Ramadan Mubarak From The New Britain Progressive
Best wishes and warm greetings from the New Britain Progressive as the holy month of Ramadan begins.
Commission Proposes Council District Plan That Fails To Reflect City’s Diversity
The city Districting Commission approved a plan for City Council districts appearing to fall well short of representing the city’s diversity.
BEE-NB Celebrates Community at Diaspora
Building Economic Equality-New Britain (BEE-NB) celebrated six months of community organizing at the Diaspora Multicultural Society on Friday
Happening in New Britain Mar 28th to Apr 3rd
New Britain city meetings and community events coming up during the week of Monday, March 28, 2022 to Sunday, April 3rd include…
Charter Commission Begins Discussion on Council Districts
The city Charter Revision Commission began a discussion on March 22nd on possible changes in Council representation.
“Dirty Rotten Scoundrels: the Musical” To Be Performed at NBHS
The New Britain High School Music Department is set to present its student performance of, “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels: the Musical.” “Follow the exploit of con artists Lawrence Jameson and Freddy Benson,” event organizers say about the play, “as they compete for supremacy in the lovely seaside town of Beaumont-sur-Mer.” The play is, “based on the […]
Stewart Apparently Proposes Borrowing To Cover City Spending Again
Republican Mayor Erin Stewart is proposing $49.5 million in taxpayer borrowing to refinance existing city debt…
Happening in New Britain Mar 21st to 27th
New Britain city meetings and community events coming up during the week of Monday, March 21, 2022 to Sunday, March 27th include…
2023 New Britain 4th of July Fireworks, “Great American Boom,” Planned
New Britain’s widely attended July 4th “Great American Boom” fireworks display, celebrating Independence Day, is planned for the 2023 celebration. The 2023 Great American Boom fireworks event has been scheduled for Tuesday, July 4, 2023. The event is to feature food trucks, DJ entertainment and, of course, fireworks. The administration of Mayor Erin Stewart says […]
Connecticut Theatre Company to Present “9 to 5”
New Britain’s Connecticut Theatre Company’s is set to present its production of the musical, “9 to 5” at its home, The Repertory Theatre.
BEE-NB Hosting Community Celebration at Diaspora
Building Economic Equality-New Britain (BEE-NB) is planning a Community Celebration at the Diaspora Multicultural Center.
Modest Changes Could Make Commission’s Council District Plan Reflect City’s Diversity
With only modest changes, the tentatively chosen plan for City Council districts could be changed to represent the city’s diversity.
Happening in New Britain Mar 14th to 20th
New Britain city meetings and community events coming up during the week of Monday, March 14, 2022 to Sunday, March 20th include…
Commission Tentatively Chooses Redistricting Plan Less Diverse Than City
The city Redistricting Commission tentatively chose a plan for City Council districts that appears to not represent the city’s diversity.
NAACP Seeks New And Renewed Members
The NAACP New Britain Branch #2006 holding a membership drive to grow its grassroots support and its important work.
Anderson Elected To Lead Democratic Party
Former Ald. Chris Anderson (D-AL) was has been elected as the Chair of the New Britain Democratic Party by the Democrat’s local Town Committee
Happening in New Britain Mar 7th to 13th
New Britain city meetings and community events coming up during the week of Monday, March 7, 2022 to Sunday, March 13th include…
Polish American Foundation Sponsoring Aid Concert for Ukrainian War Refugees
A concert in New Britain is planned to benefit Ukrainians who are refugees from the Russian war against Ukraine.
Merrill Gay, Eileen Ruiz and April Lewis Win Democratic Primary
The slate of Ruiz, Lewis and Gay were elected to represent Democratic voters on the Democratic Party’s Town Committee.
Charter Revision Commission Sets Agenda
The city Charter Revision Commission held its first public hearing and set the agenda of issues to be discussed at future meetings.