The New Britain Black Ministerial Alliance, New Britain Police and Fire departments, CCSU staff and students and Goodwin Tech staff and students are holding a Thanksgiving Day Dinner for those in the community in need.
CCSU Scholars for Life to Host Presentation on “Enslavement, Connecticut, and the ‘Georgia of the North'”
CCSU Scholars for Life is hosting a presentation on, “Enslavement, Connecticut, and the ‘Georgia of the North’”.
Images of City Inauguration Day 2023
Renown local photographer Frank Gerratana captured images of the inauguration of city officials elected in the 2023 city elections. The ceremonies were held on November 14, 2023 at New Britain High School. Mayor Erin Stewart (R), City Treasurer Daniel Salerno (R), Ward 1 City Council members Nate Simpson (D), Sharon Saavedra (R), and Alden Russell […]
“PUFFS” to be Presented by Tunxis Stage at the Hole in the Wall Theater
Tunxis Stage is to present “PUFFS”, or “Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic”, Matt Cox, at New Britain’s Hole in the Wall Theater.
Excessive Mayor’s power in the city of New Britain
by Aram Ayalon As the new 2-year elected administration in the city of New Britain is beginning, it’s important to examine the mayor’s growing power and the lack of balance between the executive and legislative branches of the city of New Britain. As has evolved in the past 20 year the mayor’s power has become […]
Nov 13th to 19th Events in New Britain
in New Britain, Connecticut, from Monday, November 13, 2023 to Sunday, November 19th, community events and meetings include, The New Britain Progressive, a publication of the 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 […]
Honoring and Thanking New Britain’s Veterans
Today, on Veterans Day, New Britain and the nation solemnly remember all of our veterans’ sacrifices and offer them our thanks. It has always been important to the people of New Britain to remember, honor and thank veterans who have served our country, especially those who made the ultimate sacrifice. The 2023 observances in the […]