CCSU “Empty Bowls 2024” to be at Smalley School
CCSU says that its, “Ceramics and Management and Organization students present Empty Bowls 2024.” ““Empty Bowls” is an international project to fight hunger, personalized by artists and art organizations on a community level,” CCSU says. “Proceeds from this event will benefit the Friendship Service Center in New Britain.” At the event, organizers say, “A basic […]
Dave DeFronzo Announces Qualifying for Citizen Election Program
Former City Council member Dave DeFronzo (D-AL) has announced that he has enough qualifying contributions to participate in the state’s Citizen Election Program, sometimes called the “clean election program,” in his run for the 26th District State Representative seat. “This program epitomizes a clean election process,” DeFronzo explained. “It bans dark money and emphasizes grassroots […]
CCSU Hosting Community Engagement Internship Event and Clothing Drive
CCSU is hosting a Community Engagement Internship Event and Clothing Drive event, inviting its students to, “Learn about community engagement internships during a clothing drive to benefit New Britain’s Friendship Service Center.” “While all clothing donations are welcome,” CCSU says, “clothing specifically for men is requested. Refreshments will be provided.” The event is to be […]
“The 70’s Project” to Perform at New Britain Museum of American Art’s First Friday
The New Britain Museum of American Art is to host the band, “The 70’s Project”, at its popular First Friday event. The event is to be on May 3, 2024, from 5:30pm to 8:00pm. “Paying tribute to the greatest Billboard hits from one of the most influential and musically diverse eras ever,” the band introduction […]
New Britain Council Democrats Criticize Stewart Veto of Public Reports on Land Deals
Mayor Stewart, in Veto Message, Calls Use of Word “Transparency” Political, While Belittling Council Democrats Council Democrats are strongly criticizing the veto by New Britain Mayor Erin Stewart (R) of city legislation to provide for public reports to the City Council on final land deals, calling the mayor’s act, “a striking blow against the principles […]
City Council to Hold Public Hearing on City Budget
The Majority Leader of the City Council, Ald. John McNamara (D-4) announced that, The Common Council will hold a Public Hearing on the Mayor’s Proposed General Fund Budget, Capital Improvement Program Budget and Special Revenue and Enterprise Funds Budget for the 2024-2025 Fiscal Year on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at 6 p.m. in Council Chambers, […]
Happy Passover From the New Britain Progressive
Chag Pesach Sameach from the New Britain Progressive and best wishes for a joyous Passover to Jewish families in New Britain and everywhere.
Community Events and Meetings in New Britain, Apr 22nd to 28th
In New Britain, community meetings and events from today to Sunday, April 28, 2024 include,
Resolution Allocating $4 Million for Flood Control Deemed Deficient by Finance Department
New Britain city Finance Director Jonathan Perugini appears to imply that he did not implement a $4 million budget transfer approved by the City Council for Allen Street flood control project, saying that the resolution to approve it had, “deficiencies.” The Council unanimously approved $4 million last September for improvements to address flooding experienced by residents of […]
New Britain Democrats Call for Cease Fire in Israel and Palestine, Release of Hostages and Humanitarian Relief
The New Britain Democratic Town Committee has approved a resolution calling for, “an immediate and permanent ceasefire and end to the hostilities,” in, “the armed violence in Israel and Palestine,” that, “has claimed the lives of innocent civilians with tens of thousands of lives lost.” In the unanimously approved resolution, Democrats affirmed, “solidarity with our […]