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“Passport to Freedom” Events to Celebrate Juneteenth
New Britain’s “Passport to Freedom” celebration of Juneteenth is to include four days of events from June 16, 2023 to Juneteenth, itself, June 19th. The “Passport to Freedom” is sponsored by by the Mary McLeod Bethune Club, New Britain NAACP, Gallery 66, City of New Britain Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities, New Britain Museum […]
New Britain Events and Meetings, June 12th to 18th
From Monday, June 12, 2023 to Sunday, June 18th, New Britain community events and meetings include… 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 in […]
Feasibility Study Is Next Step For Batterson State Park Designation
Public Hearings To Be Held in New Britain, Farmington and Hartford By John McNamara HARTFORD – Action on turning Batterson Park, the unused open space and pond between New Britain and Farmington, into a state park will not happen in 2023. The newly adopted biennial state budget, however, includes a Batterson Park Feasibility Study. It […]
New State Budget Increases Funding For NB Schools
City Gets $15.5 Million More For Education; Lawmakers Tout Personal Income Tax Cut Staff Reports HARTFORD – The state budget for the 2024 and 2025 fiscal years will increase state funds for municipal government and the city’s schools, New Britain legislators announced after bipartisan approval in the State Senate and House of Representatives on June 7th. […]
New Britain Museum of American Art Celebrating Juneteenth With Free Community Day
“Mark your calendars for the NBMAA’s 22nd annual Juneteenth celebration!” the New Britain Museum of American Art.
Tens of Thousands Enjoy 2023 Little Poland Festival
Overcast skies and cool temperatures could not keep away tens of thousands from enjoying the 2023 Little Poland Festival on Broad Street. Once again, thousands of people from New Britain, the state and beyond thronged New Britain’s Little Poland neighborhood for the popular celebration of Polish culture, music and cuisine. Music was everywhere in up […]
June 5th to 11th — Events in New Britain
In New Britain, Connecticut, community events and meetings from June 5, 2023, 2023 to Sunday, June 11th include… 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 […]
U.S. Rep. Hayes Votes No On Debt Ceiling Deal
Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05), citing cuts to food assistance programs, joined progressive opposition to a compromise budget bill to avert default on the nation’s debt. “I voted no on the budget agreement,” said Hayes in a statement following approval in the House of Representatives on May 31. “I acknowledge and recognize the immense consequences of […]
Honeybees Get New Home At Smalley School
Students To Learn About Pollination, Honey Making At School-Based Beehive By John McNamara NEW BRITAIN – Smalley Elementary School’s second floor room for STEAM learning (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) is now home to a colony of honeybees made possible by two nonprofit organizations, New Britain Roots and the New Haven-based Huneebee Project. Teachers […]
Little Poland Festival Organizers Announce 2023 Schedule of Entertainment and Events for June 4th
The organizers of the New Britain Little Poland Festival , planned for June 4, 2023, have announced the schedule of music, dancing and other events.