New Britain Youth Theater Presenting “Into the Woods, Jr.”
New Britain Youth Theater is presenting “Into the Woods, Jr.”, as part of its summer camp programming, with the play to be performed next week. “Our Summer Campers are hard at work,” the Theater says, “(it’s Sondheim, of course it’s hard work!) to bring you this delightfully witty retelling of your favorite Fairy Tales!” The […]
Beloin-Saavedra Endorsed by Republican Party for Mayor
Republican City Council Assistant Leader, Ald Sharon Beloin-Saavedra (R-1) announced that she has been endorsed by the city Republican Party as their candidate for Mayor in this year’s city elections. Beloin-Saavedra is presently serving as a Ward 1 city Council member. She has served on a number of elected and appointed roles in the city […]
Community Events and Meetings in New Britain from Jul 14th to 20th
In New Britain, community meetings and events from today to Sunday, July 20, 2025 include
33rd Annual Osgood Shootout Benefit Basketball Tournament Planned
Widely honored Coach Darwin Shaw announced in June that, “New England’s biggest and best single elimination tournament, The Osgood Shootout will be celebrating year 33.” “I am proud to announce that with the help of Byron Jones once again,” said Coach Shaw, “the tradition will continue. The tournament has provided 111 scholarships over the years.” […]
Mayor Stewart’s 2025 Annual Message: Mayor Stewart Comes Up Short Again: Presentation #37.
All of our recent flooding updates and narratives with photos, video interviews, documents, etc. are published on-line in the New Britain Progressive’s “Flooding Series”. Listen to and view our City Council Presentations on the City Web-Site… Go to newbritainct.gov. Click on government, common council, videos. In December 2023, Mayor Stewart advised us to feel free to […]
Community Events and Meetings in New Britain from Jul 7th to 13th
In New Britain, community meetings and events from today to Sunday, July 13, 2025 include
NB Racial Justice Coalition Hosting 5th Anniversary Fundraiser
The New Britain Racial Justice Coalition is holding a The New Britain Racial Justice Coalition (NBRJC), is a grassroots organization based in New Britain, Connecticut. Our membership is comprised of everyday, working-class people who want to organize for racial and economic justice.
New Britain Public Library Hosts Program on the Great Red Sox-Yankees Rivalry
The New Britain Public Library is featuring, “Red Sox-Yankees: The Greatest Rivalry in Sports,” saying, “This fun program hosted by award-winning sportswriter, baseball beat writer and book author Marty Gitlin.” The Library says that the program, highlighting, “the most intense rivalry in American sports – maybe the world,” is to feature, “videos of the biggest […]
Community Birthday Cookout Celebrates Life of Katherine Colon – Continues Justice for Katherine Campaign
Family and friends of Katherine Colon and other activists held a special Birthday Community Cookout in Central Park on Sunday, “dedicated to honoring Katherine’s memory through harm reduction, food, love, and meaningful community connections.” The event included food, games and fond remembrances of Colon, along with a continuation of the Justice for Katherine campaign. That […]