February 27, 2024
Is spending $2.7 million on a Reception Pavilion at Stanley Golf Course Justified?
The February 28 New Britain Common Council meeting has an agenda item requesting the Common Council to approve funding an installation of a reception pavilion in the New Britain-owned golf course for $2,698,000 by Diversity Construction Group LLC of Wallingford, CT. While a reception pavilion at the golf course would provide a location to host […]
New Britain Council to Consider Hire of Consultant for Flow Metering in Flood-Prone Area
The New Britain City Council is set to consider the hire of a consultant to further investigate needed improvements in a critically flood-prone neighborhood. A neighborhood to the southwest of CCSU, including Newbury, Hampton, Allen, Brighton streets and Eton Place and Roxbury Road has frequently experienced severe flooding resulting from inadequate drainage in the area. […]
New Britain Little League Announces Tryouts
The New Britain Little League has announced tryouts for its upcoming season. “Baseball Majors/Minors Division Only,” the Little League says. “All players must be registered prior.” The League says, “Majors Date: 3/11/24 Ages 10-12. Minors Date: 3/12/24 Ages 7-9. Doors Open at 6:15pm,” at the DiLoreto School gym. Registration is available, the League says, at […]
Hole in the Wall to Host Ceilidh 2024
In the run up to St. Patrick’s Day, the Hole in the Wall Theater is hosting its Ceilidh musical event, inviting people to listen, dance and enjoy. The Theater says, Hole in the Wall is thrilled to continue our annual Ceilidh event this year with a night of traditional and modern Celtic music for everyone […]
New Britain Public Library Presenting “The Barbie Movie” in Honor of “National Barbie Day”
The New Britain Public Library is celebrating “National Barbie Day” with a screening of the hit, “The Barbie Movie”. Hey Barbie! Hi Ken! Enjoy a screening of the 2023 Barbie Movie, starring Margot Robbie, America Ferrara, and Ryan Gosling,” the Library says. “No registration required!” The activity is Friday, March 8th, 2024 at 2:30pm.
Thanks to Everyone Celebrating Black History Month in New Britain Throughout February
The New Britain Progressive offers its warmest thanks to everyone in the New Britain community who have been celebrating Black History Month in New Britain. The celebration is important, not just for remembering the central roles African-Americans have played in so much of the history, learning and culture of the United States, but also as […]
Reader Responds to Letter on Town Committee Primary; Supports Lopes/Sanchez Slates
By Sammy Villanueva It is not often that one reads something so inaccurate and disconnected from reality that it requires a clear and direct response. However, Jacob Pudlin’s misguided diatribe in the New Britain Progressive (“‘Did A Slate Of Candidates Forget What They Were Running For?’ Democratic Candidate Asks“, February 9, 2024) requires just such […]