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Director Sjöberg Shares Plans To Build Infrastructure For Reading In New Britain by John McNamara…
New Britain Racial Justice Coalition
Saying, “New Britain deserves better!” the New Britain Racial Justice Coalition is calling city residents to action, in support of city funding for emergency housing and education. Mayor Erin Stewart (R) is set to announce her budget for the upcoming year tomorrow. After that, the Council will consider the budget. “We’re calling on the New […]
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“The rights he dedicated his life to are under threat” By John McNamara A wintry mix outside forced the organizers of the memorial wreath laying for the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. inside on Saturday April 12th to mark the anniversary of the assassination of the civil rights leader on April 4, 1968. The “Literacy […]
Flooding Series
All of our recent flooding updates and narratives with photos, video interviews, documents, etc. are…
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New Britain residents and elected officials carried on a long tradition on May 2nd, celebrating…
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Common Council Begins Review of Mayor’s Proposed Budget for New Fiscal Year The Common Council…
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Insight New England is hosting Mother’s Day Self-Care Night. The event, organizers say, is to…
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“The rights he dedicated his life to are under threat” By John McNamara A wintry…
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By Dare to Struggle CT To the editor, The Rally Against Shelter Abuse, which took…
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Insight New England is hosting Mother’s Day Self-Care Night. The event, organizers say, is to include, “free, fun, relaxation and sisterhood.” The event is to be May 23, 2025, from 7:00pm to 9:00pm. It is to be held at 115 West Main Street. RSVPs are requested to Candyce Scott at 860-325-3119.
New Britain residents and elected officials carried on a long tradition on May 2nd, celebrating Polish Day at the State Capitol. The 2025 Polish Day was hosted by Rep. Dave DeFronzo (D-26) with Lt Gov Susan Bysiewicz (D). Remarks about Polish Day history were shared by Deborah Krawiec, and Gov Ned Lamont joined in the […]
The Hungerford Nature Center is hosting a NatureFest event, saying the event will include, Animal Meet & GreetsGuided Nature WalksCraftsStorytimeFacepaintingGamesCT DEEP Table The event is May 3, 2025, from 10:00am to 12:00pm and from 1:00pm to 3:00pm. The Center has website for tickets. The Hungerford Nature Center, at New Britain’s Hungerford Park, is at 191 […]
Sat, May 3
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Stanley Quarter Park
Sat, May 3
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Human Resources Agency
Parent Cafe Summer Palooza
180 Clinton Street
Sat, May 3
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Hungerford Nature Center
Hungerford Nature Center Hosting NatureFest
191 Farmington Avenue, Kensington
Sat, May 3
7:00 pm
The Repertory Theatre
Connecticut Theatre Company Presenting “The Producers”
23 Norden Street
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CCSU Planetarium Shows to Explore Gravity
The CCSU Copernican Planetarium and Observatory is presenting free shows on the gravity. The CCSU Planetarium says, Take a trip into space and explore some of the different effects produced by gravity. We start in the solar system and then venture into the realm of the galaxies. The events are Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at […]
Council Members Scott and Simpson Visit With Columbus Commons Residents
City Council members, Ald. Candyce Scott (D-3) and Ald. Nate Simpson (D-1) visited with residents of the Columbus Commons apartments as part of a “Here Comes the Neighborhood” event. The event was for, “tenants to get to know their neighborhood and neighbors,” organizers said. Columbus Commons resident Allen Hoard said that, “The event at Columbus […]
Community Events and Meetings in New Britain from Oct 14th to 20th
In New Britain, community meetings and events from today to Sunday, October 20, 2024 include
Best Wishes on Yom Kippur
Very best wishes, from the New Britain Progressive, to all of our Jewish family members, friends and neighbors on Yom Kippur this year. May the coming year be one that brings the hope and promise of peace, happiness and togetherness for you, your families, and for us all. G’mar chatima tovah.
10-9-24 City Council Meeting Our 25th Presentation: 3 Minute Version
To: Flooding Victims Living in the Allen St. Basin, the Hampton-Eton Sub-Basin, Taxpayers-Property Owners, City and State Officials We purchased 24 Roxbury Road in 1973 with a healthy, dry basement and a flood free property. Our property and our neighborhood is not the same today. Over the years, as responsible home owners we have made […]
Council Clerk Takes Office Despite Stewart Veto
Shayne Livingston took office as the New Britain City Council’s Clerk of Committees, despite a veto of a resolution concerning his appointment by Mayor Erin Stewart (R) – a veto with key inaccuracies. The Council voted 8 to 7, on party lines, on a motion to override Stewart’s veto on Wednesday, but the motion required […]
League of Women Voters Informs About Early Voting Opportunity, Advocates “Yes” Votes for No Excuse Absentee Voting
The League of Women Voters of the New Britain Area wants to make sure people in New Britain know about their opportunity to vote in the 2024 election in early voting days – and is advocating a “yes” vote on a ballot question to allow voting by mail for everyone. The general election occurs on […]
Speakers at Forum Overwhelmingly Oppose Metal Detectors in Schools in New Britain
While the New Britain school district said most respondents to its recently completed survey supported metal detectors in schools, many speakers at the forum the school system called on the topic strongly opposed having metal detectors. The Consolidated School System of New Britain said that 87% of survey respondents supported metal detectors in the city’s […]
10-9-24: Our 25th Presentation to City Officials Since September 2023. More documentation for our file.
In case you missed it: All of our recent flooding updates and narratives with photos and documents are posted on-line in the New Britain Progressive “Flooding Series”. Check it out when you can. To: Flooding Victims Living in the Allen St. Basin, the Hampton-Eton Sub-Basin, Taxpayers-Property Owners, City and State Officials. This updated record is […]
Community Events and Meetings in New Britain from Oct 7th to 13th
In New Britain, community meetings and events from today to Sunday, October 13, 2024 include,