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Halloween Season in New Britain
It is the Halloween season, and events are happening in the New Britain community in celebration. From the lighthearted to the creepy, culminating in treat or treating, or trunk or treating, the season promises to be a ghoulish good time. If you know of any other events happening for Halloween, or any other events, please […]
Outgoing Council to Consider Yet More in Long List of 2023 Zone Changes
In its last meeting, the outgoing New Britain City Council will consider more land use zone and zoning ordinance changes. The proposals add to a raft of zoning changes already approved by the Republican-controlled Council in June and September of 2023. East Street and Newington Avenue One change would rezone an area along the corner […]
Happening in New Britain Oct 23rd to 29th
In New Britain, from Monday, October 23, 2023 to Sunday, October 19th, community meetings and events include, The New Britain Progressive, a publication of the New Britain Independent Newspaper, Inc. is free to read and community supported. http://newbritainprogressive.com. Please feel free to help the New Britain Progressive with a donation, and you are invited to […]
Justice for Katherine March to be Held
A march is to be held in honor of Katherine M. Colon, who died after being struck by a New Britain police car in September.
NBHS PTO Holding Clothing Drive
The New Britain High School PTO is holding a Clothing Drive to, “help those in need!”
New Britain Progressive Publishing Police Blotter
The New Britain Progressive newspaper, as part of its community news coverage in New Britain, is publishing the New Britain Police blotter. The city began publishing the police blotter in August, after a controversy in which another publication was denied free access the police logs. At least one City Council member suggested that the city […]
Community Events and Meetings in New Britain, Oct 16th to 22nd
Between Monday, October 16, 2023 and Sunday, October 22nd, New Britain community meetings and events include, The New Britain Progressive, a publication of New Britain Independent Newspaper, Inc. is free to read and community supported. http://newbritainprogressive.com. Please feel free to help the New Britain Progressive with a donation, and you are invited to purchase advertisements […]
City Marks 30th Anniversary Of MLK Park
Staff Reports NEW BRITAIN – Officials and residents marked the 30th Anniversary of the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Park on October 14th, rededicating the monument for the slain civil rights leader with more than 90 new commemorative bricks donated by individuals and organizations. The Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities organized the observance […]
League of Women Voters Council Voter Forum Cancelled After Republican Candidates Back Out
A voter forum of City Council candidates that had been planned by the League of Women Voters of the New Britain Area was cancelled because Republican candidates did not agree to participate. The League of Women Voters said online that, The League had looked forward to offering the public a chance to get to know […]
Black Democratic Committee Holds Interview with Chris Anderson
The Black Democratic Committee of New Britain hosted an interview with Democratic Mayor candidate Chris Anderson, led by Michael Briscoe. The event was held online. Anderson, the challenger in the mayoral election, says that he is running for mayor because of concerns about issues, like the large increases in property taxes under the incumbent and […]