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City Starts ‘Courtesy’ Response Service; Homeowner Flood Relief Is On Council Agenda By John McNamara…
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By Carlos Ayala Hollow I lost his handHe disappeared into the crowd It’s not what I was trying to do to surviveIt’s what I was doing to die How long must we suffer The pain The lies How can we hideFrom these evil eyes The light shines But, I remain in the shadows Power All […]
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By John McNamara NEW BRITAIN – Campaign promises threatening “mass deportation”, use of the military…
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The Central Connecticut State University Ceramics and Management and Organization has announced that its students,…
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Finding A Common Thread of Racial and Social Justice in 1988 and 2024 By John…
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A 2013 report “New Britain Urban Forest” prepared for the City of New Britain by…
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In a report to the City Council, the city disclosed that it spent $25,239 on the “Beehive Bridge Festival” in September, 2024. The report was in response to a Council petition filed by Council Majority Leader, Ald John McNamara (D-4). In New Britain, Council petitions are a process by which individual Council members can require […]
By John McNamara NEW BRITAIN – Campaign promises threatening “mass deportation”, use of the military and law enforcement to go after political opponents (“the enemy within”) and rollbacks of policies for the common good dominated Trump on the stump in the closing weeks of 2024’s campaign. And so the Trump victory on November 5th is […]
The City Council is set to consider a proposal to exempt a solar installation benefitting 321 Ellis Street. The exemption would allow “zero (0) tax increase resulting from the solar improvements for a period of twenty-five (25) years.” The new exemption would be on top of a 25 year tax reduction approved in 2021, limiting […]
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New Britain Democrats Thank State Treasurer Denise Nappier for Her Service
As State Treasurer Denise Nappier has announced that she will not seek re-election in the 2018 state elections, New Britain Democratic Party offered her thanks for her years of service, and her close relationship with people in New Britain. Nappier, a Democrat, recently announced that the conclusion of her current term will end her service […]
Spottswood A.M.E. Zion Hosts Pasta Luncheon for Children and Their Families Jan 13th
The Spottswood A.M.E. Zion Church Praying It Forward Outreach Ministry will host a Free Pasta Luncheon for children and their families on January 13, 2018. “Come One, Come All – Children and their Families,” the Spottswood Praying It Forward Outreach Ministry says. All adults attending the event must be accompanied by a child. The event will […]
Hundreds Attend Three Kings Day Event at West Main Street McDonald’s
Hundreds of young people gathered to celebrate El Día de los Reyes, Three Kings Day, at the West Main Street McDonald’s in New Britain on January 6th, joined by local dignitaries. The event was hosted by the McDonald’s franchise owner, Joe Rodriguez. Participating dignitaries included State Senator Terry Gerratana, Secretary of the State Denise Merrill […]
Arch Area NRZ Meeting Jan 8th
The Arch Area NRZ has announced that it will hold its monthly meeting on January 8, 2018. The meeting will be held in the New Britain Police Station, in the Community Room on the street level. The meeting will be held from 5:45pm to 6:45pm. Parking for the meeting is available on Chestnut Street, across […]
Polish American Foundation Offers Polish Language School for Adults
The Polish American Foundation is offering classes for adults in the Polish language. “Is your New Year’s resolution to learn Polish?,” says the Foundation. “If it is, join us in January 2018.” The Foundation’s “Polish Language School for Adults” will have four upcoming courses. “First Year Polish, part 1,” will be a four week course, held […]
Stewart Calls Special Council Meeting to Borrow $115 Million to Push Debt into Future
Republican Mayor Erin Stewart has called a special meeting of the City Council to consider a plan to borrow $115 million to, “Refund Any of the City’s Outstanding General Obligation Bonds.” Stewart issued her official warrant calling the meeting on January 3, 2018. On the same day, the city’s debt underwriter, Mesirow Financial, issued an […]
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New Year’s Open Mic at Hole in the Wall Theater Jan 6th
As the New Year begins, the Hole in the Wall Theater is offering an event for people to show off their talent and express themselves. The Theater invites people to come for a “New Year’s Open Mic” event to “bid farewell to 2017, and welcome 2018.” The Theater says, We provide the stage, a mic […]
2018 New Britain Little Poland Festival to Be April 29
The Polonia Business Association‘s 2018 Little Poland Festival will be held on April 29, 2018. New Britain’s Little Poland Festival is a huge celebration of Polish culture, music and cuisine held annually each spring since 2011. As many as 20,000 people from across Connecticut and beyond have joined New Britain residents in the community celebration […]
Nearly $200,000 in Year-End Grants Awarded by Community Foundation of Greater New Britain
The Community Foundation of Greater New Britain (CFGNB) has announced that it has made $198,233 in grants under its New Community Initiatives Grant Category in its final grants of 2017. The grants, the Foundation says, reflects a, “subtle but important enhancement of its mission, that of community leadership to complement its traditional and fundamental duties as grantmaker.” “Our […]
Top 10 of 2017: #1 – Timothy Stewart’s “Inmates” Comment Draws Calls for Resignation or Removal
Many important stories have been covered by the New Britain Progressive in 2017. It may be difficult to name only a few articles as the top stories of the year, but there are a few the New Britain Progressive would like to share as our Top Ten. Other Top Ten stories can be found at “Top Ten Stories of […]