Senate Bill For Clear Language On Municipal Charter Referendums Advances
By John McNamara HARTFORD – Legislation sponsored by New Britain lawmakers to require clear language on city charter and other municipal ballot questions received a joint favorable (JF) report from the General Assembly’s Government Administration and Elections Committee March 22nd. The Committee approved advancing the bill for possible floor action 14 to 5 on a […]
Happening in New Britain Mar 20th to 26th
New Britain city meetings and community events coming up during the week of Monday, March 20, 2023 to Sunday, March 26th include… Editor’s note: If you would like to submit an event for inclusion in the New Britain Progressive weekly events articles, or would like to update something already listed, here, feel free to visit […]
School System Publishes 2023-2024 School Calendar
The New Britain school district has published its calendar for the 2023-2024 school year. The revised calendar, dated March 11, 2024, says that the 2023 – 2024 school year begins on August 28, 2023 and ends on June 12, 2024. The school district updates the calendar from time to time, and the most recent version […]
Happening in New Britain Mar 13th to 19th
New Britain city meetings and community events coming up during the week of Monday, March 13, 2023 to Sunday, March 19th include… Editor’s note: If you would like to submit an event for inclusion in the New Britain Progressive weekly events articles, or would like to update something already listed, here, feel free to visit […]
Memorial Service Planned for Rep. David Pudlin, Widely Honored Legislative and Labor Leader
A memorial service will be held in honor of former New Britain State Representative David Pudlin (D-24), who served as the Majority Leader of the State House of Representatives and Vice President for Organizing of the New England Health Care Employees Union, District 1199. Pudlin passed away in 2021 after having served a life of […]
Happening in New Britain Mar 6th to 12th
New Britain city meetings and community events coming up during the week of Monday, March 6, 2023 to Sunday, March 12th include… Editor’s note: If you would like to submit an event for inclusion in the New Britain Progressive weekly events articles, or would like to update something already listed, here, feel free to visit […]
New Britain NAACP Expresses Solidarity With Student Anti-Racism Protesters
The NAACP New Britain Branch has expressed solidarity and support for CCSU students who held an anti-racism protest that interrupted the showing of a movie by a far-right student group. The controversial film, The Greatest Lie Ever Sold: George Floyd and The Rise Of The BLM, was presented by the student group, Turning Point CCSU. The […]
Data Shows Large Rent Increases in New Britain
Staff Reports Data from the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) points to hefty increases in rental housing in New Britain. HUD data appears to show rent levels in New Britain growing dramatically in the past few years, confirming anecdotal accounts of rent increases that people are experiencing. According to one New Britain […]
Happening in New Britain Feb 27th to Mar 5th
New Britain city meetings and community events coming up during the week of Monday, February 27, 2023 to Sunday, March 5th include… Editor’s note: If you would like to submit an event for inclusion in the New Britain Progressive weekly events articles, or would like to update something already listed, here, feel free to visit […]
2023 Hoops for Homeless Benefit Basketball Tournament Team Registration Available
The 2023 Hoops for Homeless Benefit Basketball Tournament is set to be held this Saturday, April 29, 2023 and team registration is available.