Protesters Win On Living Wages
Amid protests against a Republican proposal to eliminate the city’s Living Wage ordinance, a Council committee voted to abandon the repeal.
Hole in the Wall to Perform “Heartless”
Sam Shepard’s play “Heartless” is to be performed by New Britain’s Hole in the Wall Theater in the month of January.
BMA Names Pastor Dana Smith Man of the Year
The New Britain Black Ministerial Alliance has named Pastor Dana Smith of New Life II Ministries as its Man of the Year.
Happening in New Britain Jan 3 to Jan 9th
New Britain city meetings and community events coming up during the week of Monday, January 3, 2022 to Sunday, January 9th include…
Top 10 of 2021: #1 – Community Celebrates Mr. Alton Brooks’ 100th Birthday, Mourns Ruth Brooks
New Britain celebrated the 100th Birthday of Mr. Alton Brooks and later mourned the passing of his beloved wife, Ruth Brooks.
Happy New Year from the New Britain Progressive
Happy New Year from the New Britain Progressive. From our families to yours, best wishes for a healthy and happy 2022!
Top 10 of 2021: #2 – Republicans Propose Eliminating Living Wage Ordinance
Republican Mayor Erin Stewart’s new 12-3 Republican City Council has proposed repealing an ordinance promoting living wages.
Top 10 of 2021: #3 – Stewart vs. Education?
Republican Mayor Erin Stewart has developed a reputation of antagonism toward both school funding and those who run the city’s schools.
Top 10 of 2021: #4 – National COVID Politics Still Reflected in City Hall
As COVID-19 continued into 2021, New Britain again saw the odd, partisan politics surrounding it manifest in our city.
Top 10 of 2021: #5 – Republicans Block DeLandro, Appoint Republican Loyalist
In January, Republicans blocked Democrat Veronica T. DeLandro from the City Council, choosing Stewart-Republican political loyalist, instead.