17 March, 2026
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New Britain Public Library To Open “The Vance Forum” Community Space

The New Britain Public Library is set to open its new “The Vance Forum” community space, saying it is celebrating, “connection, collaboration, and collective growth.” The Library says that, Our new conference center and study rooms are designed to meet the evolving needs of our New Britain community. The Vance Forum was made possible through […]

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State Legislators to Host National Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration

Members of New Britain’s state legislative delegation are to host a National Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration. The event, “Celebration Collective Heritage – Past Present & Future”, is to be hosted by Sen Rick Lopes (D-6), Rep Bobby Sanchez (D-25), Rep Manny Sanchez (D-24), Rep David DeFronzo (D-26) and Rep Gary Turco (D-27). The event is […]

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Puerto Rican Society of New Britain Planning 2025 Festival Puertorriqueรฑo

The Puerto Rican Society of New Britain is planning the 2025 Festival Puertorriqueรฑo this July. “Save the date,” say event organizers, for the Festival, planned for Sunday, September 14th. New Britainโ€™s Puerto Rican Festival has a long history as a vibrant celebration of Puerto Rican culture and New Britainโ€™s close cultural bond with Puerto Rico. […]

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Holmes School Renovation Is on Schedule for Fall 2026 Re-Opening

By John McNamara State Bonds Are Covering 95% Of $70 Million In Construction Costs A $70 million comprehensive renovation of the Stanley H. Holmes Elementary School on Stanley Street near A.W. Stanley Park is on schedule for re-opening in the fall of 2026. Members of the School Building Committee toured the school construction site on […]

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Mayor Stewart is $6M Short: Where is the money for the Allen St. Project? What is your plan?

This updated record is being shared regarding the status of our neighborhood’s storm-sewer-sanitary system and the City and State responses. Dear Mayor Stewart: Over the past 7 years, my wife Sharon and I have stepped up to shine a bright light on the Allen St. Infrastructure Problem. Our fact based narrative noted below (click on […]

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New Britain Youth Theatre Announces Auditions for Shrek, Jr.

Saying that it, “is celebrating 15 years in the city of New Britain,” New Britain Youth Theatre is announcing upcoming auditions for its production of “Shrek, Jr.” “NBYT is a professionally run community and educational theater for children and teens,” the theater program says. “NBYT was founded in 2010 and has always accepted children from […]

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New Britain ROOTS Hosting 2025 Garden Crawl

New Britain ROOTS is hosting its 2025 Garden Crawl in September, saying, “Join us for a blooming evening at the annual Garden Crawl, where nature meets celebration!” “This year’s theme is all about pollinators,” the organization says, “the essential creatures that keep our gardens (and lives) thriving. Enjoy a lively cocktail hour, self-guided garden tours, […]

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Our Taxpayers Deserve Better Than This: Mayor Stewart Comes Up Short Again. What Is Stewart’s Back-Up Plan? Where Is The Money?

All of our recent flooding updates and narratives with photos, video interviews, documents, etc. are published on-line in the New Britain Progressiveโ€™s โ€œFlooding Seriesโ€. Listen to and view our City Council Presentations on the City Web-Siteโ€ฆ Go to newbritainct.gov. Click on government, common council, videos. In December 2023, Mayor Stewart advised us to feel free to […]