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City Council Resolution Calls For Common Sense Gun Control Laws After Buffalo and Uvalde
NEW BRITAIN – An anti-gun violence resolution co-sponsored by Robert Smedley (R-4) and Aram Ayalon (D-3) is on the New Britain Common Council agenda at its Wednesday June 8th meeting in the aftermath of attacks by lone gunmen at a Buffalo, NY supermarket and Uvalde TX elementary school in May that killed 31. The resolution […]
Pride Flag Raised As City Honors LGBTQ+ Pride Month
The Pride Flag, representing LGBTQ+ pride and work for equality, was raised in front of City Hall in honor of LGBTQ+ Pride Month.
Happening in New Britain Jun 6th to 12th
New Britain city meetings and community events coming up during the week of Monday, June 6, 2022 to Sunday, June 12th include… Editor’s note: If you would like to submit an event for inclusion in the New Britain Progressive weekly events articles, email information on the event to [email protected]. NBHS home games are as available […]
Little Poland Festival Returns To Success In 2022
Tens of thousands of people again thronged Broad Street in 2022 in celebration of New Britain’s Little Poland Festival.
New Life II Downtown Recovery Center Seeks To Assist And Support People
The New Life II Center in downtown New Britain seeks to expand people’s understanding of what recovery means, Pastor Dana Smith says.
Incumbents Demicco, Slap Endorsed By Farmington Democrats
Plainville’s Democratic Chair Runs For Open 22nd House District FARMINGTON – Legislative races for candidates to represent Farmington and Plainville in the General Assembly have been set with party endorsements during May in the 5th State Senate and 21st and 22nd State Representative districts. House District 21 Deputy Majority Leader Mike Demicco (D-21), first elected […]
Happening in New Britain May 30th to Jun 5th
New Britain city meetings and community events coming up during the week of Monday, May 30, 2022 to Sunday, June 5th include Memorial Day.
North-Oak NRZ President Manny Sandoval Sets Vision
North-Oak Neighborhood Revitalization Zone President Manny Sandoval kicked off work ahead in the May meeting of the community organization.
Charter Commission Reportedly Submits Draft Recommendations
The Charter Revision Commission appointed by the City Council in January has reportedly submitted its draft recommendations.
NB Dems Endorse Incumbents For State Representative; GOP Picks Challengers
Campaign 2022: Election Day Is November 8th Democratic Party endorsements for newly-drawn State Assembly Districts in New Britain were made at a Town Committee meeting at City Hall May 19th completing a slate of endorsed candidates for the November election. State Representatives Manny Sanchez (D-24), Bobby Sanchez (D-25) and Peter Tercyak (D-26) received unanimous support […]