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The upcoming NAACP Economic Development Committee Multicultural Business Coalition meeting is to feature New Britain Pastor Dana Smith at New Life ll Ministries. The meeting is to include, “Visioning for Multicultural Businesses & Economic Development in New Britain and “Goal Development and Direction for 2025.” The meeting is Monday, February 17, 2025 from 5:00pm to […]
News Analysis
By Tim O’Brien Editor’s note: The following commentary is a republication of an article originally…
Community News
The League of Women Voters of the New Britain Area is planning its 2025 Legislative…
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The New Britain City Council’s Committee on Administration, Finance and Law and Public Services is…
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Friendship Center’s Cold Weather Triage Program Is Open To Help Unhoused NEW BRITAIN – A…
History
Finding A Common Thread of Racial and Social Justice in 1988 and 2024 By John…
Flooding Series
All of our recent storm-sewer flooding updates and narratives with photos and documents are published…
Opinion
By Tim O’Brien Editor’s note: The following commentary is a republication of an article originally…
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The New Britain City Council’s Committee on Administration, Finance and Law and Public Services is set to consider a business tax abatement phasing in increased assessments on renovation and expansion by Weezy LLC, La Provence Realty, LLC and Schaller Auto World for facilitates on Veterans Drive. The resolution proposing the abatement, proposed by Ald Robert […]
In New Britain, community meetings and events from today to Sunday, February 9, 2025 include
The League of Women Voters of the New Britain Area is planning its 2025 Legislative Brunch. The League says it invites the public to -Hear our New Britain, Newington and Plainville State Legislators -Ask them your Questions -Enjoy Coffee/Tea & Brunch Goodies The event is Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 10:00am in the New Britain […]
Wed, Feb 5
9:30 am
Central Park
Pan-African Flag Raising Ceremony
Main Street
Wed, Feb 5
10:00 am
New Britain Public Library
New Britain Public Library: Super Kids
20 High Street
Wed, Feb 5
12:15 pm
CCSU Copernicus Hall
CCSU Planetarium Hosting Free Shows on Binary Systems
1615 Stanley Street
Wed, Feb 5
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
New Britain Public Library
New Britain Public Library Teen Homework Center
20 High Street
Wed, Feb 5
5:30 pm
New Britain Public Library
Printmaking Workshop at New Britain Public Library
20 High Street
Wed, Feb 5
6:30 pm
City Hall
City Council Committee on Administration, Finance and Law and Public Services
27 West Main Street
Wed, Feb 5
7:00 pm
Deeper Life Bible Church
Al-Anon meeting
147 West Main Street
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Rep DeFronzo Introduces Legislation on Infrastructure and Insurance Cancellations
Rep Dave DeFronzo (D-26) has announced that he has introduced legislation on municipal infrastructure and notices of insurance cancellations. “The bills I put forward reflect the issues people are dealing with in New Britain,” Rep DeFronzo said. “I know there are a lot of proposals out there right now, but I’m hopeful there will be […]
New Britain Racial Justice Coalition Planning January Community Meeting
The New Britain Racial Justice Coalition is planning its January Community Meeting. The Coalition invites people to, “Join us to discuss the city and state budget, conditions in Connecticut prisons and support for unhoused community members.” The meeting is Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 6:30pm on Zoom. The Coalition has a registration website. “All are […]
More Zoning Change Proposals Submitted to Council
Another batch of zoning ordinance and zoning map change proposals has been submitted to the New Britain City Council for consideration. In the past, the Council’s Republican leader, Ald Robert Smedley (R-4) as referred to the long series of zoning ordinances and zoning changes submitted to the Council, over a number of years, as a […]
Annual Winter Fest Planned by New Britain Youth Museum & Hungerford Nature Center
The New Britain Youth Museum & Hungerford Nature Center is planning its annual Winter Fest for 2025. The New Britain Youth Museum & Hungerford Nature Center says, WinterFest is fast approaching ❄️Join us for our 2nd Annual WinterFest on February 8th, 2025! ✨-Warm up by the Bonfire for Storytime 🔥 with some S’mores and Hot […]
Allen St. Drainage Improvements and Reconstruction – Presentation #29 to our New Britain City Officials
All of our recent storm-sewer flooding updates and narratives with photos and documents are published on-line in the New Britain Progressive’s Flooding Series. To: Allen St. Flooding Victims, Concerned Citizens, City and State Officials, My wife Sharon and I have been campaigning since September of 2023 to correct the infrastructure problems related to the Allen […]
New Britain Public Library Hosting Game Night Social
The New Britain Public Library is to host a “Game Night Social”. The Library says, New to the area and looking to meet new people who like to play board games? Have an established gaming group and are looking for a new spot to play? Join us on the last Wednesday of the month for […]
Martin Luther King and the Economic and Social Bill of Rights
By Tim O’Brien Editor’s note: The following commentary is a republication of an article originally published personally by the author in 2014. This weekend, our nation, state and communities celebrate and remember the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his accomplishments. It is a time when I have always felt inspired by his work, […]
Community Events and Meetings in New Britain from Jan 20th to 26th
In New Britain, community meetings and events from today to Sunday, January 26, 2025 include
City Council Leaders, Legislators To Hold Constituent Meeting January 25th
Common Council leaders from New Britain’s Wards Four and Five will hold a constituent meeting on Saturday, January 25th, with the city’s state legislators to discuss municipal and state issues. The meeting will be held at Spottswood A.M.E. Church, 25 Crestwood Lane from 10 a.m. to noon. Common Council Majority Leader John McNamara (D-4) and […]