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Activist Advocates for Allen St. Project, Iris Sanchez for 25th District
To: – Our Neighborhood Flooding, Sanitary Back-up, and Break Victims– Concerned Taxpayers and Residents– City, State, and Federal Officials ICYMI, click on the link below for more details…”The Top Stories of New Britain for 2025: The Allen St. Project.” VOTE… Iris Sanchez, January 6th, 2026, for the 25th District State House Of Representatives. As you […]
Early Voting Underway in 25th District Special Election.
Early voting will continue this weekend for voters in New Britain’s 25th Assembly District in the special election to fill the state representative seat left vacant following Mayor Bobby Sanchez’s recent election to the city’s top office. Election Day is Tuesday, January 6, 2026, when voters who have not yet voted by they will be […]
Top Stories of 2025
As we get ready to start 2026, the New Britain Progressive looks back at some of the important stories the New Britain Progressive covered in 2025. Many of these stories span multiple articles covered in the New Britain Progressive, so many of the larger stories are represented by one article, here. With that, here are […]
Nas.Creatives Holding The Healing Stage: A Guided Meditation at Gallery 66
Nas.Creatives has announced that it is holding an event – The Healing Stage: A Guided Meditation at Gallery 66. Organizers say, This is not a performance — it’s a homecoming.A soft landing for the body, mind, and spirit. Join us on December 28th at Gallery 66 for an intimate guided meditation led by Ysanne, created […]
South Church Hosting Community Christmas Dinner
South Church has announced a Community Christmas Dinner on Christmas Day. The event is on December 25, 2025 at 12:00pm. The Church says that the, “Community Christmas dinner w/ meals served at the church hall and delivered to Homebound New Britain Residents.” “Reservations for home deliveries, 860-223-3691 by noon on Tuesday, December 23rd,” event organizers […]
Weekday Wild Encounters and Animal Tales Events Happening at Hungerford Nature Center
The Hungerford Nature Center has announced that it is hosting weekly Wild Encounters and Animal Tales events. “Get up close with one or two of our animal ambassadors in these, hands-on mini sessions,” the Center says about its Wild Encounters events. “Each encounter is different—stop by and see who’s visiting!” The Center says that the […]
Mayor Sanchez Announces 2-Hour Free Parking for Holiday Season
New Britain Mayor Bobby Sanchez (D) has announced that the city is providing two hour free metered parking for the holiday season. “New Britain’s small businesses are the heart of our community, especially during the holiday season,” Mayor Sanchez said. “Offering free parking is one way we can make it easier for folks to shop […]
Eighth Year Memorial Held for Zoe Dowdell
Zoe Dowdell was killed by New Britain Police on December 14, 2017. His family, friends and organizers from Dare to Struggle organization will be conducting a memorial. Here is Dare to Struggle Press release. WHAT:The event will start with a memorial service including words from family and friends of Zoe Dowdell. There will also be […]
Rev Dr Crabtree, a Founder of Prudence Crandall Center, Honored With CCAG Award Named for Laddie Michalowski
Citizen Action Group Recognizes Third Act Leader; Celebrates 20 Years of Citizens Elections Program By John McNamara The Connecticut Citizen Action Group honored the Rev. Dr. Davida Foy Crabtree on December 4 at its awards and campaign finance reform anniversary celebration in West Hartford. Rev. Dr. Crabtree, a United Church of Christ (UCC) minister, received the Laddie […]