Top 10 of 2020: #3 – Republicans Blocking DeLandro
Republicans’ moves against DeLandro have not diminished her at all, but, instead, brought more attention to her substantial qualifications …
Top 10 of 2020: #4 – Big Wins for Democrats
The enormity of the Democrats’ local victories in New Britain was certainly one of the New Britain Progressive‘s Top Ten Stories of 2020.
Top 10 of 2020: #5 – Police Oversight: Success and Setback
The New Britain Progressive covered a lot of major news in New Britain during 2020 – much more than just ten top stories. As the New Britain Progressive now presents our traditional Top Ten stories of the year, it is truer now than in the past that it is difficult to name only a few articles as […]
Top 10 of 2020: #6 – The Struggle to Remove Columbus From Places of Honor
Removing Christopher Columbus from places of honor has been a major issue in New Britain in New Britain in 2020.
Top 10 of 2020: #7 – National COVID Politics Reflected in City Hall
The crisis, rather than uniting us, instead further laid bare the differences between Democrats and Republicans, left and right.
Top 10 of 2020: #8 – Stewart Freezes Education – Yet Again
That Republican Mayor Erin Stewart would freeze the level of city support for New Britain’s schools is nothing new …
Merry Christmas from the New Britain Progressive
Merry Christmas from the New Britain Progressive! best wishes, from our families to yours, for a celebration of joy, hope and peace.
Top 10 of 2020: #9 – Racial Justice Coalition Presses for Change
Emerging from the summer of protests and activism against systemic racism, the New Britain Racial Justice Coalition has worked for results.
Top 10 of 2020: #10 – North-Oak NRZ: Keeping Hope Alive
The work of the North-Oak NRZ, the North-Oak Neighborhood’s community organization, has been very important during 2020.
Coalition Starts Campaign for Education Funding, Justice
The New Britain Racial Justice Coalition held a kick-off event to press for education funding and changes in the school system.
Happening in New Britain Dec 21st to 27th
New Britain city meetings and events during the week of Monday, December 21, 2020 to Sunday, December 27th include Christmas.
Racial Justice Coalition to Hold Education Rally
The New Britain Racial Justice Coalition has announced that it will hold a campaign rally launch to press for greater city education funding.
Opposing Racial Justice Advocates, Stewart Vetoes Columbus Statue Resolution
During a nor’easter, a week before Christmas, Republican Mayor Erin Stewart vetoed moving the Columbus statue from a prominent city park.
Hungerford Nature Center Holding Food Drive
Asking people to, “Share what you can,” in the holiday season, the Hungerford Nature Center is holding is holding a Holiday Food Drive.
NBHS Madrigal Feaste to Be Held Online
The New Britain High School Madrigal Feaste is to be held online, with the 43rd annual presentation of the event to be held this week.
After Blocking DeLandro Vote, Republicans Continue “Search”
After blocking a vote to appoint Democrat Veronica DeLandro to the Council, Republicans continue their “search”, looking to a January vote.
Happening in New Britain Dec 14th to 20th
New Britain city meetings and community events coming up during the week of Monday, December 14, 2020 to Sunday, December 20th.
DeLandro Supporters Fired Up and Organizing
Supporters of Democrat Veronica T. DeLandro are organizing in the wake of a Republican decision to block her appointment to the City Council.
Happy Hanukkah from the New Britain Progressive
Happy Hanukkah and best wishes from the New Britain Progressive. May the celebration of the Festival of Lights bring with it joy and hope for the future.
Council Votes to Remove Columbus Statue
The New Britain City Council has approved a resolution to move a statue of Christopher Columbus from a prominent city park.