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Director Sjöberg Shares Plans To Build Infrastructure For Reading In New Britain by John McNamara…
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Whether or not you work at a job that is possible to do remotely, acts…
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Prominent local attorney and community leader, Adrian Baron, reported on social media today that federal…
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The Islamic Association of Central Connecticut is hosting “Taste of Ramadan 2025”, inviting people to,…
New Britain Racial Justice Coalition - Upcoming
The CT People’s Survival Program has announced a three-part Community Violence Intervention Series, noting that it is, “focused on equipping community members with practical skills to interrupt and transform violence.” The CT People’s Survival Program is a 501(c)(3) affiliate of the New Britain Racial Justice Coalition (NBRJC). The organization says that, In collaboration with the […]
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NAACP State Council President Scot X. Esdaile led a crowd of 150 in celebrating the…
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Finding A Common Thread of Racial and Social Justice in 1988 and 2024 By John…
Flooding Series
All of our recent flooding updates and narratives with photos, video interviews, documents, etc. are…
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The Music Series at South Church is hosting a concert featuring organist Noah Klein. The Music Series at South Church says that, Renowned for his exceptional talent, organist Noah Klein will captivate you with a dynamic program that showcases the power and beauty of South Church’s Gress-Miles organ. Recently featured as an emerging young musician […]
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Republican City Council Assistant Leader, Ald Sharon Beloin-Saavedra (R-1) has reportedly announced that she is…
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In New Britain, community meetings and events from today to Sunday, March 23, 2025 include
GAE Committee Favors ‘Precise’ Wording On Ballot Questions The Legislature’s Government Administration and Elections Committee (GAE) has acted favorably on a bill that will “establish certain minimum requirements for presenting charter or home rule ordinance amendment ballot questions to voters.'” House Bill 7125, introduced by State Representative Gary Turco (D-27) and supported by New Britain’s […]
The Islamic Association of Central Connecticut is hosting “Taste of Ramadan 2025”, inviting people to, “Join us for a community Iftar celebration.” “Food from around the world!!!” event organizers say. The event is March 15, 2025 at 6:30pm at New Britain High School. A City Council resolution introduced at the March 12th Council meeting by […]
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New Britain Voters Support Expanded Absentee Voting
By an unofficial 9,454 to 6,148 New Britain voters have supported a state Constitutional amendment to allow the legislature to expand absentee balloting for voters in the state. Under interpretations of the state Constitution, voters have historicially only been able to vote by absentee ballot if they had certain limited “excuses”, such as illness or […]
Election Day 2024 Arrives!
Election Day 2024 has arrived, with elections today that include choices for President and Vice President, US Senator, US Representative, State Senator, State Representative and Registrars of Voters. For voters who have not yet taken advantage of early voting opportunities or voted by absentee ballot, polls are open on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 from 6:00pm […]
Community Events and Meetings in New Britain from Nov 4th to 10th
In New Britain, community meetings and events from today to Sunday, November 10, 2024 include
11-4-24: Our combined 26th Presentation to City Council Officials and to Public Works Commissioners
All of our recent flooding updates and narratives with photos and documents are published on-line in the New Britain Progressive’s “Flooding Series“. To: Flooding Victims Living in the Allen St. Basin and in the Hampton-Eton Sub-Basin, Taxpayers-Property Owners, City, State and Federal Officials This updated record is being shared regarding the status of our neighborhoods’ […]
One More Day of Early Voting; At Least 4900 in New Britain Voted Already
At least 4900 people have voted already in New Britain under Connecticut’s new early voting process, with one more day for people to cast votes early. The general election occurs on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, but voters are permitted under state law to cast their votes before that in early voting days that, this year, […]
Claims For Flooding Damages Spiked in 2023
City Starts ‘Courtesy’ Response Service; Homeowner Flood Relief Is On Council Agenda By John McNamara More New Britain property owners are seeking compensation from the city for property damage caused by storm water flooding and sewage overflows, according to caseloads recorded by the city’s Corporation Counsel in recent years. The Corporation Counsel “handles claims and […]
Debunking Erin Stewart Legacy
On Tuesday, September 24, 2024, mayor Stewart announced she will not seek a 7th term as mayor of New Britain (CT Mirror, Sep 26, 2024). In her speech, as reported in the Hartford Courant, she cited a theme that she has repeated over and over in every state of the city speech, that she has […]
Alderwoman Sanchez Condemns “Hate Rhetoric” At NYC Trump Rally
Council Democrats Deride GOP Campaign Of ‘Fear and Division’ NEW BRITAIN – City Alderwoman and Assistant Majority Leader Iris Noemi Sanchez (D-3) expressed deep indignation over offensive comments made at Donald Trump’s rally in Madison Square Garden on Sunday nine days before the November 5th Election. A speaker insulted Puerto Rico, calling it a “floating […]
New Britain Public Library to Host “Blues 101” with Dan Stevens
The New Britain Public Library is to host Dan Stevens for a “Blues 101” program. The Library says, Blues 101 is an entertaining and educational program encompassing the history of blues music in America from its origins in the African American tradition of the deep south to the present. Join us for Dan Stevens multimedia […]
Community Events and Meetings in New Britain from Oct 28th to Nov 3rd
In New Britain, community meetings and events from today to Sunday, November 3, 2024 include