August 2025
Community Events and Meetings in New Britain from Sep 1st and 7th
In New Britain, community meetings and events from today to Sunday, September 7, 2025 include
New Britain Public Library To Open “The Vance Forum” Community Space
The New Britain Public Library is set to open its new “The Vance Forum” community space, saying it is celebrating, “connection, collaboration, and collective growth.” The Library says that, Our new conference center and study rooms are designed to meet the evolving needs of our New Britain community. The Vance Forum was made possible through […]
State Legislators to Host National Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration
Members of New Britain’s state legislative delegation are to host a National Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration. The event, “Celebration Collective Heritage – Past Present & Future”, is to be hosted by Sen Rick Lopes (D-6), Rep Bobby Sanchez (D-25), Rep Manny Sanchez (D-24), Rep David DeFronzo (D-26) and Rep Gary Turco (D-27). The event is […]
Puerto Rican Society of New Britain Planning 2025 Festival Puertorriqueño
The Puerto Rican Society of New Britain is planning the 2025 Festival Puertorriqueño this July. “Save the date,” say event organizers, for the Festival, planned for Sunday, September 14th. New Britain’s Puerto Rican Festival has a long history as a vibrant celebration of Puerto Rican culture and New Britain’s close cultural bond with Puerto Rico. […]
Holmes School Renovation Is on Schedule for Fall 2026 Re-Opening
By John McNamara State Bonds Are Covering 95% Of $70 Million In Construction Costs A $70 million comprehensive renovation of the Stanley H. Holmes Elementary School on Stanley Street near A.W. Stanley Park is on schedule for re-opening in the fall of 2026. Members of the School Building Committee toured the school construction site on […]
Mayor Stewart is $6M Short: Where is the money for the Allen St. Project? What is your plan?
This updated record is being shared regarding the status of our neighborhood’s storm-sewer-sanitary system and the City and State responses. Dear Mayor Stewart: Over the past 7 years, my wife Sharon and I have stepped up to shine a bright light on the Allen St. Infrastructure Problem. Our fact based narrative noted below (click on […]
Community Events and Meetings in New Britain from Aug 25th to 31st
In New Britain, community meetings and events from today to Sunday, August 31, 2025 include
New Britain Youth Theatre Announces Auditions for Shrek, Jr.
Saying that it, “is celebrating 15 years in the city of New Britain,” New Britain Youth Theatre is announcing upcoming auditions for its production of “Shrek, Jr.” “NBYT is a professionally run community and educational theater for children and teens,” the theater program says. “NBYT was founded in 2010 and has always accepted children from […]
New Britain ROOTS Hosting 2025 Garden Crawl
New Britain ROOTS is hosting its 2025 Garden Crawl in September, saying, “Join us for a blooming evening at the annual Garden Crawl, where nature meets celebration!” “This year’s theme is all about pollinators,” the organization says, “the essential creatures that keep our gardens (and lives) thriving. Enjoy a lively cocktail hour, self-guided garden tours, […]
Our Taxpayers Deserve Better Than This: Mayor Stewart Comes Up Short Again. What Is Stewart’s Back-Up Plan? Where Is The Money?
UPDATED 8-20-25 PRESENTATION #40: This updated record is being shared regarding the status of our neighborhood’s storm-sewer-sanitary system and the City and State responses.
Dr Karolina Kołpak Named Endowed Chair in Polish and Polish-American Studies at CCSU
Central Connecticut State University has named Dr Karolina Kołpak as its new Stanislaus A Blejwas Endowed Chair in Polish and Polish American Studies. CCSU named Dr Kołpak to the Chair after a national search, saying that, Kołpak brings an impressive record of scholarship, teaching, research, and a commitment to an interdisciplinary and inclusive approach to […]
Community Events and Meetings in New Britain from Aug 18th to 24th
In New Britain, community meetings and events from today to Sunday, August 24, 2025 include
Dare to Struggle Announces Mass Meeting, Saying Activists Were “Arrested for Speaking Out Against Police”
The activist group, Dare to Struggle, has announced a mass meeting event after, it alleges, three of its activists were arrested by New Britain Police, two just before a protest the group was organizing. The group is alleging that the activists were, “arrested for speaking out against police brutality and mistreatment of homeless people.” The […]
Friends of New Britain Public Library Holding Annual Textbook Sale
Friends of the New Britain Public Library have announced that they are holding their Annual Textbook Sale. The sale is from August 23, 2025 to September 6th on the Main floor of the Library on 20 High Street during library hours. The organization says that the sale, features gently used textbooks across diverse disciplines, workbooks, […]
Mayor Stewart Comes Up Short Again: What Is Stewart’s Back-Up Plan? Where Is The Money?
All of our recent flooding updates and narratives with photos, video interviews, documents, etc. are published on-line in the New Britain Progressive’s “Flooding Series”. Listen to and view our City Council Presentations on the City Web-Site… Go to newbritainct.gov. Click on government, common council, videos.
Community Events and Meetings in New Britain from Aug 11th to 17th
In New Britain, community meetings and events from today to Sunday, August 17, 2025 include
Ald Sanchez and Others Holding Back to School Events
Ald Iris Sanchez (D-3), community activists, churches and city police have announced different back to school events and activities. Many were announced to occur this Saturday, but there are other events on different days. HEY Program Back to School Bash “Negra” Sanchez Back to School Drive and North Oak Community Day NBPD Stuff-A-Cruiser Back-to-School Drive […]
Ald Scott Holding Essay Contest on, “Why Schools Should Receive Federal Funding.”
“School is just around the corner!” says Ald Candyce Scott (D-3), announcing a Back to School Essay Contest. “To spark a lifelong love of learning, I have crafted an engaging educational experience for our young scholars!” “Write a short essay about why schools should receive federal funding,” said Scott. “Email or text your essay to: […]
The Start of a New School Year – Students Have Mixed Feelings
As the summer days wind down and back-to-school shopping begins, familiar signs of a new school year appear. Store shelves are stocked with school supplies, shopping carts start to fill, and a growing sense of anticipation starts to creep in. Across the town of New Britain, students are preparing to return to the school halls […]
NAACP Economic Development Committee Hosting Mix, Think, Build Networking Mixer
The New Britain NAACP Economic Development Committee is hosting, “Mix. Think. Build. – A Networking Mixer,” inviting, “all multicultural business leaders & service providers: Join us for a potluck meet and mingle.” “Bring a cultural dish,” organizers say. “Share your ideas & connect with fellow multicultural businesses!” The event is to be August 25, 2025, […]