Legislators Welcome Housing Development Funds
Sen. Rick Lopes, Rep. Robert Sanchez, Rep. Manny Sanchez and Rep. Peter Tercyak, thanked Gov. Ned Lamont (D) for $1.4 million …
NHS Donates Winter Wear and Hygiene Items to Schools
Neighborhood Housing Services helped New Britain families stay warm this winter with donations of winter wear and hygiene products.
Black Ministerial Alliance To Hold MLK Worship Service
The Black Ministerial Alliance of New Britain is to have its 2022 MLK Worship Service on Sunday, January 16, 2022.
Sarra and Foran to Retire
The Consolidated School District of New Britain announced online today that Superintendent Nancy Sarra will retire.
Happening in New Britain Jan 10th to Jan 16th
New Britain city meetings and community events coming up during the week of Monday, January 10, 2022 to Sunday, January 16th include…
School District To Have Forums On Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
The New Britain school district has announced a series of workshops on racist disparities and gaps in opportunity.
Protesters Win On Living Wages
Amid protests against a Republican proposal to eliminate the city’s Living Wage ordinance, a Council committee voted to abandon the repeal.
Hole in the Wall to Perform “Heartless”
Sam Shepard’s play “Heartless” is to be performed by New Britain’s Hole in the Wall Theater in the month of January.
BMA Names Pastor Dana Smith Man of the Year
The New Britain Black Ministerial Alliance has named Pastor Dana Smith of New Life II Ministries as its Man of the Year.
Happening in New Britain Jan 3 to Jan 9th
New Britain city meetings and community events coming up during the week of Monday, January 3, 2022 to Sunday, January 9th include…
Top 10 of 2021: #1 – Community Celebrates Mr. Alton Brooks’ 100th Birthday, Mourns Ruth Brooks
New Britain celebrated the 100th Birthday of Mr. Alton Brooks and later mourned the passing of his beloved wife, Ruth Brooks.
Happy New Year from the New Britain Progressive
Happy New Year from the New Britain Progressive. From our families to yours, best wishes for a healthy and happy 2022!
Top 10 of 2021: #2 – Republicans Propose Eliminating Living Wage Ordinance
Republican Mayor Erin Stewart’s new 12-3 Republican City Council has proposed repealing an ordinance promoting living wages.
Top 10 of 2021: #3 – Stewart vs. Education?
Republican Mayor Erin Stewart has developed a reputation of antagonism toward both school funding and those who run the city’s schools.
Top 10 of 2021: #4 – National COVID Politics Still Reflected in City Hall
As COVID-19 continued into 2021, New Britain again saw the odd, partisan politics surrounding it manifest in our city.
Top 10 of 2021: #5 – Republicans Block DeLandro, Appoint Republican Loyalist
In January, Republicans blocked Democrat Veronica T. DeLandro from the City Council, choosing Stewart-Republican political loyalist, instead.
Top 10 of 2021: #6 – Landlord Group’s “cage fight between Lamont & Zherka” remark stumps the press, brings apology to Governor
A May scandal occurred that may have been a statewide story, but there’s no mystery about who Sam Zherka is in New Britain.
Top 10 of 2021: #6 – Landlord Group’s “cage fight between Lamont & Zherka” remark stumps the press, brings apology to Governor
A May scandal occurred that may have been a statewide story, but there’s no mystery about who Sam Zherka is in New Britain.
Emancipation Proclamation Day Virtual Service To Be Held
The Black Ministerial Alliance and the NAACP are hosting the 2021 New Britain Emancipation Proclamation Day Service online on New Year’s Day.
Top 10 of 2021: #7 – Stewart Wins Big
Republican Mayor Erin Stewart had arguably her biggest win in 2021, with Democrats’ signs of momentum not manifesting in the balloting.