2024
New Britain Area Interfaith Conference Organizing “Candlelight Vigil in a World Darkened by Violence”
The New Britain Area Interfaith Conference is organizing a “Candlelight Vigil in a World Darkened by Violence” Organizers say that, It is a service of prayer for those affected by violence, those driven to violence, and those responding to violence. Prayers, brief remarks and music will be followed by a procession outdoors for candle lighting […]
Resident Shares Letter to Gov Lamont on Allen St Drainage Improvements Project
To: Governor Lamont, Chief of Staff Brokman, Mayor Stewart, Chief of Staff Dorsey, State Legislators, Flooding Victims, City and State Officials We have sent this letter to Governor Lamont pleading for his help with the funding for the Allen St. Project Phase 2. To date we have not received a response. It is now crunch […]
Parks and Recreation to Host Breakfast with Santa
New Britain Parks and Recreation is planning its annual Breakfast with Santa event. “Santa will be making a special stop to the New Britain Senior Center,” Parks and Recreation says. “He’ll bring a pancake breakfast, fun Christmas themed activities, Christmas music, selfies with Santa, and more!” “Pre-registration is required,” adds Parks and Recreation says, “all […]
“Justice for Katherine” Protesters Interrupt Stewart at Christmas Tree Lighting
With signs harshly criticizing Mayor Erin Stewart (R), “Justice for Katherine” protestors interrupted Stewart at the city’s official Christmas tree lighting Tuesday evening. The Justice for Katherine campaign has included a series of protests and advocacy since New Britain Police officer Connor Reinsch struck and killed Katherine Colon with the police car he was driving, […]
New Britain Public Library to Host Presentation,”Aging in Place: How To Remain in Your Home”
The New Britain Public Library is to hosting a presentation, “Aging in Place: How To Remain in Your Home”, saying, Join us for a presentation by law firm Czepiga Daly Pope & Perri about care options for yourself or your loved ones.This program will help you better understand how to avoid putting your-hard earned assets […]
Mayor Erin Stewart Pandemic Record – a tale of failed leadership
The Coronavirus pandemic created great challenges to leadership around the world.In order to best meet this crisis local, state, and federal governments all needed to contribute their share to minimize fatalities and reduce the spread of COVID-19. Local towns and cities played a key role during the pandemic. Mayors had the power to set and […]
Community Events and Meetings in New Britain from Dec 2nd to 8th
In New Britain, community meetings and events from today to Sunday, December 8, 2024 include,
The Allen St. Storm-Sewer System Problem-Project
To: Allen St. Basin Flooding Victims and City of New Britain Officials… Elected and Appointed Over the past 30 years our city officials have ignored the Allen St. Flooding Problem. Our due diligence indicates that the Allen St. Problem has been neglected and mismanaged by the current mayor, by the four previous mayors and by […]
American Red Cross Blood Drive to be at New Britain Public Library
The New Britain Public Library is to host an American Red Cross Blood Drive. Join us for a blood drive at the New Britain Public Library! Sign up online at redcross.org or give us a call to register. You can also go to www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/find-drive and enter 06051 to find our blood drive! The event is […]
Can we change ?
Hello New Britain Progressive readers. My name is Carlos Ayala and this is going to be the first article of a series of articles and podcasts called; Can we change? So the first topic is: Can we change the bias and stigma associated with mental health in our community? Stigma and mental health bias can […]