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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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In New Britain, community meetings and events from today to Sunday, May 11, 2025 include,
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 […]
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New Britain Public Library
New Britain Public Library: Terrific Tots
20 High Street
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Senior Center
City Commission on Aging
55 Pearl Street
Mon, May 5
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
New Britain Public Library
New Britain Public Library Teen Homework Center
20 High Street
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5:30 pm
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City Commission on Persons with Disabilities
27 West Main Street
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27 West Main Street
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Community Events and Meetings in New Britain, July 22nd to 28th
In New Britain, community meetings and events from today to Sunday, July 28, 2024 include,
City Will Match State Bonding With $4.2 Million For Allen Street Flooding
Council To Review Recommendations On Late Audit Reports July 22 An infrastructure improvement plan to address longstanding stormwater and sewer main problems in the neighborhood between Allen Street and Roxbury Road near CCSU is taking shape in a cooperative effort by state legislators and the Stewart Administration. In recent months Common Council-approved engineering work has […]
DeFronzo Calls for State Action to Address Housing Crisis
David DeFronzo, who is running for state representative in the open 26th Assembly District, has announced a series of initiatives for, “the state to play a more direct role in the financing and oversight of affordable housing statewide.” DeFronzo called for urgent action by the state, saying, “We need to address this issue now.” “People […]
HRA Welcomes Donation from New Britain Youth Leads for Local Food Center
Youth leaders from New Britain Youth Leads donated money they had fundraised to HRA of New Britain’s New Britain Food Resource Center. The donation of $225 was presented by Youth Leads to HRA at the Food Resource Center’s Farmington Avenue location, HRA said, “to recognize the Food Resource Center’s efforts to provide food to thousands […]
Op-Ed: New Britain Residents Deserve Better Financial Oversight
By Chris Anderson For the third year in a row, the City of New Britain’s Finance Department has neglected their obligations to taxpayers by failing to file the annual financial audit on time. Besides routine lateness, the audit findings identified multiple serious material weaknesses in how the Finance Department operates. First, the Finance Department failed […]
Dave DeFronzo Announces Clean Election Qualification and AFL-CIO and CSU-AAUP Endorsements
Former City Council member Dave DeFronzo (D-AL) has announced he has successfully qualified for the state’s Citizen Election Program, known commonly as the “Clean Election Program,” in his run for the 26th District State Representative seat. At the same time he has announced endorsements for his candidacy from the Connecticut AFL-CIO and the Connecticut State […]
Community Events and Meetings in New Britain, July 15th to 21st
In New Britain, community meetings and events from today to Sunday, July 21, 2024 include.
Council Leader Supports DeFronzo for State Representative
To The Editor: David DeFronzo, the endorsed Democrat running for 26th State Representative in the August 13th Primary, will be an effective leader for the city and the district if he is elected to the Legislature this year. Mr. DeFronzo is listening and understands the needs of the community. He will bring energy and know […]
Op-Ed: Tax and Spend Republicans in New Britain
By Aram Ayalon Recently, the New Britain Progressive reported that the city of New Britain is yet again, late in submitting its audit report, this time 6 months late instead of a year late for the 2022 budget – a slight improvement but still adds to the financial woes the city has experienced in the […]
Training and Motivation Center Hosting Sneaker Day Party to Benefit Back to School Event
The Training and Motivation Center (TMC) is hosting its First Annual Sneaker Day Party to benefit its well-known annual Back to School event. The nonprofit TMC says that they are, “bringing the entire community together this summer with their inaugural Sneaker Day Party.” “I’ve been wanting to do a Sneaker Party event like this for […]