15 March, 2026
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Iris Sanchez Wins Special Election to Become New Britain’s Newest State Legislator

Editorโ€™s note: The cover photo is by Dr Frank Gerratana on Veterans Day. City Council member, Ald Iris Noemi Sanchez (D-3) was overwhelmingly elected in the special election in the 25th State Assembly district, to become New Britain’s newest state legislator. Sanchez appears to have won, unofficially, 354 to 180. The special election was to […]

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Special Election Day Arrives in 25th District

Election Day has arrived in New Britainโ€™s 25th Assembly District for the special election to fill the state representative seat left vacant following Mayor Bobby Sanchezโ€™s recent election to the cityโ€™s top office. The special election features a contest between Democratic City Council member, Ald Iris Noemi Sanchez (D-3) and Republican City Constable Jamie Vaughan […]

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Mayor Sanchez Establishes Task Force on Public Safety

Editor’s note: The cover photo is by Dr Frank Gerratana on Veterans Day. Mayor Bobby Sanchez (D) has announced that he has established a new Mayorโ€™s Task Force on Public Safety, saying, “Public safety is the foundation of a strong community.” The Task Force, established under Mayor Sanchez’ Executive Order Number 1, is to serve […]

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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 detailsโ€ฆ”The Top Stories of New Britain for 2025: The Allen St. Project.” VOTEโ€ฆ Iris Sanchez, January 6th, 2026, for the 25th District State House Of Representatives. As you […]

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Early Voting Underway in 25th District Special Election.

Early voting will continue this weekend for voters in New Britainโ€™s 25th Assembly District in the special election to fill the state representative seat left vacant following Mayor Bobby Sanchezโ€™s recent election to the cityโ€™s top office. Election Day is Tuesday, January 6, 2026, when voters who have not yet voted by they will be […]

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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 […]

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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 โ€” itโ€™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 […]

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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 […]

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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 differentโ€”stop by and see whoโ€™s visiting!” The Center says that the […]